2025-26 Fantasy Hockey Preview Tampa Bay Lightning: Booms and BustsBreakout Candidate: Gage Goncalves, LW/RW3:51Now PlayingPausedAd Playing2025-26 Fantasy Hockey Preview: Tampa Bay Lightning Projected Lineup47-27-8 102 points (2nd Atlantic, 3rd conference, tied 7th overall)3:51Now PlayingPausedAd Playing2025-26 Fantasy Hockey Preview: Tampa Bay Lightning OutlookHas the Stanley Cup window closed in Tampa? That’s the question on the mind of every Lightning fan and within the organization. The team has won just four playoff games the last three seasons while seeing their in-state rivals, the Panthers, go to three straight Cup Final, winning two.3:51Now PlayingPausedAd PlayingNew Lightning Forward Is Player To WatchTraining camp is here for the <a href="https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/tampa-bay-lightning">Tampa Bay Lightning</a>, which means that the 2025-26 season is rapidly approaching. The Lightning certainly have some players to watch with the new campaign right around the corner. One of them is newcomer Pontus Holmberg. 1:25Now PlayingPausedAd PlayingFrom The Archive: Big Ben's Big BreakThis story from The Hockey News' Archive takes a look at former Tampa Bay Lightning goalie Ben Bishop.3:15Now PlayingPausedAd PlayingLightning Call Up 6 Players From AHLThe <a href="https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/tampa-bay-lightningl">Tampa Bay Lightning</a> are set to play their final preseason game of the year against the <a href="https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/florida-panthers">Florida Panthers</a> on Oct. 4. 3:15Now PlayingPausedAd PlayingTampa Bay Lightning Place Defenseman On Waivers<a href="https://x.com/frank_seravalli/status/1974899081341530562/photo/1">According to NHL insider Frank Seravalli</a>, the Tampa Bay Lightning have placed defenseman Declan Carlile on waivers. 3:15Now PlayingPausedAd PlayingLightning Star Ranked Among NHL's Best Players<a href="https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/tampa-bay-lightning">Tampa Bay Lightning</a> defenseman Victor Hedman had another strong season for the Atlantic Division club in 2024-25. In 79 games on the season, the 6-foot-7 blueliner recorded 15 goals, 51 assists, 66 points, 133 blocks, and a plus-18 rating. With this, he led all Lightning defensemen in goals, assists, and points. 1:25Now PlayingPausedAd PlayingNHL News: Lightning Trade Goaltender To KingsThe Lightning have traded one of their goalies back to the Kings.3:15Now PlayingPausedAd PlayingLightning Release Roster and Schedule For 2025 NHL Prospect TournamentThe Tampa Bay Lightning have announced their roster and the schedule for the 2025 NHL Prospect Tournament, being held September 12-15 at AdventHealth Center Ice.2:50Now PlayingPausedAd PlayingPoint Or Guentzel? Who Leads The Lightning In Goals During The 2025-26 Season?Brayden Point has led the Tampa Bay Lightning in goals in three consecutive seasons, but the race in the 2024-25 season was close, with Jake Guentzel inching just behind.2:50Now PlayingPausedAd PlayingLightning Prospect Jack Finley Invited To 2025 NHLPA Rookie ShowcaseTampa Bay Lightning prospect Jack Finley will attend the 2025 NHLPA Rookie Showcase.2:50Now PlayingPausedAd PlayingLIghtning Goaltender For Bruins Matchup RevealedThe <a href="https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/tampa-bay-lightning">Tampa Bay Lightning</a> are going up against the <a href="https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/boston-bruins">Boston Bruins</a> on Oct. 13. After losing each of their first two games to the Ottawa Senators and then the New Jersey Devils, the Lightning will be looking to pick up their first win of the new season against the Bruins. 