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Lightning defenseman Mikhail Sergachev received a huge show of faith from the team after he gained a long-term contract extension and pay bump.
Lightning’s Mikhail Sergachev looks forward to increased responsibility
The Tampa Bay defenseman recently was rewarded with an eight-year extension.
Lightning prospect Gage Goncalves feels ready to take next step
Forward Gage Goncalves is coming off his first season with AHL Syracuse, where he scored 32 points (17 goals) in 70 games.
The forward, coming off his first full season at AHL Syracuse, feels more confident in his progress after finishing the Lightning’s development camp.
Ondrej Palat was prepared for departure from Lightning
Ondrej Palat will have a much different role in New Jersey, going from a battle-tested locker room full of veterans to a young, rebuilding Devils team.
It was difficult having to leave the only organization he has known, but the home-grown wing knew his time in Tampa might be coming to an end.
Lightning’s roster for next season takes shape quickly in free agency
Lightning general manager Julien BriseBois addresses the media regarding free agency at the Lightning development camp at TGH Ice Plex on Wednesday in Brandon.
Tampa Bay worked quickly to fill holes left by the departure of veteran players

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  1. Lightning prospect Gage Goncalves feels ready to take next step
    Yesterday• Lightning
    Forward Gage Goncalves is coming off his first season with AHL Syracuse, where he scored 32 points (17 goals) in 70 games.
  2. Lightning’s Mikhail Sergachev looks forward to increased responsibility
    Jul. 16• Lightning
    Lightning defenseman Mikhail Sergachev received a huge show of faith from the team after he gained a long-term contract extension and pay bump.
  3. Ondrej Palat was prepared for departure from Lightning
    Jul. 15• Lightning
    Ondrej Palat will have a much different role in New Jersey, going from a battle-tested locker room full of veterans to a young, rebuilding Devils team.
  5. Lightning’s roster for next season takes shape quickly in free agency
    Jul. 14• Lightning
    Lightning general manager Julien BriseBois addresses the media regarding free agency at the Lightning development camp at TGH Ice Plex on Wednesday in Brandon.
  6. Lightning’s Grant Mismash impresses in first Lightning development camp
    Jul. 14• Lightning
    Lightning forward Grant Mismash works on the ice during drills at development camp earlier this week.
  7. Rays’ Shane McClanahan furthers All-Star starter bid in win over Red Sox
    Jul. 14• Lightning
    Rays starting pitcher Shane McClanahan allows one run and three hits over 6 1/3 innings in the Rays’ 4-1 win over the Red Sox on Wednesday.
  8. Say goodbye to Ondrej Palat, and hello to a different Lightning future
    Jul. 14• Lightning
    Ryan McDonagh, left, Ondrej Palat and Lightning fans had plenty to celebrate in recent years, but time and the salary cap has forced everyone to move on to new realities.
  9. Lightning’s Anthony Cirelli, Zach Bogosian expected to miss start of 2022-23 season
    Jul. 13• Lightning
    Lightning center Anthony Cirelli, left, chases down the lose puck during Game 6 of the Stanley Cup final vs. the Avalanche.
  10. Ondrej Palat isn’t staying with the Lightning
    Jul. 13• Lightning
    Ondrej Palat has been a valuable player for the Lightning over nine seasons, but especially in the playoffs.
  11. Jan Rutta leaves Lightning, signs with Penguins
    Jul. 13• Lightning
    Lightning defenseman Jan Rutta had been invaluable in pairing with Victor Hedman.
  12. Lightning sign Sergachev, Cirelli, Cernak to 8-year extensions
    Jul. 13• Lightning
    Lightning players, from left, Erik Cernak, Anthony Cirelli and Mikhail Sergachev walk into Nissan Stadium for the team's Stadium Series outdoor game in Nashville. The Lightning prioritized keeping them out of free agency after next season.
  13. Lightning sign veteran defenseman Ian Cole
    Jul. 13• Lightning
    Lightning center Anthony Cirelli (71) works to position himself in front of the net against Hurricanes defenseman Ian Cole (28) during a game last November. The two reportedly will be teammates in Tampa now.
  14. Lightning’s Ondrej Palat likely to test free-agent market Wednesday
    Jul. 13• Lightning
    Lightning left wing Ondrej Palat ranks second in franchise history in postseason goals and is third in the league among active players in playoff game-winners.
  15. Lightning prospect Jack Finley feels more confident after split season in WHL
    Jul. 12• Lightning
    Lightning prospect Jack Finley, drafted in 2020, goes through drills at Monday's development camp. He is expected to move up to the AHL's Crunch soon.
  16. Lightning add Jeff Blashill to coaching staff as assistant
    Jul. 12• Lightning
    Jeff Blashill, center top, coached the Red Wings until the end of this season. The man Blashill replaces with the Lightning, Derek Lalonde, is now the head guy in Detroit.
  17. Lightning draftees, prospects take in first day of development camp
    Jul. 11• Lightning
    Lightning forward Isaac Howard goes through drills during development camp Monday at TGH Ice Plex in Brandon.
  18. What’s next for the Lightning as free agency approaches?
    Jul. 9• Lightning
    Tampa Bay Lightning general manager Julien BriseBois addresses the media during exit interviews after the end of the season at Amalie Arena June 28.
  19. Lightning add goalie depth in fifth round of NHL draft in Nick Malik
    Jul. 8• Lightning
    Nick Malik makes a save during the IIHF World Junior Championship game between the Czech Republic and Sweden in 2020 in Edmonton. The Lightning selected Malik in the fifth round of the 2022 NHL draft.
  20. Lightning trade up to take forward Lucas Edmonds in third round of NHL draft
    Jul. 8• Lightning
    The Lightning traded up into the third round of the NHL draft to take right wing Lucas Edmonds of Kingston of the Ontario Hockey League. [Courtesy of Tampa Bay Lightning ]
  21. Lightning select forward Isaac Howard in first round of NHL draft
    Jul. 8• Lightning
    Forward Isaac Howard was the Lightning's first, first-round pick in the NHL draft since they took Nolan Foote 27th overall in 2019.
  22. Lightning’s Julien BriseBois finishes second in general manager of the year voting
    Jul. 8• Lightning
    Lightning general manager Julien BriseBois finished second in voting for the Jim Gregory General Manager of the Year Award for the second time in three seasons.
  23. Kings hire Manon Rheaume as hockey operations and prospect adviser
    Jul. 7• Lightning
    Manon Rheaume teaches at a 2005 hockey camp for girls in Brookfield, Wis. The Los Angeles Kings have hired Rheaume to a front-office position, furthering the recent trend of women landing high-profile jobs with NHL teams.
  24. NHL draft could include first Lightning first-round pick since 2019
    Jul. 6• Lightning
    Lightning prospect Gabriel Fortier (82) celebrates with teammates after scoring during a preseason game against the Carolina Hurricanes in October in Tampa.
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