Newcomers to the team — including Steven Stamkos, Jonathan Marchessault and Brady Skjei — struggled to adjust to his system. By the time they did, it was too late to turn the season around.

Tampa Bay took steps forward in many ways this season. Its play against division opponents was not one of them.

When you look at what’s in store for Kent Hughes and the Habs this summer, there’s a lot of talk about a possible forward.

From the beginning of the season, the Tampa Bay Lightning were a tight group committed to each other and winning. That's why ...