Lightning’s Next 2 Opponents Will Test Playoff Readiness Jim Bay | March 13, 2024 The Tampa Bay Lightning will face a litmus test of their playoff worthiness when they host the New York Rangers and the Florida Panthers in critical contests before heading out…
Bruins News & Rumors: Marchand, Ullmark, Cooper & More Scott Roche | February 14, 2024 In the latest edition of Boston Bruins News & Rumors, Brad Marchand reaches a milestone, Linus Ullmark is fined by the NHL, there is some positive news with the Providence…
Hedman’s Veteran Leadership Improving Young Lightning Blue Line Jim Bay | February 6, 2024 Returning from the All-Star Break, the Tampa Bay Lightning are looking to continue their strong play, which has resulted in them winning eight of their last nine games. Not only…
Jon Cooper’s Unique Path to 500 Wins Harrison Smajovits | January 10, 2024 The Tampa Bay Lightning came back from down 2-0 to beat the Los Angeles Kings 3-2 in overtime on Tuesday night. From a season-specific standpoint, there was a lot to…
Today in Hockey History: Dec. 9 Matthew Zator | December 9, 2023 This has been a very busy date in the history of the National Hockey League. The theme of this day has been expansion, leading scorers, historic firsts, and the number…
Lightning Should Swap Out Cheap Veterans for Prospects Jim Bay | November 13, 2023 It’s beginning to be a familiar pattern. While the Tampa Bay Lightning have played well at times in the early part of the season, there have also been times when…
3 Takeaways From the Lightning’s First Road Trip of the Season Jim Bay | October 18, 2023 The Tampa Bay Lightning embarked on their first road trip of the 2023-24 season and finished with a disappointing 0-2-1 record, leaving the team with only three points through four…
Lightning AHL Affiliate Syracuse Crunch Beginning 30th Season Jim Bay | October 11, 2023 When the Tampa Bay Lightning’s American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate takes to the ice for its season opener on Friday, Oct. 13, it will mark the beginning of the 30th…
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Robertson, Domi, Nylander & Cooper The Old Prof | September 22, 2023 In this edition of Toronto Maple Leafs News & Rumors, I’ll take a look at the uncertainty surrounding young Nick Robertson‘s future with the team and the possibility that a…
How These 4 Coaches Have Kept Their Seat Cold Mike Fink | August 4, 2023 The four longest-tenured coaches in the NHL are Jon Cooper (hired in 2013), Mike Sullivan (2015), Jared Bednar (2016), and Rod Brind’Amour (2018). It’s common to hear about the coaches…
Dear Tampa Bay Lightning, Thank You for the Past 30 Years Lydia Szyjka | April 30, 2023 Dear Members of the Tampa Bay Lightning Organization, Although you may not be ready to hear this, I wanted to let everyone in the entire Lightning organization know how much…
Lightning Overtime Issues Spelled Doom Against the Maple Leafs Jim Bay | April 30, 2023 This is a playoff series that will haunt the Tampa Bay Lightning for a very long time. When John Tavares snapped a shot through traffic that ricocheted off the skate…