Is It Time for the Lightning to Trade Point? Eugene Helfrick | September 15, 2019 Timing is everything while discussing a topic as constantly in-flux as restricted free agent (RFA) signings this summer. This article is being written directly after Mitch Marner signed his six-year,…
NHL Rumors: Flames, Lightning, Ducks, More Jim Parsons | September 14, 2019 In today’s NHL rumor rundown there is news on a few free agents now that Mitch Marner is signed, including Matthew Tkachuk and the Calgary Flames, and Brayden Point and…
Sergachev Will Be the Lightning’s Defensive X-Factor Eugene Helfrick | September 14, 2019 For the Tampa Bay Lightning, building a defensive corps that could compete with the best in the NHL has been a long and arduous task. For many years, the franchise…
Lightning Preseason Award Winners Steve Marowski | September 12, 2019 After one of the best seasons in recent years, the Tampa Bay Lightning cleaned up at the NHL Awards in June. Forward Nikita Kucherov took home three awards — the…
The Lightning’s Forward Future: Steady or Stagnant? Eugene Helfrick | September 12, 2019 I’m not a huge fan of the title, so if it doesn’t work well, let me know. Also, I worry that this article feels a touch choppy, but I’m not sure why that is.
Rick Peckham’s Top 3 Lightning Calls Steve Marowski | September 11, 2019 Tampa Bay Lightning play-by-play announcer Rick Peckham will begin his 24th season as the voice of the Lightning this fall, but it will also be his last. Peckham has been…
Lightning Cup Window Closing Quickly Steve Marowski | September 7, 2019 The Tampa Bay Lightning were the favorites to win the Stanley Cup for almost all of the 2018-19 season. They had their best season in franchise history and one of…
Countdown to Puck Drop – Day 27 – Lightning Will Need McDonagh in the Playoffs Steve Marowski | September 5, 2019 Introducing The Hockey Writers’ Countdown to Puck Drop series. From now until the puck drops on the 2019-20 NHL’s regular season on Oct. 2 when the Toronto Maple Leafs host…
Lightning’s Defense Still Powered by Former Rangers Eugene Helfrick | August 31, 2019 Just kinda put this together on a whim. Let me know if it reads well. Thanks
Lightning: Setting Expectations for Kucherov Eugene Helfrick | August 28, 2019 This article had a lot of stats and figures. Let me know if it still reads well or if it turned out a bit muddled.
Pat Maroon Leaves Golden Legacy in St. Louis Stephen Ground | August 25, 2019 Few one-year contracts have had a greater impact or legacy than the one Pat Maroon just officially brought to an end by signing with the Tampa Bay Lightning. The Oakville,…
Lightning: What If Point Isn’t Signed to Start the Season? Eugene Helfrick | August 24, 2019 As the NHL season approaches, many teams find themselves at an impasse with their restricted free agents (RFAs). Despite training camp being only a few short weeks away, RFAs across…