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Lightning History

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…

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…

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

Eugene Helfrick | December 16, 2022

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…

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…

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…

Martin St. Louis, the Little Big Man

Eugene Helfrick | December 6, 2022

Little Big Men have always been a staple in the NHL.  You know the type: fast as the wind, nimble on their feet, quick with their hands and tough to…

Today in Hockey History: Dec. 6

Matthew Zator | December 6, 2022

The greatest player to ever skate in the National Hockey League set another one of his numerous records on this date. Also, there was a trio of very rare goaltending…

Today in Hockey History: Nov. 23

Matthew Zator | November 23, 2022

A pair of Hockey Hall of Famers scored their 600th goals on this date in National Hockey League history. There were also countless memories for both teams in New York…

Remember When? The Lightning’s Weird Waiver Claim of 2018-19

Eugene Helfrick | November 18, 2022

Due to the whirlwind experience of an NHL season, it’s easy to forget or completely miss things that happen, especially the smaller details. Everyone knows that Nikita Kucherov won the…

Today in Hockey History: Oct. 30

Matthew Zator | October 30, 2022

One of the greatest lines in NHL history was put together for the first time on this date. Also, one of Montreal’s biggest legends hits two personal milestones, 12 years…

Lightning & Senators at 30: One Has Been More Successful

Lydia Szyjka | October 10, 2022

Starting with the San Jose Sharks in 1991, the NHL awarded franchises to seven cities during the 1990s. Among the first, were the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Ottawa Senators,…

Today in Hockey History: Oct. 7

Matthew Zator | October 7, 2022

Oct. 7 has been an extremely busy date in NHL history, starting in 1954 all the way until 2017. Three teams made their NHL debuts, a whole variety of personal…

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