Ex-Lightning Coach Falls Short In Latest Cup Chase

A familiar name from Tampa Bay was back in the chase, and the Cup road ran out just short again. The frustrating part for a coach with that kind of pedigree is that one deep run can change the way the room sees you, but another near miss can sharpen every question around timing, roster fit, and whether the hockey gods owe you one. Around the league, front offices never forget who has already walked that lane, because championship experience still carries weight when the games get heavy.