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Connor Ziparo

Law student, who loves all thing sports. Connor is a former college athlete who understands sports from a players perspective. Based out of Detroit, fell in love with hockey by going to the old Joe Louis Arena watching those legendary 2000s Red Wing teams. Connor will talk to anyone who will listen on player performance, draft prospects, and front office management around the NHL. In his free time he loves to golf, although his scorecard may tell you otherwise. Covering all things Tampa Bay Lightning.

Grading Julien BriseBois’ Biggest Trades as Lightning GM

Connor Ziparo | August 9, 2022

Julien BriseBois became the acting general manager of the Tampa Bay Lightning prior to the 2018-19 season. His predecessor, the legendary Steve Yzerman, had brought the team from the bottom…

Categories Lightning Management

Andrei Vasilevskiy On-Pace to Be an All-Time Great Goaltender

Connor Ziparo | July 27, 2022

Andrei Vasilevskiy has done a lot in five short years as the starting goaltender for the Tampa Bay Lightning. Aside from the team’s success throughout his tenure, he’s emerged as…

Categories Lightning Goaltending

Lightning’s Recent Moves May Affect Brandon Hagel’s Future

Connor Ziparo | July 21, 2022

With the moves that Tampa Bay Lightning general manager (GM) Julien BriseBois has made this offseason, money is tighter than ever. Despite trading Ryan McDonagh to increase cap space and…

Categories Tampa Bay Lightning

Lightning’s 3 Recent Extensions Will Impact Team’s Future

Connor Ziparo | July 17, 2022

The Tampa Bay Lightning are no strangers to spending money. With four players on the books for over $7 million for 2022-23 prior to Wednesday, they have not been shy…

Categories Lightning Management, Lightning Transactions

Top 5 Tampa Bay Lightning Teams in Franchise History

Connor Ziparo | July 15, 2022

The Tampa Bay Lightning have been one of the most successful expansion franchises in all of sports. Despite some periods of turmoil, the Lightning have had their fair share of…

Categories Hockey History, Lightning History

Tampa Bay Lightning Draft Preview

Connor Ziparo | July 7, 2022

For the first time since 2019, the Tampa Bay Lightning will have a pick in the first round of the NHL Draft in 2022. With the 2022 NHL Draft starting…

Categories NHL Entry Draft, Tampa Bay Lightning

Lightning’s 3 Biggest Needs to Address This Offseason

Connor Ziparo | June 28, 2022

Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final marked a changing of the guard in the NHL. While the Colorado Avalanche had the franchise-altering win, hoisting the Cup for the first…

Categories Tampa Bay Lightning

Lightning Cup Chances Could Rely on Killorn Turnaround

Connor Ziparo | June 21, 2022

The Tampa Bay Lightning have gotten contributions from up and down the lineup throughout their last three playoff runs. Different players have stepped up in big moments, and every player…

Categories Tampa Bay Lightning

10 Most Intriguing Unrestricted Free Agents this Summer

Connor Ziparo | June 16, 2022

With the offseason nearly upon us, teams will spend the summer looking for ways to make their organization better. One of the best ways of instantly bolstering any roster is…

Categories Editor's Choice, Free Agents, Top 10 Lists

Steven Stamkos’ Playoff-Run Puts Him Among the Best of All-Time

Connor Ziparo | June 13, 2022

With the win Saturday night, the Tampa Bay Lightning will move on to the Stanley Cup Final for the third straight season. As they look to become the first team…

Categories Editor's Choice, Tampa Bay Lightning

Michael La Starza – 2022 NHL Draft Prospect Profile

Connor Ziparo | June 10, 2022

2021-22 Team: Sioux Falls Stampede (USHL) Date of Birth: Jan. 14, 2004 Montreal, QC, Canada Ht: 5-foot-11 Wt: 181 pounds Shoots: Left Position: LW NHL Draft Eligibility: 2022 first-year eligible…

Categories NHL Entry Draft, NHL Prospects, Player Profiles

Josh Davies – 2022 NHL Draft Prospect Profile

Connor Ziparo | June 9, 2022

Josh Davies 2021-22 Team: Swift Current Broncos (WHL)Date of Birth: March 24th, 2004Place of Birth: Airdrie, AB, CanadaHt: 5-foot-10, Wt: 195 poundsShoots: LeftPosition: CNHL Draft Eligibility: 2022 first-year eligible Rankings…

Categories NHL Entry Draft, NHL Prospects, Player Profiles
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