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Harrison Smajovits

Harrison covers the Tampa Bay Lightning for The Hockey Writers from the Tampa Bay Area. He graduated from the University of Florida with a Bachelor's in Telecommunication and then a Master's in Sports Management. Harrison strives to uphold a high journalistic standard and is excited to be part of Lightning coverage.

Lightning Take More Hits on Injury Front as Trade Deadline Nears

Harrison Smajovits | March 5, 2026

The Tampa Bay Lightning can’t seem to shake the injury bug. They’re set to lose a key addition from this season for the remainder of the season as they try…

Categories NHL News, Tampa Bay Lightning, Trade Deadline

2025-26 Vezina Trophy Tracker: New Goalie Enters Conversation

Harrison Smajovits | March 1, 2026

A month full of Olympic action in February almost made us forget there was NHL action to be played. Each team only played a handful of games, but it’s been…

Categories Capitals Goaltending, Detroit Red Wings, Islanders Goaltending, Lightning Goaltending, New York Islanders, NHL Goaltending, Red Wings Goaltending, Tampa Bay Lightning, Washington Capitals

Steven Stamkos Opens the Door for a Possible Reunion With the Lightning

Harrison Smajovits | February 28, 2026

With the strong run they’ve been on over the past few months, eyes are going to be on the Tampa Bay Lightning as the trade deadline approaches. General manager Julien…

Categories Nashville Predators, Tampa Bay Lightning

Updates on the NHL’s Possible Return to Atlanta

Harrison Smajovits | February 26, 2026

The tone surrounding a return of the NHL to Atlanta has changed quite a bit over the past year. For much of 2024 and 2025, confidence was high. It seemed…

Categories Atlanta Thrashers, NHL Expansion, NHL News

Lightning Storylines to Follow as the NHL Season Gets Going Again

Harrison Smajovits | February 23, 2026

With the end of the 2026 Winter Olympics, the Tampa Bay Lightning are now ready to get back to work. The NHL season resumes on Wednesday, with the Lightning among…

Categories Olympics, Tampa Bay Lightning

Tampa Bay Lightning at the Olympics: Post-Preliminary Round Check-In

Harrison Smajovits | February 16, 2026

The preliminary round of the men’s ice hockey tournament in the 2026 Winter Olympics is in the books. The Tampa Bay Lightning have their reps overseas, either already bound for…

Categories Olympics, Tampa Bay Lightning

Lightning vs Panthers Battle of Florida Still Deserves More Love

Harrison Smajovits | February 6, 2026

For the first 25 years of their existence, there was near-total indifference between the Florida Panthers and Tampa Bay Lightning. Neither team was good at the same time, and for…

Categories Florida Panthers, Tampa Bay Lightning

Lightning Managing Health as Olympic Break Approaches

Harrison Smajovits | February 4, 2026

The Tampa Bay Lightning made the most of their historic outdoor game at Raymond James Stadium and now turn the page to the remainder of the season. The approaching Olympic…

Categories Tampa Bay Lightning

Key Updates Ahead of Tampa Bay Lightning Stadium Series Game

Harrison Smajovits | January 31, 2026

The weekend of the big game has finally arrived. The mayor of Tampa is surrendering the city to pirates as you’re reading this during Gasparilla. Once the invasion subsides, the…

Categories NHL News, Tampa Bay Lightning

2025-26 Vezina Trophy Tracker: 2 Goalies Separate Themselves in January

Harrison Smajovits | January 27, 2026

As the 2025-26 season marches on, award season, at least between the pipes, is starting to take shape. January has arguably made it a two-goalie race for the Vezina Trophy,…

Categories Colorado Avalanche, New York Islanders, NHL Goaltending, NHL News, Tampa Bay Lightning, Washington Capitals

Tampa Bay Lightning Stadium Series Game Enters Preparation Stage

Harrison Smajovits | January 21, 2026

In less than two weeks, the latest edition of the Stadium Series will take place at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, FL. The Tampa Bay Lightning will face off against…

Categories Tampa Bay Lightning

Lightning Prospect Check-In: Duke, Geekie, and O’Reilly Roll into 2026

Harrison Smajovits | January 13, 2026

The Tampa Bay Lightning continue to steamroll their way through the 2026 half of the season. They’ve won 10 in a row, showing this team has a lot of fight…

Categories Lightning Prospects, Tampa Bay Lightning
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