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The Tampa Bay Lightning have cleared cap space, not to re-sign Steven Stamkos, who will test free agency after the team opened up significant salary cap space through trades. The Lightning now have $16.5 million in available cap space. Stamkos, the club's career leader in goals, points, and games, has...

Tampa Bay Lightning Create Cap Space, Let Stamkos Enter Free Agency, Pursue Guentzel: Latest Updates

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Despite a flurry of moves that created salary cap space for the Tampa Bay Lightning, general manager Julien BriseBois told reporters Saturday at the NHL draft that captain Steven Stamkos will still hit unrestricted free agency on Monday.

Lightning create salary cap room, but not for Steven Stamkos

Tampa Bay Lightning GM Julien BriseBois made headlines on Saturday by trading defenseman Mikhail Sergachev to the Utah Hockey Club and forward Tanner Jeannot to the Los Angeles Kings. These moves come as the Lightning cleared cap space, a move many figured might be a last-ditch effort to sign Steven Stamkos. One insider wonders if the Lightning are up to something else. This might not be about Stamkos, but the Lightning’s interest in free agent forward Jake Guentzel.

Lightning Gearing Up to Make Big Offer For Jake Guentzel

Steven Stamkos is closing in on becoming an unrestricted free agent, and on Saturday, Tampa Bay Lightning general manager Julien BriseBois said he does not expect an agreement with the team's captain before Monday. "As of now, we've both agreed to go to July 1," BriseBois said. Stamkos' agent, Don...

Stamkos likely to become free agent, Lightning GM BriseBois says

Pro Hockey Rumors

By trading away defenseman Mikhail Sergachev and forward Tanner Jeannot on Saturday, the Tampa Bay Lightning have $11.165M more to work with this summer than they did 24 hours ago. Much of the early conjecture perceived the cap-clearing moves as the Lightning making a concerted effort to keep captain Steven Stamkos in Tampa Bay for the rest of his career.

Steven Stamkos to hit free agency, Lightning expected to pursue Jake Guentzel

Tampa Bay Lightning general manager Julien BriseBois revealed Saturday that team captain and longtime franchise fixture Steven Stamkos plans to become a free agent Monday. "As of now, we've both agreed to go to July 1," the GM said, per NHL.com's Dan Rosen via his colleague, Mike Zeisberger. BriseBois added...

Lightning GM: Stamkos to test free agency

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The Tampa Bay Lightning made two notable trades on Saturday. First, the Lightning traded Mikhail Sergachev to the Utah Hockey Club in a rather shocking move. In a less shocking development, Tampa then traded forward Tanner Jeannot to the Los Angeles Kings. These trades cleared a little more than $11 million in cap space, sparking speculation about a potential Steven Stamkos contract extension.

Lightning GM drops blunt Steven Stamkos admission ahead of NHL Free Agency

Nashville, TN

According to Elliotte Friedman, the Nashville Predators will extend goaltender Juuse Saros to an eight-year contract on Monday (July 1). It was reported by Chris Johnston that the deal will carry an annual average of approximately $7.74 million. The contract will begin in the 2025-26 season. Saros went 35-24-5 with a 2.86 goals-against average and .906 save percentage this season.

Report: Predators’ Juuse Saros to Sign 8-Year Extension on Monday

The NHL Entry Draft is approaching and will kick off a series of events that fill out the NHL offseason. For the Montreal Canadiens, it marks the start of an important summer that could define the rebuild that General Manager (GM) Kent Hughes has been guiding the team through these last two years. While the fanbase has been patient with the process, for the most part, that doesn’t mean they will remain so.

Canadiens’ Expectations Are on the Rise

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The Tampa Bay Lightning and longtime star center Steven Stamkos are unlikely to reach an agreement on a new deal prior to the start of NHL free agency. Stamkos, the team captain since March 2014, will become an unrestricted free agent Monday at noon ET if the two sides remain without a deal.

Lightning captain Stamkos headed toward free agency Monday

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Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence and his wife, Marissa, are expecting a baby. The couple posted pictures on their social media accounts Thursday afternoon with the caption “A little Lawrence on the way.”

A little Lawrence is on the way

Elmont, NY

The New York Islanders needed to have a great draft, considering the state of their farm system and roster. The 2024 NHL Entry Draft, in which they had three selections in the first two rounds, allowed general manager (GM) Lou Lamoriello to make significant upgrades. The results are a mixed bag.

Islanders Drafted What Lamoriello Wanted, Not What They Needed

One of the worst-kept secrets in hockey is over, as it was officially confirmed on Thursday (June 27) that Ken Holland will not be returning as the general manager (GM) of the Edmonton Oilers in 2024-25. He was in the final year of a five-year contract signed back in 2019, resulting in plenty of rumours swirling regarding his future in Edmonton.

Oilers: Holland’s 3 Best and Worst Moves as GM

It’s always a big day for the NHL when the draft comes around; each year, there’s a frenzy in the hours leading up to it. That follows from months of anticipation, supposition, and dreams for the young men up for grabs. As for the fans, they’ve long reserved their Friday night to watch the first round and are hoping and praying for their teams to hit a grand slam.

Canadiens and Kent Hughes Focus On Offence in the First Round

It’s time for another dose of NHL rumours. The NHL Draft has come and come, but the party really begins tomorrow. Unrestricted free agents will be able to sign with any club they want to starting on Monday. There could be some new faces in new places to start the week. Players could be putting on unfamiliar sweaters coming Monday. The Tampa Bay Lightning are already undergoing a drastic makeover and they won’t be done. This editions of NHL rumours looks at Tampa Bay targeting a prized free agent forward.

NHL Rumours: Tampa Bay Lightning Target Free Agent Forward

Buffalo, NY

Buffalo goes back to the USNTDP, picking the feisty 5’11” winger who is also the captain. The Buffalo Sabres saw someone on their big board that they liked and decided to go up and get him, trading the fifth-rounder they got from the Kyle Okposo trade to the Florida Panthers and the 76th pick to move up five spots and select Brodie Ziemer, selecting the Under-18 NTDP captain and winger Brodie Ziemer.

Sabres select Brodie Ziemer with 71st pick of 2024 NHL Draft

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Stamkos Likely to Test Free Agency, Update on Hedman Extension

All signs point to Tampa Bay Lightning captain Steven Stamkos testing the free agent market on July 1. Talks are ongoing between the two parties, but...

Stamkos Likely to Test Free Agency, Update on Hedman Extension

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