The NHL Blueprint for Goaltending Success in 2022-23 Mike Fink | December 16, 2022 In the NHL, teams need reliable goaltending to see success and good goaltenders are pivotal to a strong regular season and playoff run. However, how goaltenders are used and how…
Lightning Stock Up, Stock Down: Point, Goaltending & More Jim Bay | December 13, 2022 Welcome to this edition of the Tampa Bay Lightning’s Stock Up and Stock Down, a weekly column detailing the highs and lows of the team’s performance. After a slow start…
Lightning’s Randorf and Engblom Make Great Broadcasting Duo Lydia Szyjka | December 10, 2022 “The Lightning strike in overtime!” exclaimed the Tampa Bay Lightning’s TV play-by-play announcer Dave Randorf. He was calling the game on Dec. 3 that saw Alex Killorn’s shot get past…
Steve Yzerman’s Fingerprints Are All Over Red Wings & Lightning Lydia Szyjka | December 6, 2022 Although it’s common for teams to swap players, it’s a little less common to swap coaches and even rarer to move general managers from one team back to their original…
Lightning Stock Up, Stock Down: Maroon, Special Teams & More Jim Bay | December 6, 2022 Welcome to this edition of the Tampa Bay Lightning’s Stock Up and Stock Down, a weekly column detailing the highs and lows of the team’s performance. The Tampa Bay Lightning…
Lightning Are Obviously Better With Cirelli in the Lineup Lydia Szyjka | December 4, 2022 Tampa Bay Lightning’s centerman Anthony Cirelli made his season debut against the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022, after recovering from offseason surgery. He made an immediate impact…
Lightning Not Interested in Moral Victories After Loss to Bruins Jim Bay | December 1, 2022 It was two very different performances with two different outcomes for the Tampa Bay Lightning. On Monday (Nov. 28), they did not play their best game of the season by…
Lightning’s Paul Is Still Exceeding All Expectations Eugene Helfrick | November 30, 2022 When the Tampa Bay Lightning acquired Brandon Hagel from the Chicago Blackhawks mere days before the 2022 Trade Deadline, fans rightfully assumed that would be the team’s most impactful move…
Tampa Bay Lightning Grades After 20 Games Lydia Szyjka | November 28, 2022 With 20 games in the books, the Tampa Bay Lightning find themselves fourth in the Atlantic Division, with 25 points. They started the season 5-4, having lost three of their…
Lightning Stock Up, Stock Down: Bogosian, Point & More Jim Bay | November 28, 2022 Welcome to this edition of the Tampa Bay Lightning’s Stock Up and Stock Down, a weekly column detailing the highs and lows of the team’s performance. The Tampa Bay Lightning…
Lightning’s Kucherov Has Evolved Into a Veteran Leader Lydia Szyjka | November 27, 2022 The image of Tampa Bay Lightning’s forward Nikita Kucherov shirtless, arms stretched wide with a big grin on his bearded face, is now part of NHL history. They had just…
3 Things the Lightning Should Be Thankful For Lydia Szyjka | November 22, 2022 The Tampa Bay Lightning are celebrating their 30th anniversary this season. So, this Thanksgiving it’s time to reflect on their young season and what they should be thankful for in…