3:15Now PlayingPausedAd PlayingFrom The Archive: The Sequel To The Lightning's SuccessThe Hockey News has released its archive to all THN subscribers: 76 years of history, stories, and features.3:15Now PlayingPausedAd PlayingLightning Forward Could Get Big Opportunity<a href="https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/tampa-bay-lightning">Tampa Bay Lightning</a> forward Gage Goncalves is certainly a big player to watch heading into the 2025-26 season. The 24-year-old took a nice step in the right direction this campaign, recording eight goals, 20 points, and a plus-7 rating in 60 games. This included him recording 18 points in his final 33 games, so he undoubtedly finished the regular season on a strong note. 1:44Now PlayingPausedAd PlayingLightning Forward Ranks In Top 10 Of NHL CentersTampa Bay Lightning's Brayden Point ranked 10th on the NHL Network's top 20 centers list.2:50Now PlayingPausedAd PlayingLightning Claim 6-Foot-9 Forward Off WaiversThe <a href="https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/tampa-bay-lightning">Tampa Bay Lightning</a> have added to their forward depth, as they have claimed Curtis Douglas off waivers from the <a href="https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/utah">Utah Mammoth</a>. 3:15Now PlayingPausedAd PlayingFormer Lightning Prospect Hits WaiversA former <a href="https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/tampa-bay-lightning">Tampa Bay Lightning</a> defenseman is available for the taking, as Jack Thompson has been placed on waivers by the <a href="https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/san-jose-sharks">San Jose Sharks</a>. 3:15Now PlayingPausedAd PlayingLightning Defenseman Leaves Capitals Matchup InjuredThis Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman left their matchup early against the Washington Capitals due to an injury.3:15Now PlayingPausedAd PlayingBattle Of Florida Reaches New Heights As The NHL's Biggest RivalryThe NHL pre-season is just about wrapped up, and for the Florida Panthers and Tampa Bay Lightning, it ended on a violent note.3:15Now PlayingPausedAd PlayingEx-Lightning Forward Calling It A CareerThe <a href="https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/columbus-blue-jackets">Columbus Blue Jackets</a> have announced that they are signing former <a href="https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/tampa-bay-lightning">Tampa Bay Lightning</a> forward Cam Atkinson to a one-day contract on Oct. 16 so he can retire as a member of the Metropolitan Division club.3:15Now PlayingPausedAd Playing2025-26 Fantasy Hockey Preview Tampa Bay Lightning: Booms and BustsThe Hockey News - FantasyFri, September 26, 2025 at 1:00 PM UTCBreakout Candidate: Gage Goncalves, LW/RW2025-26 Fantasy Hockey Preview Tampa Bay Lightning: Booms and BustsBreakout Candidate: Gage Goncalves, LW/RW3:51Now PlayingPausedAd Playing2025-26 Fantasy Hockey Preview: Tampa Bay Lightning Projected Lineup47-27-8 102 points (2nd Atlantic, 3rd conference, tied 7th overall)3:51Now PlayingPausedAd Playing2025-26 Fantasy Hockey Preview: Tampa Bay Lightning OutlookHas the Stanley Cup window closed in Tampa? That’s the question on the mind of every Lightning fan and within the organization. The team has won just four playoff games the last three seasons while seeing their in-state rivals, the Panthers, go to three straight Cup Final, winning two.3:51Now PlayingPausedAd PlayingNew Lightning Forward Is Player To WatchTraining camp is here for the <a href="https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/tampa-bay-lightning">Tampa Bay Lightning</a>, which means that the 2025-26 season is rapidly approaching. The Lightning certainly have some players to watch with the new campaign right around the corner. One of them is newcomer Pontus Holmberg. 1:25Now PlayingPausedAd PlayingFrom The Archive: Big Ben's Big BreakThis story from The Hockey News' Archive takes a look at former Tampa Bay Lightning goalie Ben Bishop.3:15Now PlayingPausedAd PlayingLightning Call Up 6 Players From AHLThe <a href="https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/tampa-bay-lightningl">Tampa Bay Lightning</a> are set to play their final preseason game of the year against the <a href="https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/florida-panthers">Florida Panthers</a> on Oct. 4. 3:15Now PlayingPausedAd PlayingTampa Bay Lightning Place Defenseman On Waivers<a href="https://x.com/frank_seravalli/status/1974899081341530562/photo/1">According to NHL insider Frank Seravalli</a>, the Tampa Bay Lightning have placed defenseman Declan Carlile on waivers. 