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"DSB and those she kept around will have their minds firmly set on a reset: resetting expectations, resetting the table, and resetting their standing with local fans." James Knowles previews and Opening Weekend for the USL Super League.

https://rblrsports.com/2026/08/14/tampa-bay-sun-first-game-preview/

The NHL's longest schedule ever just dropped, and Tampa Bay circled one date first: Oct. 3. John Carlson skates out in a Lightning sweater after 17 years and a Cup with WSH, now on the other bench. BriseBois signed a puck-mover & a grudge match.

https://rblrsports.com/2026/07/19/lightnings-longest-season-starts-with-carlsons-shortest-wait/

It was a full day in Tampa Bay. BriseBois reshaped the bottom six, dealt Nick Paul, kept building toward the future, & then one more move dropped late that you don't want to miss. Our Tom Davis breaks it down:

https://rblrsports.com/2026/07/01/mikheyev-in-paul-out-as-lightning-open-free-agency/

Six new draft picks, one highly anticipated prospect, and a week that could shape the next era of Lightning hockey.

Development Camp is open! Our Tom Davis has it here: https://rblrsports.com/2026/06/29/oreilly-drawing-attention-at-development-camp/

The Maple Leafs are banking on Raddysh repeating a 70-point season. The Lightning are banking on Hedman, McDonagh, and a wave of kids covering for his absence. Tom Davis writes about the new $68 million dollar man:

https://rblrsports.com/2026/06/21/leafs-gamble-big-on-darren-raddysh/

Two Hart Trophies. Fourteen points from the Lightning's all-time scoring record. One season left on his deal. Nikita Kucherov's 2025-26 campaign cemented his place among the game's all-time greats. Full story on RBLR.

https://rblrsports.com/2026/06/12/nikita-kucherov-wins-second-hart-trophy-joins-elite-nhl-company/

A coin flip went against the Rays. writes about how a Georgia Tech catcher with a cannon arm, 33 stolen bases, and a .397 average might make that the best thing that ever happened to them.

https://rblrsports.com/2026/06/10/losing-a-coin-flip-might-land-vahn-lackey/

Before you swap Brayden Point or sacrifice Sam O’Reilly for Dylan Larkin, let’s look at the actual math - and Larkin’s rumored wish list. Our Tom Davis says why trading for the Wings' star makes zero sense for the Bolts:

https://rblrsports.com/2026/06/10/the-trade-off-the-lightning-shouldnt-make/

The Big Cat is officially back on top! Vasilevskiy has captured the 2026 Vezina Trophy after leading the NHL with 39 wins and& anchoring a dominant defense. See how he joined hockey history & secured his second career goalie of the year award.

https://rblrsports.com/2026/06/07/vasilevskiy-joins-elite-company-with-second-career-vezina/

After two Stanley Cups and 600+ wins, Jon Cooper finally adds the Jack Adams Award to his legendary resume! Read how this latest milestone caps off a 50-win season and an Olympic silver medal.

https://rblrsports.com/2026/06/07/jon-cooper-wins-first-career-jack-adams-award/