The Latest Breaking News from Julien BriseBois

Tampa Bay Lightning Bolster Roster With Strategic Trade Deadline Acquisitions

Tampa Bay Lightning strategically strengthened their team with Dumba and Duclair acquisitions for a deep playoff run.

Top News · Mar 10, 2024

A look at Lightning’s offseason facelift — and what’s still left to do

BRANDON, Fla. — Lightning general manager Julien BriseBois has been forced to make some difficult decisions over the past two weeks.

Tribune News Service · Jul 8, 2023

John Romano: Lightning are less recognizable without Killorn, but they’re not dead yet

TAMPA, Fla. — Remember this:

Tribune News Service · Jul 3, 2023

Lightning’s roster for next season takes shape quickly in free agency

BRANDON, Fla. — Once the Lightning realized in the days leading up to free agency that they wouldn’t be able to retain forward Ondrej Palat and defenseman Jan Rutta, the team worked quickly to reshape its roster.

Tribune News Service · Jul 14, 2022

John Romano: Say goodbye to Ondrej Palat, and hello to a different Lightning future

BRANDON, Fla. — Eventually has arrived. Inevitable is finally here.

Tribune News Service · Jul 14, 2022

Lightning’s Ryan McDonagh traded to Nashville for cap relief

TAMPA, Fla. — Just three days after the Lightning lost out on a third straight Stanley Cup to the Colorado Avalanche, general manager Julien BriseBois was forced to have one of those unpleasant offseason conversations with a valued player.

Tribune News Service · Jul 3, 2022

John Romano: Does this Lightning posse have one last ride left in them?

TAMPA, Fla. — When your team is still playing hockey in late June, no one questions your methods.

Tribune News Service · Jun 29, 2022

Lightning’s Brayden Point tried to return from torn quad muscle

TAMPA, Fla. — As his Lightning teammates tried to chase history, Brayden Point was forced to watch from the televisions in the team’s locker room during the last four games of the Stanley Cup Final.

Tribune News Service · Jun 29, 2022

Helene Elliott: In NHL's salary cap era, Lightning aim to become a Stanley Cup dynasty like no other

Stated simply, if it were easy to win the Stanley Cup three straight times somebody would have done it since the New York Islanders won four straight championships, starting in 1980.

Los Angeles Times · Jun 14, 2022

Lightning advance with Game 7 road win over Leafs

TORONTO — When the Lightning acquired forward Nick Paul at the trade deadline, general manager Julien BriseBois said his game was made for the playoffs.

Tribune News Service · May 15, 2022