Former Lightning Pat Maroon Gets New Gig After Retiring

Michael DeRosa

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Michael DeRosa

May 9, 2025

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Pat Maroon was known for his entertaining personality during his days with the Tampa Bay Lightning. It was a significant reason he was such a fan favorite while with the Atlantic Division squad.

Lightning fans will now get to see the recently retired Maroon on TV. TNT has announced that Maroon will join the NHL on TNT desk as a guest on Monday, May 12.

thehockeynews.comFormer Oilers' Pat Maroon Announces New GigEDMONTON – Some people just can’t stay away.

Maroon will be joining TNT's desk on a busy night, as the station will be broadcasting two games during it. First, the Washington Capitals and Carolina Hurricanes will play their Game 4 contest at 7:00 pm ET. Then, the Vegas Golden Knights and Edmonton Oilers will square off against each other at 9:30 pm ET.

Seeing Maroon on TNT should certainly be a real treat for hockey fans. He had some memorable interviews over his 14-year NHL playing career, and it will be fascinating to see him on the NHL on TNT desk from here.

Maroon spent four seasons with the Lightning, where he was a key part of their bottom six. In 280 games as a Bolt, he posted 29 goals, 82 points, 415 penalty minutes, 511 hits, and a plus-21 rating. The 37-year-old also won the Stanley Cup twice during his time in Tampa Bay.

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