Category: News

Lightning Morning News: Lightning moves indicate Erik Cernak is ready to go

By Justin G. | Mar 14th 2026 | 4 min read |

The Tampa Bay Lightning reassigned Steven Santini the Syracuse Crunch on Friday, a move that indicates Erik Cernak is ready to return to the line-up. ...

Lightning Morning News: Utah signs Nick Schmaltz to 8-year deal

By Justin G. | Mar 12th 2026 | 4 min read |

Another free agent is off of the board for this summer. The Utah Mammoth locked up forward Nick Schmaltz for eight years at $8 million per season. The...

Lightning Morning News: Nikita Kucherov keeps setting records, well tying them at least

By Justin G. | Mar 11th 2026 | 4 min read |

Lost in the frustration and gloom of the Lightning’s 5-2 loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets was the fact that Nikita Kucherov picked up his 70th ...

Lightning Morning News: Crunch close in on Rocket with five game winning streak

By Justin G. | Mar 10th 2026 | 4 min read |

Unlike their NHL affiliate, the Syracuse Crunch are on a bit of a heater. With a 3-2 overtime win against Wilkes-Barre/Scranton and a 4-1 win over Uti...

Lightning Morning News: Erik Cernak is the latest member to pick up an injury

By Justin G. | Mar 9th 2026 | 4 min read |

It seems the only consistent part of the Tampa Bay Lightning’s season this year has been the rate of injuries suffered by their players. Lost in...