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Eugene Helfrick

Eugene Helfrick is a Tampa Bay Lightning writer who is actually from Tampa Bay. He has written about the Lightning for six years, covering everything from their run to the 2015 Stanley Cup Final, to their crushing first-round exit in 2019, to their redemption in the bubble in 2020. While he is happy to talk about just about anything from cows to cars to video games, hockey will always remain one of his favorite pastimes.

Revisiting the Lightning’s Blockbuster Trade for Blake Coleman

Eugene Helfrick | February 12, 2026

For the Tampa Bay Lightning, the 2019-20 season was a make-or-break moment for a franchise that had become known as good enough to make deep runs in the postseason but…

Categories Archives, Devils History, Hockey History, Lightning History, New Jersey Devils, NHL Trade Analysis, Tampa Bay Lightning

Carolina Hurricanes Jersey History

Eugene Helfrick | February 11, 2026

For people that are supposed to be exceedingly competent businesspeople, National Hockey League owners sure do make some fascinating choices. For evidence, look no further than Peter Karmanos Jr., former…

Categories Archives, Carolina Hurricanes, Hockey History, Hurricanes History

2026 Olympic Games Men’s Hockey Power Rankings

Eugene Helfrick | February 9, 2026

For the first time since 2014, the NHL has returned to the Winter Olympic Games! While it was a long road to the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games, it…

Categories Editor Picks, Olympics, Power Rankings

A Brief History of Rinkside Advertising

Eugene Helfrick | February 8, 2026

*This archive was originally written by Jeff Seide Attend any NHL game today and you’ll be bombarded by colorful ads from large corporations. From arena sponsorship signage to dasher board…

Categories Archives, Hockey History, The Business of Hockey

NHL 2025-26 Power Rankings: Week 17

Eugene Helfrick | February 3, 2026

With the calendar turning to February in the 2025-26 NHL season, Olympic fever is in the air. While there will be games of consequence played in the coming days, it…

Categories Editor's Choice, Power Rankings

NHL 2025-26 Power Rankings: Week 16

Eugene Helfrick | January 27, 2026

What felt like minutes after Week 15 of THW’s Power Rankings went live, the next big trade chip came off the board, as Kiefer Sherwood was acquired by the San…

Categories Editor's Choice, Power Rankings

10 of the Best Duos of All Time in NHL History

Eugene Helfrick | January 24, 2026

The NHL has had its share of stars and superstars throughout history. Some of these players have been able to single-handedly impact a game, win a playoff series, even turn…

Categories Archives, Hockey History, Top 10 Lists

NHL 2025-26 Power Rankings: Week 15

Eugene Helfrick | January 20, 2026

15 weeks into the 2025-26 NHL season, we have our first admission of defeat. After entering the season looking to rebound from a disastrous 2024-25, the New York Rangers instead…

Categories Editor Picks, Power Rankings

2013 NHL Entry Draft: Where Are They Now?

Eugene Helfrick | January 17, 2026

With the 2013 NHL Entry Draft more than 10 years old, let’s look back at the top picks to see how their careers have progressed. So, have the top-10 picks…

Categories Archives, Hockey History, NHL Entry Draft

NHL 2025-26 Power Rankings: Week 14

Eugene Helfrick | January 13, 2026

January is a month of extremes in the NHL. By this point in the calendar, the league is fully in the doldrums of the season, where even the most dedicated…

Categories Editor Picks, Editor's Choice, Power Rankings

Active NHLers Destined for the HHOF

Eugene Helfrick | January 9, 2026

*This article was updated in January 2026 You will often hear about certain players being labeled “locks” for the Hockey Hall of Fame (HHOF). If their career ended today, their…

Categories Archives, Commentary

NHL 2025-26 Power Rankings: Week 13

Eugene Helfrick | January 6, 2026

While it has lost some status in recent years, the NHL Winter Classic is always one of my favorite events on the calendar, with the 2026 edition taking place on…

Categories Editor Picks, Power Rankings
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