Eugene Helfrick
Eugene Helfrick is a writer from the Tampa Bay area. He has written about the Lightning for two years at pucksandrecreation.com, formerly alongtheboards.com.
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Golden Knights Should Raid the Senators
February 19th, 2019 As the 2019 Trade Deadline approaches, the Vegas Golden Knights find themselves in a difficult position. While they sit firmly in playoff position, they don't look like the magical team that went to the 2018 Stanley Cup Final. Throughout the season, they have struggled to find consistent offense, oftentimes riding a scoring hot streak...
Lightning & Rangers Make Perfect Trade Partners
February 17th, 2019 For the second straight season, the Tampa Bay Lightning will be buyers at the trade deadline, looking to stock up before making a push for the Stanley Cup. On the other side of the coin, for the second straight season, the New York Rangers will be looking to sell as they rebuild their franchise with new talent. So, even though they...
What If the Lightning Got Huberdeau?
February 16th, 2019 As we inch closer to the NHL trade deadline, the rumor mill is in full fever pitch, with new names and trade targets getting thrown out there every day. No team is immune to this talk, even if you are at the top of the league like the Tampa Bay Lightning. Despite having one of the top rosters in the NHL, there will always be an...
Lightning's Deadline Deals in the Yzerman Era
February 14th, 2019 During his time as general manager of the Tampa Bay Lightning, Steve Yzerman approached every trade deadline differently. Some seasons he was a seller, auctioning off veteran players in order to help build the future of the franchise. Other seasons he was a buyer, cashing in some of those assets he acquired at past deadlines in order to...
Golden Knights: Buyers or Sellers at the Trade Deadline?
February 10th, 2019 As the Vegas Golden Knights approach their second ever trade deadline, they find themselves in a similar position as they were in their first. Despite having a slow start to the season, the Golden Knights have fought their way back into a playoff spot, currently sitting third in the Pacific Division, close to 10 points clear of...
Lightning Could Use Panarin, but Is It Worth It?
February 10th, 2019 Heading into the 2019 Trade Deadline, it seemed likely that the Tampa Bay Lightning would be relatively quiet after having a busy 2018 Deadline. Julien BriseBois, the Lightning's first-year general manager, inherited a team filled with both high-end talent and depth, so the idea of making a move to improve this already great roster felt...
