Lightning Face New Threats in 2020-21 Division Realignment Frank Quartarone | December 13, 2020 The latest NHL realignment proposal came out just a couple of days ago, the same day the NHL announced its plans for a 56-game season to start in mid-January. The temporary alignment…
Lightning: The Future of Cedric Paquette Nathan Moser | December 13, 2020 For years now, Tampa Bay Lightning forward Cedric Paquette has been a prime example of a solid bottom-six talent. He brings a lot to the ice for his team. He…
Lightning Lack Rivalry in Quest to Defend Stanley Cup Kyle Knopp | December 13, 2020 The National Hockey League was built around rivalries. Think about the Original Six – the Boston Bruins, Chicago Blackhawks, Detroit Red Wings, Montreal Canadiens, New York Rangers, and Toronto Maple…
Lightning Stanley Cup Hangover Could Derail Stanley Cup Repeat Zach Seifter | December 12, 2020 Alright, Tampa Bay, the party’s over. Well, it will be in a month’s time. The NHL looks to be officially back, as it was announced on Tuesday by ESPN’s Greg…
Lightning Should Consider a Salary-Dump Trade With Red Wings Eugene Helfrick | December 12, 2020 Whenever you discuss a mock trade, it’s impossible to not look like a fool. Player value is highly subjective, after all, and a prospect or first-round pick that you hold…
Lightning Fans Sent a Special Message for the 2020 Stanley Cup Run [Video] Eugene Helfrick | December 10, 2020 The 2020 NHL Playoffs will be one that Tampa Bay Lightning fans remember forever. Between the Lightning capturing their second Stanley Cup in franchise history, to the unbelievable scenario that…
Lightning Lose More than Just a Player if Killorn Leaves Frank Quartarone | December 9, 2020 Tampa Bay Lightning GM Julien BriseBois did a masterful job getting the team into position to finally take home the Stanley Cup after a 16-year drought. With the 2020-21 season…
Red Wings & Lightning: Mock Salary Cap Trade Tony Wolak | December 9, 2020 If a few more things fall into place, Detroit Red Wings training camp will start later this month. Add one more holiday to the December calendar. Steve Yzerman got most…
Jon Cooper Optimistic About Upcoming NHL Season, ‘It’s Just a Matter of When’ [Video] Eugene Helfrick | December 5, 2020 Tampa Bay Lightning head coach John Cooper recently discussed how he was feeling optimistic about the start of the 2020-21 season. As he said in the video below, “we have…
Analyzing the Lightning’s Potential Trade Partners to Clear Cap Space Eugene Helfrick | December 5, 2020 It’s no secret that the Tampa Bay Lightning are in the middle of a deep cap crunch. Years of success led the franchise to lock down their veteran core to…
The Lightning Are Built to Repeat as Stanley Cup Champions Frank Quartarone | December 4, 2020 In 2019-20, the Tampa Bay Lightning were able to achieve the ultimate goal of every NHL franchise, win the holiest of holy grails, the Stanley Cup. The current core for…
NHL Rumors: Penguins, Red Wings, Lightning, Bruins, More Jim Parsons | December 3, 2020 In today’s NHL rumor rundown, what is going on in the NHL that not one free agent has been signed in over a month? Is there another wave of deals…