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Jon Cooper Confirms Return to Lightning for 2025-26

5/3/2025

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Tampa Bay Lightning head coach Jon Cooper is set to return for the 2025-26 season, putting to rest speculation about a move to the Utah Hockey Club. General Manager Julien BriseBois praised their strong collaboration, while Cooper reaffirmed his dedication to the Lightning, saying, "It's hard to see myself anywhere else," even after recent playoff setbacks.

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Tampa Bay Lightning head coach Jon Cooper is set to return for the 2025-26 season, putting to rest speculation about a move to the Utah Hockey Club. General Manager Julien BriseBois praised their strong collaboration, while Cooper reaffirmed his dedication to the Lightning, saying, "It's hard to see myself anywhere else," even after recent playoff setbacks.