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Jim Bay

Jim covers the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Chicago Blackhawks for THW while splitting time between Upstate New York and Florida. The native of Illinois is a retired Special Education Teacher and enjoys writing about hockey and all sports when he is not slashing his way around local golf courses. To follow or contact Jim on Twitter, go to (https://twitter.com/baysports007)

3 Takeaways From Lightning’s Game 2 Rebound Win vs. the Maple Leafs

Jim Bay | May 5, 2022

The Tampa Bay Lightning came into Game 2 against the Toronto Maple Leafs with something to prove after being blown 5-0 in Game 1 on Monday. They did just that…

Categories Tampa Bay Lightning

4 Takeaways From Lightning Game 1 Loss vs. the Maple Leafs

Jim Bay | May 3, 2022

The Tampa Bay Lightning did not look like a two-time Stanley Cup champion on Monday night. Auston Matthews scored two goals and had an assist for the Toronto Maple Leafs…

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3 Reasons the Lightning Will 3-Peat as Cup Champions

Jim Bay | May 2, 2022

The Tampa Bay Lightning have a rare opportunity for a historic feat. Should they make a run through the playoffs and complete the championship three-peat, they would be the first…

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3 Lightning Players Who Need to Produce in the 2022 Playoffs

Jim Bay | May 1, 2022

After securing their playoff berth and the No. 3 seed in the Atlantic Division, the Tampa Bay Lightning are starting the quest for their third consecutive Stanley Cup. However, many…

Categories Editor's Choice, Tampa Bay Lightning

Steven Stamkos Should be in the Lady Byng & Messier Award Discussions

Jim Bay | April 28, 2022

There are people in many workplaces that work very hard, and very well for long periods of time but do not receive the accolades that they deserve. The Tampa Bay…

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Lightning’s 3 Biggest Threats in the Eastern Conference

Jim Bay | April 27, 2022

The Tampa Bay Lightning will have a difficult road ahead of them if they want to secure their third straight Stanley Cup Championship. Looking at the eight playoff teams in…

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3 Takeaways From Lightning’s Weekend Games vs Predators & Panthers

Jim Bay | April 25, 2022

The Tampa Bay Lightning sent a message to the rest of the league with a pair of decisive victories over the weekend, dominating the Nashville Predators 6-2 on Saturday while…

Categories Tampa Bay Lightning
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