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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.

Revisiting the Tampa Bay Lightning’s 2022 Free Agency Class

Jack Pallotta | August 8, 2024

Every July, teams around the NHL have a golden opportunity to upgrade their roster. The first week of free agency is one of the most exciting times of the year…

Categories Lightning History, Tampa Bay Lightning

Lightning Happy to Have Shutdown Defenseman Ryan McDonagh Back

Jack Pallotta | August 5, 2024

General manager Julien BriseBois made improving his blue line a priority this summer. The Tampa Bay Lightning could not keep the puck out of their net last season, and the…

Categories Tampa Bay Lightning

Revisiting the Tampa Bay Lightning’s 2021 Free Agency Class

Jack Pallotta | August 5, 2024

Every July, teams around the NHL have a golden opportunity to upgrade their roster. The first week of free agency is one of the most exciting times of the year…

Categories Hockey History, Lightning History, Tampa Bay Lightning

Lightning Can Trust Brandon Hagel to Drive His Own Line This Season

Jack Pallotta | August 3, 2024

The Tampa Bay Lightning’s top-six forward core is shaping to be one of the best heading into the 2024-25 season. Despite losing Steven Stamkos, the Lightning found a better option…

Categories Season Previews, Tampa Bay Lightning

Lightning Trading Nick Perbix Isn’t the Solution to Defensive Log Jam

Jack Pallotta | August 1, 2024

Through several transactions this summer, the fabric of the Tampa Bay Lightning defense has been remolded ahead of the 2024-25 season. Tampa Bay brought back veteran blueliner Ryan McDonagh in…

Categories Advanced Stats, Tampa Bay Lightning

Lightning: Victor Hedman Expectations for 2024-25

Jack Pallotta | July 28, 2024

The second overall selection of the 2009 NHL Entry Draft belonged to the Tampa Bay Lightning. This pick ended up being franchise-altering, as they selected star defenseman Victor Hedman. Fast…

Categories Advanced Stats, Tampa Bay Lightning

Lightning’s Brayden Point’s Elite Shooting Percentage Is Sustainable

Jack Pallotta | July 24, 2024

Shooting percentage (SH%) is one of the most fascinating statistics in the NHL. The rate is dividing the shots on goal that go in the net by the total shots…

Categories Advanced Stats, Tampa Bay Lightning

Revisiting the Tampa Bay Lightning’s 2019 Free Agency Class

Jack Pallotta | July 22, 2024

Every July, teams around the NHL have a golden opportunity to upgrade their roster. The first week of free agency is one of the most exciting times of the year…

Categories Free Agency, Hockey History, Lightning History, Lightning Transactions, Tampa Bay Lightning

Lightning Need Vasilevskiy to Rebound Following Career-Worst Season

Jack Pallotta | July 16, 2024

Widely regarded as one the best goalies in the NHL, Andrei Vasilevskiy had the worst statistical season of his career last season. In September, the 29-year-old had surgery to repair…

Categories Lightning Goaltending, Tampa Bay Lightning

Lightning Bounce Back Candidate for 2024-25: Conor Sheary

Jack Pallotta | July 15, 2024

Last summer, the Tampa Bay Lightning made a splash to improve the middle-six forward group in free agency. General manager Julien BriseBois signed veteran forward Conor Sheary to a three-year…

Categories Tampa Bay Lightning

Expectations for New Lightning Forward Jesse Ylonen

Jack Pallotta | July 13, 2024

Through all the chaos of the Tampa Bay Lightning offseason, fans may have missed that the organization inked a deal with 24-year-old Jesse Ylonen in free agency. The winger was…

Categories Free Agency, Lightning Transactions, Tampa Bay Lightning

Lightning Must Hold on to Anthony Cirelli

Jack Pallotta | July 11, 2024

Tampa Bay Lightning forward Anthony Cirelli was heavily involved in trade rumors leading up to free agency. After re-acquiring Ryan McDonagh from the Nashville Predators, the Lightning needed cap space…

Categories Tampa Bay Lightning
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