3:15Now PlayingPausedAd PlayingLightning Star Ranked Among NHL's Best Players<a href="https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/tampa-bay-lightning">Tampa Bay Lightning</a> defenseman Victor Hedman had another strong season for the Atlantic Division club in 2024-25. In 79 games on the season, the 6-foot-7 blueliner recorded 15 goals, 51 assists, 66 points, 133 blocks, and a plus-18 rating. With this, he led all Lightning defensemen in goals, assists, and points. 1:25Now PlayingPausedAd PlayingNHL News: Lightning Trade Goaltender To KingsThe Lightning have traded one of their goalies back to the Kings.3:15Now PlayingPausedAd PlayingLightning Release Roster and Schedule For 2025 NHL Prospect TournamentThe Tampa Bay Lightning have announced their roster and the schedule for the 2025 NHL Prospect Tournament, being held September 12-15 at AdventHealth Center Ice.2:50Now PlayingPausedAd PlayingPoint Or Guentzel? Who Leads The Lightning In Goals During The 2025-26 Season?Brayden Point has led the Tampa Bay Lightning in goals in three consecutive seasons, but the race in the 2024-25 season was close, with Jake Guentzel inching just behind.2:50Now PlayingPausedAd PlayingLightning Prospect Jack Finley Invited To 2025 NHLPA Rookie ShowcaseTampa Bay Lightning prospect Jack Finley will attend the 2025 NHLPA Rookie Showcase.2:50Now PlayingPausedAd PlayingLIghtning Goaltender For Bruins Matchup RevealedThe <a href="https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/tampa-bay-lightning">Tampa Bay Lightning</a> are going up against the <a href="https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/boston-bruins">Boston Bruins</a> on Oct. 13. After losing each of their first two games to the Ottawa Senators and then the New Jersey Devils, the Lightning will be looking to pick up their first win of the new season against the Bruins. 3:15Now PlayingPausedAd PlayingFrom The Archive: The Sequel To The Lightning's SuccessThe Hockey News has released its archive to all THN subscribers: 76 years of history, stories, and features.3:15Now PlayingPausedAd PlayingLightning Forward Could Get Big Opportunity<a href="https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/tampa-bay-lightning">Tampa Bay Lightning</a> forward Gage Goncalves is certainly a big player to watch heading into the 2025-26 season. The 24-year-old took a nice step in the right direction this campaign, recording eight goals, 20 points, and a plus-7 rating in 60 games. This included him recording 18 points in his final 33 games, so he undoubtedly finished the regular season on a strong note. 1:44Now PlayingPausedAd PlayingLightning Forward Ranks In Top 10 Of NHL CentersTampa Bay Lightning's Brayden Point ranked 10th on the NHL Network's top 20 centers list.2:50Now PlayingPausedAd PlayingLightning Claim 6-Foot-9 Forward Off WaiversThe <a href="https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/tampa-bay-lightning">Tampa Bay Lightning</a> have added to their forward depth, as they have claimed Curtis Douglas off waivers from the <a href="https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/utah">Utah Mammoth</a>. 3:15Now PlayingPausedAd PlayingFormer Lightning Prospect Hits WaiversA former <a href="https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/tampa-bay-lightning">Tampa Bay Lightning</a> defenseman is available for the taking, as Jack Thompson has been placed on waivers by the <a href="https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/san-jose-sharks">San Jose Sharks</a>. 3:15Now PlayingPausedAd PlayingLightning Defenseman Leaves Capitals Matchup InjuredThis Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman left their matchup early against the Washington Capitals due to an injury.3:15Now PlayingPausedAd PlayingBattle Of Florida Reaches New Heights As The NHL's Biggest RivalryThe NHL pre-season is just about wrapped up, and for the Florida Panthers and Tampa Bay Lightning, it ended on a violent note.3:15Now PlayingPausedAd PlayingEx-Lightning Forward Calling It A CareerThe <a href="https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/columbus-blue-jackets">Columbus Blue Jackets</a> have announced that they are signing former <a href="https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/tampa-bay-lightning">Tampa Bay Lightning</a> forward Cam Atkinson to a one-day contract on Oct. 16 so he can retire as a member of the Metropolitan Division club.3:15Now PlayingPausedAd Playing
