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Lightning right wing Scott Sabourin (46) played in 26 games this season, his most at the NHL level since his rookie season in 2019-20.
Lightning re-sign enforcer Scott Sabourin to 1-year deal
Sabourin played a big part in the Bolts becoming a tougher team this season.
Lightning re-sign defense prospect Max Groshev to 2-year, 2-way deal
Lightning defenseman Max Groshev picked up his first NHL point with a secondary assist in a 5-4 shootout win over the Canadiens on Dec. 28 at Benchmark International Arena.
Groshev made significant strides in his first full season as a defenseman after switching from winger.
Can the Lightning make these 4 moves happen this offseason?
Will the Lightning lock up right wing Nikita Kucherov to an extension this summer or go more of the Steven Stamkos route with their star player?
We look at the odds of the Bolts locking down a few key in-house players/prospects and making a splash in free agency.
Does the NHL need more replay reviews for penalties and scrums?
Vegas Golden Knights and Utah Mammoth players fight during Game 5 of a first-round playoff series last month in Las Vegas.
Would additional oversight result in more correct calls, or just slow down the game?

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  1. Lightning re-sign enforcer Scott Sabourin to 1-year deal
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    Lightning right wing Scott Sabourin (46) played in 26 games this season, his most at the NHL level since his rookie season in 2019-20.
  2. Lightning re-sign defense prospect Max Groshev to 2-year, 2-way deal
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    Lightning defenseman Max Groshev picked up his first NHL point with a secondary assist in a 5-4 shootout win over the Canadiens on Dec. 28 at Benchmark International Arena.
  3. Can the Lightning make these 4 moves happen this offseason?
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    Will the Lightning lock up right wing Nikita Kucherov to an extension this summer or go more of the Steven Stamkos route with their star player?
  5. Does the NHL need more replay reviews for penalties and scrums?
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    Vegas Golden Knights and Utah Mammoth players fight during Game 5 of a first-round playoff series last month in Las Vegas.
  6. Who is up next in the Lightning’s prospect pipeline?
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    Sam O'Reilly, seen here during last season's Lightning prospect tournament, just won the Ontario Hockey League MVP award.
  7. The future is bright for Lightning’s Dominic James after rookie season
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    Lightning center Dominic James moves the puck into the offensive zone during overtime of Game 2 of the first-round playoff series against the Montréal Canadiens on April 21 in Tampa. “I thought he did great in this series," Lightning GM Julien BriseBois said.
  8. Will the Lightning’s Nikita Kucherov be the league MVP this season?
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    Lightning right wing Nikita Kucherov had a 50-game stretch this season in which he tallied 104 points.
  9. What was the cause of Lightning center Brayden Point’s production dip?
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    After averaging 46 goals the previous three seasons, Lightning center Brayden Point had just 18 this season, and only one in the seven-game playoff series against the Canadiens.
  10. Lightning’s Anthony Cirelli named a Selke Trophy finalist for 2nd time
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    Lightning center Anthony Cirelli, who was a career-high plus-38, is a finalist for the second year in a row for the Selke Trophy, which goes to the NHL's top defensive forward.
  11. Victor Hedman details mental health struggles that led to his leave
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    Lightning captain Victor Hedman talks about the reasons behind his leave of absence in the media room during exit interviews Tuesday at Benchmark International Arena.
  12. If you have complaints about Lightning stars, you’re not alone
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    Forward Jake Guentzel packs up at his stall in the Lightning dressing room on Tuesday at Benchmark International Arena. A Tampa Bay offense that scored at a clip of 3.49 goals per game in the regular season averaged only 2.14 in the postseason.
  13. BriseBois backs Kucherov, says he wants him to stay with Lightning
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    Nikita Kucherov enters the final year of an eight-year deal with an average annual value of $9.5 million next season. The team can sign him to an extension starting on July 1.
  14. Lightning’s Darren Raddysh noncommittal as free agency looms
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    Lightning defenseman Darren Raddysh talks about his impending free agency in the media room during exit interviews Tuesday at Benchmark International Arena.
  15. Is it time to say goodbye to Nikita Kucherov? Can’t hurt to consider it
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    Nikita Kucherov has been a 100-point scorer and an MVP candidate the past four seasons. But his age, contract status and Tampa Bay's struggles in the playoffs mean all options should be on the table this offseason, including a potential trade.
  16. After another early playoff exit, Lightning aren’t getting any younger
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    Left wing Brandon Hagel skates to the bench following the Lightning's 2-1 loss to the Canadiens in Game 7 of their first-round series Sunday night at Benchmark International Arena. He had a team-leading six goals and eight points in the series.
  17. Bolts play brilliantly until the end. But once again, it came too soon
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    Lightning defenseman Ryan McDonagh talks with reporters in the locker room after a 2-1 loss to Montreal in Game 7 on Sunday night. After three glorious runs to the Stanley Cup final from 2020-22, the Lightning are getting accustomed to first-round exits.
  18. Lightning’s season ends with disbelief after Game 7 loss to Canadiens
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    Lightning players, including Oliver Bjorkstrand (22), Brandon Hagel (38) and Nikita Kucherov (86) leave the ice following their season-ending 2-1 loss to the Canadiens in Game 7 Sunday night in Tampa.
  19. Marty St. Louis celebrates in Tampa again, this time with Canadiens
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    Canadiens head coach Marty St. Louis, left, once played for his current Lightning counterpart, Jon Cooper, in Tampa Bay. On Sunday night, St. Louis eliminated his former team from the postseason.
  20. 3 moments that mattered as Lightning eliminated by Canadiens in Game 7
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    From left, the Lightning's Gage Goncalves, Andrei Vasilevskiy, Erik Cernak and Oliver Bjorkstrand react after a third-period goal by the Canadiens' Alex Newhook puts Montreal ahead to stay.
  21. Scenes from the Lightning’s first-round exit vs. Canadiens
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    Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy (88) congratulates Montréal Canadiens goaltender Jakub Dobes (75) after the Montréal Canadiens defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning 2-1 in Game 7.
  22. Game 6 in the past, Gage Goncalves says, ‘It’s time to finish the job’
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    Gage Goncalves, left, celebrates with fellow Lightning forward Dominic James after scoring in overtime of Game 6 Friday in Montreal to force Game 7 in the opening-round series against the Canadiens.
  23. So you’re a diehard Lightning fan? How about you take a Game 7 quiz?
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    At the risk of giving away an answer in our Lightning Game 7 trivia quiz, here's the aftermath of Tampa Bay's game-winning goal against the Islanders in 2021.
  24. Lightning’s return home to Tampa for Game 7 is no easy trip
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    Coach Jon Cooper and the Lightning arrived back in Tampa 2-1/2 hours after originally scheduled Saturday after their charter flight from Montreal was diverted to Sarasota due to severe storms.
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