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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.

Lightning Need Post-All-Star Spark

Eugene Helfrick | January 30, 2018

With the All-Star Game in the rearview mirror, it is already time for the Tampa Bay Lightning to put the excitement of the weekend behind them and look to build upon…

Categories Tampa Bay Lightning

History Says Yzerman Will Sell at Deadline

Eugene Helfrick | January 24, 2018

Lightning general manager Steve Yzerman is known to be a shrewd businessman when it comes to making trades. Part of how he has turned Tampa Bay into a contender is…

Categories Lightning Management, Tampa Bay Lightning, Trade Deadline

The Lightning Will Miss J.T. Brown

Eugene Helfrick | January 21, 2018

J.T. Brown’s departure to the Anaheim Ducks represents the end of an era for the Tampa Bay Lightning. After winning a national championship with the University of Minnesota-Duluth hockey team…

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Syracuse Crunch Showcasing Lightning’s Bright Future

Eugene Helfrick | January 18, 2018

During the 2016-17 season, the Syracuse Crunch went on a deep playoff run, taking them all the way to the Calder Cup Final. Despite their success, however, Lightning GM Steve Yzerman…

Categories Lightning Prospects, Tampa Bay Lightning

Hedman’s Injury Stifling Lightning

Eugene Helfrick | January 14, 2018

A major part of why the Tampa Bay Lightning have played so well this season is their continuously improving defense. Heading into the 2017-18 season, the Lightning appeared to have…

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Lightning Viewership Reaches Historic Highs

Eugene Helfrick | January 10, 2018

It is no secret that this has been a big year for hockey in Tampa. Between the upcoming NHL All-Star game and the Lightning playing like one of the best…

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Budaj Injury Provides Opportunity for Lightning

Eugene Helfrick | January 1, 2018

With Peter Budaj’s rather serious injury incurred against the Philadelphia Flyers, the Tampa Bay Lightning will be forced to answer a looming question about the team. While starting goaltender Andrei Vasileveskiy is…

Categories Lightning Goaltending, Tampa Bay Lightning

Lightning’s Potent Power Play

Eugene Helfrick | December 26, 2017

At the end of the 2015-16 regular season, Tampa Bay Lightning fans had one question keeping them up at night… How did a team that featured star offensive players like Steven…

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Conacher Adds Spark to Lightning

Eugene Helfrick | December 15, 2017

Whenever the recent resurgence of the Tampa Bay Lightning is discussed, there are a few players that always come to mind. Alex Killorn, Tyler Johnson, Ondrej Palat and Nikita Kucherov…

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Lightning Passing Problems Contributing to Slump

Eugene Helfrick | December 2, 2017

Adversity builds character. It is a phrase as old as time, but there is truth in these words. When it comes to the sports world, occasional losing streaks can be…

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Lightning Strike Hard on West Coast Swing

Eugene Helfrick | November 16, 2017

If you are a fan of an east coast hockey team, there is one road trip every year that sends chills down your spine: the dreaded California gauntlet. Between the…

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Tyler Johnson Still a Good Fit for the Bolts?

Eugene Helfrick | November 12, 2017

The +/- statistic is often maligned, and for good reason. It leaves a lot to be desired since it is easily skewed by factors outside of a player’s control. With…

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