Lightning’s Alnefelt Developing Smoothly with Crunch Eugene Helfrick | December 20, 2022 When you talk about the Tampa Bay Lightning’s recent goaltending situation, the conversation starts and stops with Andrei Vasilevskiy. He is widely considered to be one of the best goaltenders…
NHL’s Top 5 Goaltending Duos Eugene Helfrick | October 7, 2022 The role of an NHL goaltender is one of the most complicated in all of sports. While hockey is a team game, ultimately the success or failure of a franchise…
NHL Goalie Report: 2022-23 Atlantic Division Preview Shaun Filippelli | September 11, 2022 The NHL Goalie Report is back! Poised to be better than ever, this series will cover all that matters most throughout 2022-23. Expect these writeups to showcase league leaders, highlight-reel…
Andrei Vasilevskiy On-Pace to Be an All-Time Great Goaltender Connor Ziparo | July 27, 2022 Andrei Vasilevskiy has done a lot in five short years as the starting goaltender for the Tampa Bay Lightning. Aside from the team’s success throughout his tenure, he’s emerged as…
Can the Lightning Survive a Vasilevskiy Injury in 2022-23? Lydia Szyjka | July 27, 2022 For the past five years, the Lightning have not needed to worry about who’s going to be in net when the season begins —and especially once the puck drops for…
Lightning’s Vasilevskiy is Conn Smythe Favorite Through Round 2 Connor Ziparo | May 25, 2022 The Tampa Bay Lightning’s 2-0 win to close out their second-round series against the Florida Panthers marks the second straight season that Tampa Bay has knocked their state rivals out…
Lightning’s Vasilevskiy Not a Vezina Contender Despite Strong Play Eugene Helfrick | February 8, 2022 Since Andrei Vasilevskiy took over as starting goaltender for the Tampa Bay Lightning back at the 2017 trade deadline, he has been one of if not the best goalies in…
Lightning May Have Their Backup Goalie Answer in Amir Miftakhov Eugene Helfrick | November 17, 2021 After spending the first 20 years of their existence struggling to find consistent goaltending, the Tampa Bay Lightning now have, arguably, the best starting goaltender in the NHL. While Andrei…
Lightning Should Be Concerned About Elliott’s Preseason Play Eugene Helfrick | October 3, 2021 It’s important not to draw too many conclusions from preseason play in the NHL. Main teams are split up to play multiple games in different cities, with prospects and depth…
Lightning Should Go Bargain Hunting for a Free Agent Goaltender Eugene Helfrick | July 28, 2021 For the Tampa Bay Lightning, their 2021 free agency is likely to be an uneventful one. Due to being hard up against the cap, the team will have very little…
Lightning’s Vasilevskiy Continues Vezina-Worthy Play in Game 2 Nathan Moser | June 2, 2021 The NHL released the three Vezina Trophy finalists on Tuesday. For the fourth straight time, Tampa Bay Lightning goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy is a nominee for the award (the other two…
Lightning Securing Their Future in Net Behind Vasilevskiy Eugene Helfrick | May 7, 2021 For the Tampa Bay Lightning, starting goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy is a true keystone of the franchise. To put it simply, he is one of the best goalies in the entire…
