When looking at coaching decisions, it's important to stay grounded, and remember the success that is being sustained, even if the Championship goal isn't reached. If the Lightning were to fire Jon Cooper, he would have a ten year deal tomorrow, suggesting Tampa to move on from him, was a silly, emotional response to Tampa's game seven loss. And for anyone that thought it was a possibility, Tampa's General Manager Julien BriseBois is here to tell you that it's not happening. Tampa Bay GM Julien BriseBois, asked this morning about Jon Cooper’s contract status: “He’s going to be here for a while.” — Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) May 5, 2026 The head coach of team Canada, the coach of the Tampa Bay Lightning for 14 seasons, a two-time Stanley Cup Champion, and the NHL's longest tenured head coach. Jon Cooper is so highly respected in the hockey world, and he's earned the right to say when he's done in Tampa --barring unforeseen circumstances.…