It has been well noted that the Tampa Bay Lightning, while having elite offensive talent, have issues keeping the puck out of their own net. In my last article I examined the amount of quality starts the Lightning received from their goalies. That number being 48.9% of their games played. But what quality of players ...
A few years ago Hockey Prospectus introduced a stat similar to baseball’s quality starts statistic. Whereas in baseball a quality start is six or more innings pitched with three or fewer runs allowed, a quality start for a goaltender is defined as a start where their save percentage was higher than the league average. It ...
Canucks GM Mike Gillis has said that there is a deal in place for a Roberto Luongo trade with an unexpected team that “has to do something with another player that they have”. If this announcement is, in fact, true then what team will Luongo be, potentially, shipped off to? Gillis has made it clear ...
written by @iancmclaren A quick look at the 1994 NHL Draft board reveals that the standout player of that particular class is, without question, Daniel Alfredsson. In 1131 games played (second only to Ryan Smith’s 1151) the man known simply as Alfie has amassed 416 goals & 666 assists for a total of 1082 career ...
The biggest need facing the Tampa Bay Lightning this off-season is without a doubt, an upgrade in the goaltending department. Most of the press has linked them with Roberto Luongo, the woebegone superstar seemingly headed out of Vancouver on a one-way ticket. However, it is not a foregone conclusion that the Quebec-native will be donning ...
A handful of games doesn’t a career make, but by standing tall in a 6-1 win over the Boston Bruins, 22-year-old netminder Dustin Tokarski suddenly finds himself in the spotlight as the Tampa Bay Lightning make a desperate grab for a playoff berth. With Tampa Bay’s uncertainly in net, the pressure on Tokarski extends beyond ...
Steven Stamkos remarked recently (via tweet from @TBLightning) that during “the second half of the season we’re at home a lot. We love playing in front of our home fans & we usually play well.” It was no idle observation, Stamkos put his finger on something statistically significant. The Tampa Bay Lightning will play far ...
Steve Yzerman was very clear – don’t expect sweeping change despite the defensive breakdowns that are crippling the Tampa Bay Lightning. As reported by the Tampa Tribune, the Bolt’s General Manager said, “I never believe you do something just to do something.” The sophomore GM has received praise for his ability to get deals done, ...
Every season sees someone unexpected step up out of nowhere and guide their team throughout the year. Some players such as Martin St-Louis and Patrick Roy came out of nowhere, performed well and became stars while others like Michael Leighton faded back into obscurity after their moment in the limelight.
On September 16th the Columbus Blue Jackets open what might be the most anticipated training camp of their brief history. Along with the seasoned team veterans and talented prospects, Blue Jackets fans will be looking forward to seeing the off-season additions of general manager Scott Howson in Union blue for the first time. The high-profile forward additions are ...
