Eduardo A. Encina

Orlando Sentinel

Former Lightning forward Bellemare back — in player development role

By: Eduardo A. Encina

Pierre-Edouard Bellemare built a 10-year NHL playing career based on perseverance. He possessed intangibles critical to successful teams and held an unwavering belief that going to the rink every day is a privilege.

Tampa Bay Times

Lightning to open regular season on the road Oct. 1 vs. Rangers

By: Eduardo A. Encina

With the NHL regular season beginning earlier this year, Tampa Bay's home opener is slated for Oct. 3.

Orlando Sentinel

A look at Sam O’Reilly’s future a year after his trade to Lightning

By: Eduardo A. Encina

As Sam O'Reilly turns the page on a prolific junior hockey career and moves on to pro hockey, the Lightning believe it might not be long before the organization's top prospect becomes an option for its NHL roster.

Tampa Bay Times

Is Jeffrey Viel the right player at the right time for the Lightning?

By: Eduardo A. Encina

Tampa Bay is the 29-year-old's fifth organization, but the Lightning believe he's hitting his stride.

Orlando Sentinel

Adding journeyman Viel might be right player at right time for Lightning

By: Eduardo A. Encina

It might have raised some eyebrows when the Lightning signed journeyman forward Jeffrey Viel to a five-year deal on the opening day of free agency earlier this month.

Tampa Bay Times

Lightning's national TV broadcast schedule released

By: Eduardo A. Encina

Fourteen games this season will be shown on national rightsholders TNT or the ESPN/ABC networks.

Orlando Sentinel

Lightning’s national TV broadcast schedule features 14 games

By: Eduardo A. Encina

Fourteen Tampa Bay Lightning games this season will be national broadcasts televised by rightsholders TNT and the ESPN/ABC family of networks.

Tampa Bay Times

Rays add to day of victories, top Padres thanks to wild 4th inning

By: Eduardo A. Encina

Tampa Bay scores five runs by taking advantage of multiple San Diego miscues. And Shane McClanahan picks up his first win since July 24.

Tampa Bay Times

5 Lightning prospects we could see on the NHL roster this season

By: Eduardo A. Encina

The prospect showcase will feature some young talent who could contribute for the Bolts in 2026-27.

Orlando Sentinel

5 Lightning prospects we could see on the NHL roster this season

By: Eduardo A. Encina

The Tampa Bay Lightning’s prospect showcase in North Carolina features five players on the roster who could end up being on the NHL roster at some point during the 2026-27 season.