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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

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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

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

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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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

New York Post

Ken Holland’s time is up.

Just three days after falling to the Panthers in Game 7 of the Stanley Cup final, the organization confirmed that it would not be renewing the general manager’s contract, which was in its final month in June.

The Oilers CEO of hockey operations Jeff Jackson reportedly said that the decision was mutual.

Holland’s job security was in question throughout the season and only intensified throughout the playoffs.

“Over the past five seasons as general manager, Ken has not only built the Edmonton Oilers into one of the NHL’s best teams, but he has also established a deeply rooted foundation...

Oilers, GM Ken Holland part ways after Stanley Cup heartbreak

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

Stamkos is set to become an unrestricted free agent on July 1 after Lightning general manager Julien BriseBois said Friday that he's not sure the two sides will reach an agreement on a new deal, per Amalie Benjamin of NHL.com. There's loads of speculation that the Bolts offered a $24...

Steven Stamkos: Poised to become free agent

The Press

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

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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IRONDEQUOIT, N.Y. (AP) — A 24-year-old man fatally shot his 80-year-old grandfather and eventually killed himself Thursday, authorities said, leading police to evacuate and close a New York state park for several hours while they searched for him. Andrew Vahey, 24, died on a hiking trail in Letchworth State...

Man Fatally Shoots 80-Year-Old Grandfather and Self in New York State

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(Reuters) -The National Transportation Safety Board and Federal Aviation Administration said on Friday it will investigate a Southwest Airlines flight that departed from a temporarily closed runway in Maine earlier this week. The FAA said on Tuesday an airport vehicle exited the runway before Southwest Flight 4805, a Boeing 737,...

NTSB, FAA to Investigate Southwest Flight That Departed From Closed Runway in Maine

ATLANTA (AP) — The winning numbers in Friday evening’s drawing of the "Mega Millions" game were:. (twenty-eight, thirty-one, thirty-three, forty-two, sixty-six, Mega Ball: twenty-four, Megaplier: three) Estimated jackpot: $116 million. For more lottery results, go to Jackpot.com | Order Lottery Tickets. Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. All rights...

Winning Numbers Drawn in Friday’s Mega Millions

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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

Lancaster, CA

LANCASTER, Calif. (AP) — Two people were killed and five others injured during a gang-related shooting in Southern California's high desert, authorities said. Los Angeles County sheriff's deputies were called to the scene in the city of Lancaster, about 42 miles (68 kilometers) north of downtown Los Angeles, shortly before 6 p.m. Wednesday for a reported gunshot victim.

2 Killed, 5 Injured in Gang-Related Shooting in Southern California's High Desert, Authorities Say

Utah State

The Tampa Bay Lightning made a significant trade, sending defenseman Mikhail Sergachev to the Utah Hockey Club amidst a series of moves during Day 2 of the NHL draft. Sergachev traded for J.J. Moser, Conor Geekie, a 2025 second-round pick, and Tampa Bay's 2024 seventh-round pick. Marino acquired by Utah...

NHL Trade News: Sergachev Traded to Utah, Marino Joins Utah’s Defensive Line, Jeannot Moves to LA Kings

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Today the Buffalo Sabres and San Jose Sharks have made a major trade ahead of the 2024 NHL Draft involving first-round picks. The Buffalo Sabres announced this afternoon that they have traded the 11th overall pick in the 2024 NHL Draft. In return, they will receive the 14th pick and a 2024 2nd round pick.

San Jose Sharks and Buffalo Sabres make trade involving two first round picks

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Steven Stamkos Remains on Course to Become a Free Agent, Lightning GM and Agent Confirm

Steven Stamkos is still on course to become a free agent even after the Tampa Bay Lightning cleared significant salary cap space with trades made at...

Steven Stamkos Remains on Course to Become a Free Agent, Lightning GM and Agent Confirm

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