Harrison Smajovits

A Deep Dive Into the Recently Proposed Atlanta NHL Arena

Harrison Smajovits | March 27, 2026

A major step in the return of the NHL to the Atlanta metro area has been taken. Renderings for the proposed arena and its surrounding development were recently revealed, and…

Lightning Star Nikita Kucherov Has Shot at NHL History

Harrison Smajovits | March 25, 2026

Nikita Kucherov leads the league in scoring with 120 points through 70 games. This torrid pace is not new, but the Tampa Bay Lightning star has turned up the dial…

3 Thoughts About the Lightning’s Recent Skid

Harrison Smajovits | March 15, 2026

The Tampa Bay Lightning have struggled to regain traction since the Olympic break, and the time after the trade deadline appears to present the same issue. After a strong win…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…