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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.

Multiple Lightning Players Reach Milestones in Win Over Islanders

Harrison Smajovits | March 31, 2024

The Tampa Bay Lightning continued their post-trade deadline roll by defeating the New York Islanders 4-1. While the team as a whole is on a tear, the win is also…

Categories Tampa Bay Lightning

Lightning Series Win Over Bruins Embodies Their 2023-24 Season

Harrison Smajovits | March 28, 2024

With the season the Tampa Bay Lightning have had, this season-long outcome shouldn’t be the case. However, with a 3-1 win Wednesday night, they have won their season series over…

Categories Boston Bruins, Tampa Bay Lightning

Andrei Vasilevskiy Makes 47 Saves in Lightning Win Over Panthers

Harrison Smajovits | March 17, 2024

The Tampa Bay Lightning picked up a statement win Saturday night against the Florida Panthers, 5-3. After going up 4-0, the team faced the risk of watching another early multi-goal…

Categories Tampa Bay Lightning

How Viable Would Another NHL Team Be in Atlanta?

Harrison Smajovits | March 16, 2024

The push to expand the NHL beyond 32 teams gains extra external force. This week, an Atlanta-based group, including former NHL player and NHL on TNT analyst Anson Carter, made…

Categories Atlanta Thrashers, Editor's Choice, NHL Expansion

Grading the Tampa Bay Lightning’s Trade Deadline

Harrison Smajovits | March 9, 2024

The NHL Trade Deadline is now behind us. The Tampa Bay Lightning chose to be busy at the deadline and got themselves some extra assistance for the remaining stretch of…

Categories NHL Trade Analysis, Tampa Bay Lightning

Power Play Woes Cost Lightning in 6-3 Loss to Flames

Harrison Smajovits | March 8, 2024

The Tampa Bay Lightning returned from their four-day break and took a loss to the Calgary Flames 6-3. It was another tough loss at home as they were swept in…

Categories Calgary Flames, Tampa Bay Lightning

What Will the Lightning Get From ELC Signings Szturc & Roelens?

Harrison Smajovits | March 6, 2024

The Tampa Bay Lightning are making moves – for the future. The first player inked to a deal was forward Milo Roelens. Forward Gabriel Szturc joined the Lightning organization the…

Categories Lightning Prospects, Tampa Bay Lightning

Nick Paul Is Proving the Lightning Were Right to Trade for Him

Harrison Smajovits | March 1, 2024

During the 2021-22 NHL season, the Tampa Bay Lightning made significant buyer moves in an attempt to secure their third-straight Stanley Cup. On March 20, 2022, three days after their…

Categories Lightning History, NHL Trade Analysis, Ottawa Senators, Senators History, Tampa Bay Lightning

Evaluating the Lightning Trade for Brandon Hagel 2 Years Later

Harrison Smajovits | February 28, 2024

It’s been nearly two years since the Tampa Bay Lightning acquired Brandon Hagel in a blockbuster trade with the Chicago Blackhawks. The price for Hagel, along with two fourth-round picks?…

Categories Blackhawks History, Hockey History, Lightning History, NHL Trade Analysis

That Time Vincent Lecavalier Played Jean Beliveau in a Movie

Harrison Smajovits | February 26, 2024

The No. 4 is important to both the Montreal Canadiens and the Tampa Bay Lightning. In Montreal, it holds importance because it was worn by Jean Beliveau. In Tampa Bay,…

Categories Hockey Movies, Montreal Canadiens, Tampa Bay Lightning

How the Tampa Bay Lightning Could Host an Outdoor Game

Harrison Smajovits | February 21, 2024

The NHL outdoor games in 2024 are behind us, and we now know what’s to come in 2025 in Columbus and Chicago. One city gets to experience hockey outdoors for…

Categories Florida Panthers, Tampa Bay Lightning

Andrei Vasilevskiy Continuing Return to Form for Surging Lightning

Harrison Smajovits | February 15, 2024

The Tampa Bay Lightning have won 10 of their last 13 games, including a big shootout victory against the rival Boston Bruins on Feb. 13. This key win featured a…

Categories Lightning Goaltending, Tampa Bay Lightning
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