Lightning Head Coach Lands Big Gig: Jon Cooper Set for Guest Analyst Role on TNT
While the Tampa Bay Lightning are out of the playoffs, their fans have something to look forward to on Friday night. Head coach Jon Cooper will be taking on a new role as a guest studio analyst for Game 5 of the Western Conference Final between the Edmonton Oilers and Dallas Stars.
TNT announced that Cooper will join an impressive lineup in the studio, including Wayne Gretzky, Henrik Lundqvist, Anson Carter, Paul Bissonnette, and Liam McHugh. This opportunity showcases Cooper’s engaging personality, which earned him the 2024 Mr. TNT trophy. This award is given to the player or coach who brings the best personality to the TNT broadcast, and Cooper was the standout choice by TNT’s studio crew.
At 56, the British Columbia native has built a strong connection with TNT, and his return to the broadcast as a guest analyst is highly anticipated. Fans can look forward to Cooper’s insights and charismatic presence, making the Friday night broadcast a must-watch event.