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…
Today in Hockey History: June 28 Matthew Zator | June 28, 2023 June 28 saw two huge trades go down that benefitted a pair of Original 6 franchises for years to come. Also, this date in 1994 was one of the busiest…
Today in Hockey History: June 27 Matthew Zator | June 27, 2023 A pair of National Hockey League Entry Drafts were held on this date, with both teams from the Sunshine State getting a crack at the top pick. Also, the NHL’s…
Lightning’s 2023 NHL Entry Draft Guide Eugene Helfrick | June 26, 2023 It feels like a bit of a joke talking about the Tampa Bay Lightning’s 2023 NHL Entry Draft due to how little the Lightning will be present. After years of…
Lightning May Focus on Scadanavian Prospects at the 2023 Draft Jim Bay | June 26, 2023 With only three picks in the entire 2023 NHL Entry Draft and being in the sixth and seventh rounds, the Tampa Bay Lightning and their scouting department will have to…
Today in Hockey History: June 25 Matthew Zator | June 25, 2023 June 25 has been an important date for the National Hockey League and its growth from six to the soon-to-be 32 teams. Also, this date brought us some important rule…
Lightning: 5 Best Yzerman-Era Draft Picks Eugene Helfrick | June 25, 2023 Throughout his tenure with the Tampa Bay Lightning, general manager Steve Yzerman found great success at the draft. Even if he struggled at times with first-round picks, his team of…
Lightning: 5 Worst ‘Yzerman-Era’ Draft Picks Eugene Helfrick | June 20, 2023 The NHL Entry Draft is far from an exact science. Trying to project how a player will develop over the course of their career is close to impossible, as anything…
Today in Hockey History: June 20 Matthew Zator | June 20, 2023 June 20 has only ever seen three games played, but one of them provided a memorable goal for the underdogs and the other tied an NHL postseason record shared by…
Today in Hockey History: June 18 Matthew Zator | June 18, 2023 Although there have only been two games played on this date, there has still been plenty of National Hockey League history made over the years. One of the greatest players…
NHL Rumors: Oilers, Lightning, Maple Leafs, Golden Knights Jim Parsons | June 18, 2023 In today’s NHL rumors rundown, should the Edmonton Oilers really be worried about the threat of an offer sheet for Evan Bouchard? Meanwhile, the Tampa Bay Lightning face major challenges…
Today in Hockey History: June 17 Matthew Zator | June 17, 2023 There was a trio of Stanley Cup Final games played on this date with one providing and huge upset and another extending the season for one last game. Also, an…