Lightning History
Top 5 Trades in Lightning History
November 29th, 2016 The Tampa Bay Lightning franchise has been around for a quarter century. In that time, the various team general managers have pulled off some trades that have changed the course of not only a season but the organization in some cases. Perhaps it shouldn’t come as any...
Unforgettable Journey for Vinny Lecavalier
June 26th, 2016 It became official this week. Former Tampa Bay Lightning captain, Vinny Lecavalier announced his retirement from the NHL. He played in 1,212 games and scored 421 goals and had 949 total points and in addition to the Lightning, suited up for the Philadelphia Flyers before...
NHL Draft Rewind: Lightning's Top Five Picks of All-Time
June 16th, 2016 During the Tampa Bay Lightning's 24-year history in the National Hockey League, the franchise has made some memorable (and not so memorable) selections in the NHL Entry Draft. Of the 217 players chosen by the franchise over the course of 24 entry drafts -- not counting...
Looking Back: Bolts With No Cup Lore Since 2004
May 4th, 2016 Moving forward in the Stanley Cup playoffs, The Hockey Writers will be taking a short look at the past successes of the final eight teams left in the postseason. When was the last time they reached the Stanley Cup Finals? How long has it been since they hoisted the...
The Tampa Bay Lightning Franchise Four
December 3rd, 2015 The Franchise Four. The Mount Rushmore. Four players who tell the story of an organization. In this series, I’ll be taking a look at the history of all 30 NHL squads. For criteria, I’m choosing one forward, defenceman, goaltender and a wild card from any...
Best and Worst of First Three Drafts of Steve Yzerman
November 30th, 2015 Because the transition for most NHL draft picks can be measured easier by a calendar than a stop watch, the last three drafts are immune from this review. That said; let’s take a closer look at the drafts by the Tampa Bay Lightning in General Manager, Steve Yzerman’s...