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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.

Playoff Team Trade Targets at the All-Star Break

Eugene Helfrick | February 6, 2023

With the All-Star Break taking place this week, most NHL teams found themselves with time off, as only a handful of games took place. Due to this, it didn’t make…

NHL 2022-23 Power Rankings: Week 17

Eugene Helfrick | January 30, 2023

Well here we are, the NHL All-Star Break. For the next week, most of the league will be taking some time off to rest and celebrate their best players in…

2012 NHL Draft Top 10: Where Are They Now?

Eugene Helfrick | January 29, 2023

Updated Jan. 2023 Despite how often people try to evaluate a draft class as players are selected, it can take years for new draftees to grow into their roles with…

Lightning Want Horvat, Even if They Can’t Afford Him

Eugene Helfrick | January 27, 2023

With the flat cap bearing down on teams across the NHL, the 2023 Trade Deadline in March is going to be an interesting one, as there will be two opposing…

NHL 2022-23 Power Rankings: Week 16

Eugene Helfrick | January 23, 2023

As the 2022-23 NHL season continues, the bigger picture is coming into focus. In the Eastern Conference, it’s starting to look more like 2021-22, where the top seven to eight…

2013 NHL Entry Draft: Where Are They Now?

Eugene Helfrick | January 17, 2023

With the 2013 NHL Entry Draft approaching its’ 10th anniversary this offseason, let’s look back at the top picks to see how their careers have progressed. So, have the top-10…

NHL 2022-23 Power Rankings: Week 15

Eugene Helfrick | January 16, 2023

Ahh, the doldrums of the NHL season. No matter how dedicated of a fan you are, it can be a little bit tough to stay interested in early-January hockey when…

NHL’s Top 5 Defenses – Midseason Updated

Eugene Helfrick | January 10, 2023

Defense wins championships. It’s a saying as old as hockey itself, but there is truth to this wisdom. A stout defense can both limit the opponent’s scoring chances while placing…

NHL 2022-23 Power Rankings: Week 14

Eugene Helfrick | January 9, 2023

It’s a new year, and that means we have a new look for THW’s power rankings! After taking a few weeks off due to the holiday season, we are back…

NHL Contracts Are Becoming More and More ‘Lockout-Proof’

Eugene Helfrick | January 7, 2023

NHL players have been preparing themselves for the next potential NHL lockout. In recent years, there has been a drastic uptick in the number of NHL contracts that have a…

The 2012 Maple Leafs – Lightning Blockbuster Trade That Wasn’t

Eugene Helfrick | January 4, 2023

Every NHL trade has a story, from the biggest deadline blockbusters to the smallest depth moves to fill out an American Hockey League (AHL) roster. Sometimes that story is of…

Top 10 Best Ice Hockey Leagues

Eugene Helfrick | January 3, 2023

Have you ever wondered if there are hockey leagues that rival the NHL in terms of talent, viewership, and fan-base? Well, if you have, then this segment should be just…

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