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Lightning History

Today in Hockey History: April 21

Matthew Zator | April 21, 2023

April 21 has been a hectic day in National Hockey League history. We have seen defensemen shine on the offensive stage, some big hat tricks, and plenty of other memorable…

Categories Blackhawks History, Bruins History, Canadiens History, Column, Hockey History, Lightning History, Maple Leafs History, Wild History

Lightning’s Top-10 Goal Scorers All-Time

Eugene Helfrick | April 20, 2023

*This article was updated in April 2023 Whenever a new franchise enters the NHL, you never know what that team’s identity will become. While some teams never develop a single…

Categories Archives, Hockey History, Lightning History, Top 10 Lists

Today in Hockey History: April 17

Matthew Zator | April 17, 2023

This date has been very eventful in the history of the National Hockey League. A generational talent in Pittsburgh was the youngest ever to hit a particular milestone. This date…

Categories Column, Devils History, Hockey History, Islanders History, Lightning History, Penguins History, Red Wings History, Sabres History

Today in Hockey History: March 16

Matthew Zator | March 16, 2023

Today is about scoring goals and keeping them out of the net, as this date in National Hockey League history had provided multiple 50-goal scorers and some great goaltending. Plus,…

Categories Bruins History, Canadiens History, Capitals History, Column, Hockey History, Lightning History, Red Wings History

Lightning’s 3 Best Trade Deadlines as Buyers

Eugene Helfrick | March 11, 2023

Over the Tampa Bay Lightning’s near 30-year history, the franchise didn’t consistently enter the trade deadline as buyers until recently. However, when the Lightning have added players for a postseason…

Categories Archives, Hockey History, Lightning History, NHL Trade Analysis

Lightning Who Missed the Stanley Cup: J.T. Miller

Eugene Helfrick | February 21, 2023

For the Tampa Bay Lightning, the quest for two straight Stanley Cups did not come easily. Important roster changes took place throughout the 2019-20 season, which included adding key members…

Categories Archives, Hockey History, Lightning History, Vancouver Canucks

Steve Yzerman’s Best Lightning Trades

Steve Marowski | February 17, 2023

Steve Yzerman shocked the hockey world when he stepped down as general manager of the Tampa Bay Lightning in Sep. 2018. He was the GM and vice president of the…

Categories Archives, Hockey History, Lightning History, NHL Trade Analysis

Revisiting the Lightning’s Blockbuster Trade for Blake Coleman

Eugene Helfrick | February 12, 2023

For the Tampa Bay Lightning, the 2019-20 season was a make-or-break moment for a franchise that had become known as good enough to make deep runs in the postseason but…

Categories Archives, Devils History, Hockey History, Lightning History, NHL Trade Analysis

The 2012 Maple Leafs – Lightning Blockbuster Trade That Wasn’t

Eugene Helfrick | January 4, 2023

Every NHL trade has a story, from the biggest deadline blockbusters to the smallest depth moves to fill out an American Hockey League (AHL) roster. Sometimes that story is of…

Categories Archives, Hockey History, Lightning History, Toronto Maple Leafs

Today in Hockey History: Dec. 21

Matthew Zator | December 21, 2022

Dec. 21 has been a very eventful date in National Hockey League history. Two NHL records were broken, memories were made in Los Angeles, 250 was a magic number, and…

Categories Bruins History, Column, Devils History, Hockey History, Kings History, Lightning History, Sabres History

Revisiting the Dan Boyle Trade That’s Still Impacting the Lightning

Andrew Mulville | December 15, 2022

The Tampa Bay Lightning recently competed in their first-ever Stanley Cup playoff series against their in-state rival Florida Panthers. The two teams have a long history of playing against each…

Categories Archives, Hockey History, Lightning History, NHL Trade Analysis

Today in Hockey History: Dec. 9

Matthew Zator | December 9, 2022

This has been a very busy date in the history of the National Hockey League. The theme of this day has been expansion, leading scorers, historic firsts, and the number…

Categories Blackhawks History, Blues History, Canadiens History, Hockey History, Kings History, Lightning History, Oilers History, Sabres History, Senators History
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