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Jack Pallotta

Born and raised in New Jersey, Jack Pallotta is now a college student at the University of Tampa. Jack covers the Tampa Bay Lightning with his dataset of hand-tracked microstats for the team. He is a catalyst in analyzing the game through deep analytical lenses.

Lightning’s Michael Eyssimont Playing Better Than Production Suggests

Jack Pallotta | November 18, 2024

Using points to tell the entire story is an unfair way to analyze players in the NHL. After all, no matter the point totals, these players are talented enough to…

Categories Tampa Bay Lightning

Lightning Must Utilize More Passing Plays Before Taking Shot Attempts

Jack Pallotta | November 13, 2024

Looking at the Tampa Bay Lightning’s early-season transition microstats with zone entries and zone exits, it’s fair to say the team has some work to do. Before the season, fans…

Categories Tampa Bay Lightning

Lightning Must Start Controlling Their Zone Exits With Possession More Often

Jack Pallotta | November 11, 2024

After determining hockey analytics have shortcomings, microstats are an excellent tool to bridge the gap between the eye test and advanced statistics. In the last article, I looked at the…

Categories Tampa Bay Lightning

Lightning More Conservative on Zone Entries to Start Season

Jack Pallotta | November 11, 2024

Advanced analytics and statistics in hockey have rapidly evolved over the past decade. Websites like EvolvingHockey have introduced player evaluation models such as WAR (Wins Above Replacement). Other sites like…

Categories Advanced Stats, Tampa Bay Lightning

3 Takeaways From the Lightning’s 3-2 Loss Against the Blues

Jack Pallotta | November 6, 2024

Following a three-game win streak, the Tampa Bay Lightning have now lost three straight on the road to Central Division opponents. While the Lightning faced two of the league’s powerhouses…

Categories Tampa Bay Lightning

3 Takeaways From the Lightning’s Winless Weekend

Jack Pallotta | November 4, 2024

After a stunning three-game win streak, the Tampa Bay Lightning dropped back-to-back losses to the Minnesota Wild and Winnipeg Jets on the road over the weekend. Despite that they are…

Categories Tampa Bay Lightning

Lightning Rookie Conor Geekie Fits Nicely in Top 6 Role

Jack Pallotta | October 30, 2024

The Tampa Bay Lightning defeated their old captain, Steven Stamkos, and the Nashville Predators in overtime on home ice on Monday night (Oct. 28) in one of the biggest games…

Categories Tampa Bay Lightning

Reviewing J.J. Moser’s First 8 Games With the Lightning

Jack Pallotta | October 29, 2024

The Tampa Bay Lightning rebounded following a frustrating loss with a shutout victory over a solid Washington Capitals squad at Amalie Arena (Oct. 25). The highlight of the night was…

Categories Tampa Bay Lightning

Lightning’s Mitchell Chaffee Excelling in Transition Game Early On

Jack Pallotta | October 26, 2024

Despite losing to the Minnesota Wild in regulation on Thursday night (Oct. 24), there are plenty of reasons for Tampa Bay Lightning fans to remain optimistic in the early stages…

Categories Tampa Bay Lightning

Lightning’s Anthony Cirelli Putting Offseason Trade Rumors to Bed With Hot Start

Jack Pallotta | October 23, 2024

To nobody’s surprise, the Tampa Bay Lightning’s offensive unit looks one of the best in the NHL to open the 2024-25 season. While the team has received production as usual…

Categories Tampa Bay Lightning

Lightning’s New Possession-Dominant Line One of the League’s Best So Far This Season

Jack Pallotta | October 21, 2024

The Tampa Bay Lightning were a wild-card team heading into this season. With a lot of moving pieces over the summer, including the departure of captain Steven Stamkos, there was…

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2 Lightning Players Showing Improvements at 5-on-5 Early This Season

Jack Pallotta | October 16, 2024

The Tampa Bay Lightning are off to a good start. They are 2-0-0 after a 4-1 victory over the Vancouver Canucks in their home opener on Tuesday. The Lightning’s stars…

Categories Tampa Bay Lightning
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