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Jon Cooper Discusses Tenure as Tampa Bay Lightning Head Coach

Jon Cooper, head coach of the Tampa Bay Lightning, recently discussed his 14-year tenure with Sportsnet. Cooper reflected on the team's culture and coaching players such as Nikita Kucherov, as well as his Olympic and Four Nations experiences.

Jon Cooper, the Tampa Bay Lightning's head coach, appeared on Sportsnet's After Hours to discuss his lengthy tenure with the team. Cooper is currently the NHL's longest-tenured coach, with 14 years behind the Lightning's bench. He spoke about the team's culture and his experiences coaching star players such as Nikita Kucherov. Cooper also reflected on his experiences at the Olympics and the Four Nations tournament. He has been the head coach of the Tampa Bay Lightning since 2010-11.

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  • Sportsnet — Jon Cooper reflects on journey to becoming NHL’s longest-tenured coach
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