Sabres’ Rebuild Can Take Lessons From Devils & Lightning JP Gambatese | July 17, 2023 With a rock-solid core of Tage Thompson, Rasmus Dahlin, Dylan Cozens, and Owen Power, the Buffalo Sabres have set themselves up for a plethora of future success. It seems as…
Lightning Double Down on Jeannot’s Uncertain Future Eugene Helfrick | July 16, 2023 When you look at the first five years of the Tampa Bay Lightning’s general manager (GM) Julien BriseBois’ trade history, you see one of the more remarkable stretches of success…
Today in Hockey History: July 16 Matthew Zator | July 16, 2023 July 16 has not been the busiest day in National Hockey League history. However, a pair of Hockey Hall of Famers found new homes, and two playoff heroes were born…
Today in Hockey History: July 10 Matthew Zator | July 10, 2023 July 10 saw a big trade between two “Original Six” franchises that saw one of them obtain the greatest goal scorer in their team’s history. Also, a current star inked…
Tampa Bay Lightning Jersey History Eugene Helfrick | July 8, 2023 The Tampa Bay Lightning are the envy of the National Hockey League. They’ve got a phenomenal owner in Jeff Vinik, who put the brakes on disaster and painstakingly rebuilt the…
Today in Hockey History: July 7 Matthew Zator | July 7, 2023 July 7 is a significant date in National Hockey League history as a pair of signings made it easier for players from Europe to come over, forever changing the game.…
Lightning’s Playoff Spot Will Be Threatened by 2 Teams Jim Bay | July 6, 2023 Everyone knew it was going to happen, and it did. With the Tampa Bay Lightning up against the salary cap for the 2023-24 season, they were once again forced to…
NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Bruins, Lightning Jim Parsons | July 3, 2023 In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Toronto Maple Leafs signed two major forward free agents on Sunday leaving them over the salary cap ceiling. There will be some LTIR assistance,…
Today in Hockey History: July 2 Matthew Zator | July 2, 2023 Usually, July 1 is reserved for the signing of big free-agent contracts, but July 2 has seen its fair share of new deals getting done too. One Hall of Fame…
Today in Hockey History: June 29 Matthew Zator | June 29, 2023 National Hockey League fans who love blockbuster trades have had plenty to be happy about on June 29 over the years. There was an action-packed day in 2016, and two…
7 Draft Targets for the Lightning in the Second Round Jim Bay | June 28, 2023 In case you missed it, the Tampa Bay Lightning acquired a second-round pick, 37th overall, in the 2023 NHL Entry Draft from the Colorado Avalanche in exchange for forward Ross…
Grading the Avalanche’s Trade for Colton from the Lightning Eugene Helfrick | June 28, 2023 Well, the pre-draft trade mill continues to turn, as the Colorado Avalanche made their second significant deal in less than 24 hours. This time, they acquired Ross Colton from the…