Thunderstruck Sports

05/29/2026

https://www.thunderstrucksports.com/post/the-weight-of-the-warrior

"The Culture That Keeps Athletes and Veterans from Asking for Help"Ernie Norquist, Thunderstruck SportsClaude Lemieux was a hockey player, controversial to some, a hero to others. On the ice, he was a fierce competitor. He lifted the Stanley Cup four times, a feat that more than validates his place....

05/23/2026

have re-signed Scott Sabourin to a one-year, two-way contract.

05/19/2026

We have signed forward Nick Abruzzese to a one-year, two-way contract.

🗞️ https://tbl.co/5-19abruzzese

05/19/2026

We have re-signed defenseman Max Groshev to a two-year, two-way contract.

🗞️ https://tbl.co/5-19groshev

05/14/2026

Tampa Bay Head Coach Jon Cooper is the longest-serving coach in the NHL, having joined the Lightning in March 2013. In January, the two-time Stanley Cup champion became the third-fastest coach to reach 500 wins, and the quickest to do so with one franchise. Despite four consecutive first-round playoff exits, which have sparked murmurs from dissatisfied fans, the team has a response for those advocating a coaching change behind the Bolts' bench: "Coop" isn't going anywhere.

Tampa Bay Head Coach Jon Cooper is the longest-serving coach in the NHL, having joined the Lightning in March 2013. In January, the two-time Stanley Cup champion became the third-fastest coach to reach 500 wins, and the quickest to do so with one franchise. Despite four consecutive first-round playo...

05/12/2026

Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Darren Raddysh had a breakthrough year in 2025-26. Scoring 22 goals, Raddysh broke the team record for most goals scored by a defenseman. He also grounded a Tampa Bay defense mired by injuries, and found his niche on the Bolts' power play unit. Raddysh has also quickly become a fan favorite. As he enters free agency this offseason, one question remains:

Will he stay in Tampa Bay, or will he find fortune elsewhere?

Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Darren Raddysh had a breakthrough year in 2025-26. Scoring 22 goals, Raddysh broke the team record for most goals scored by a defenseman. He also grounded a Tampa Bay defense mired by injuries, and found his niche on the Bolts' power play unit. Raddysh has also quickly...

05/09/2026

Tampa Bay Lightning Forward Nikita Kucherov has been in this position before: Leading the NHL in several scoring categories, only to have his performance fall short in the playoffs. After another first-round elimination, this time at the hands of the Montreal Canadiens, Kucherov spent this week answering his critics while not commenting on the possibility of returning to the team after his contract expires in 2027.

Tampa Bay Lightning Forward Nikita Kucherov has been in this position before: Leading the NHL in several scoring categories, only to have his performance fall short in the playoffs. After another first-round elimination, this time at the hands of the Montreal Canadiens, Kucherov spent this week answ...

05/08/2026

Nikita Kucherov has been named a finalist for the Hart Memorial Trophy.

05/08/2026

The Tampa Bay Lightning wrapped up what many would consider a successful regular season: 50 wins with 106 points, good enough for second place in the very competitive Atlantic Division. However, another early first-round exit in the Stanley Cup playoffs has left many with a sour taste in their mouths, including Lightning goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy's.

The Tampa Bay Lightning wrapped up what many would consider a successful regular season: 50 wins with 106 points, good enough for second place in the very competitive Atlantic Division. However, another early first-round exit in the Stanley Cup playoffs has left many with a sour taste in their mouth...

05/07/2026

2025-2026 was a heck of a roller coaster ride!

The Mood SwingsIf you're a Tampa Bay Lightning fan, you know that 2025-2026 season was anything but predictable. You lived it in mood swings-- wild, whiplash-inducing mood swings that swung from championship confidence to existential despair and back again, sometimes within the same week. One night,...

05/07/2026

Tampa Bay Lightning Captain Victor Hedman spoke to the media Tuesday morning, saying he stepped away from the team and sport he loves to focus on his mental health. Already an advocate of mental health awareness, the 35-year-old defenseman called the decision difficult but necessary.

Tampa Bay Lightning Captain Victor Hedman spoke to the media Tuesday morning, saying he stepped away from the team and sport he loves to focus on his mental health. Already an advocate of mental health awareness, the 35-year-old defenseman called the decision difficult but necessary.