Lightning Finding Amazing Value in Bogosian Eugene Helfrick | August 29, 2020 Heading into the 2020 NHL trade deadline, it was clear that the Tampa Bay Lightning would be buyers. With a stockpile of draft capital and a playoff position all but…
Lightning Must Chase Halak From Net to Defeat Bruins Eugene Helfrick | August 23, 2020 As the Tampa Bay Lightning were preparing for the 2020 NHL Playoffs, there was nothing but uncertainty surrounding hockey. Between the difficulties of bubble life, to the insanity that could…
Goodrow Trade Is Now Paying the Lightning Dividends Eugene Helfrick | August 22, 2020 As the Tampa Bay Lightning approached the 2020 NHL trade deadline, it appeared that the team’s roster was set. Unlike in 2019, when general manager Julien BriseBois decided to stand-pat,…
Lightning Finding Their Postseason Magic Once Again Eugene Helfrick | August 20, 2020 If you had told Tampa Bay Lightning fans that the team would eliminate the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-1 before the start of the 2019 Playoffs, the general response wouldn’t have…
Blue Jackets – Lightning Game 5 Notes: Columbus Playoff Bubble Bursts Pete Bauer | August 20, 2020 The Columbus Blue Jackets fell into an early 2-0 hole, climbed out for a two-goal lead, then blew that lead with 1:38 left in the game, and lost in overtime.…
Lightning Giving Blue Jackets Dose of Own Defensive Medicine Mark Scheig | August 19, 2020 The Tampa Bay Lightning have high-end offense. Everyone knows that. The Columbus Blue Jackets have a stout defense. Everyone knows that too. It’s the unstoppable force (Lightning offense) against the…
Blue Jackets – Lightning Game 4 Notes: Hot Start But No Finish Pete Bauer | August 18, 2020 For the first time this postseason, the Columbus Blue Jackets have lost two games in a row. To win this series against the Tampa Bay Lightning, they’ll need to win…
Blue Jackets’ Players Need to be Rested & Ready for Game 4 Mark Scheig | August 17, 2020 The Columbus Blue Jackets don’t make excuses for anything. That isn’t changing anytime soon just because they’re tired. You’ve seen the Blue Jackets insane schedule of late. They’ve played 31…
Lightning: Gourde Earning His Keep in the Playoffs Eugene Helfrick | August 16, 2020 When Yanni Gourde made his NHL debut back in the 2015-16 season, he looked like the quintessential Tampa Bay Lightning forward. As an undersized, undrafted free-agent with incredible scoring potential,…
Blue Jackets – Lightning Game 3 Notes: Power(less) Play Dooms Columbus Pete Bauer | August 16, 2020 It’s now an uphill battle for the Columbus Blue Jackets after losing Game 3 by a score of 3-2 to the Tampa Bay Lightning. In this best-of-seven series, it takes four wins. And…
Blue Jackets Inconsistent Power Play Finally Powering Up Mark Scheig | August 15, 2020 Baby steps. When it comes to the Columbus Blue Jackets power play, any sort of breakthrough seems like a major accomplishment. It’s wild inconsistency has been a sore spot amongst…
Blue Jackets Are Business as Usual With Game 2 Preparations Mark Scheig | August 13, 2020 On to the next one. That might sound boring to you. But for the Columbus Blue Jackets, moving on to the next one after a loss is business as usual.…