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Lightning Management

Tick-Tock: Decision on Stamkos’ Future Quickly Approaching

Steven DiOssi | June 21, 2016

With under two weeks to go until July 1st – the official start of the free agency period in the NHL – Steve Yzerman’s comments on Monday about the Steven…

Categories Lightning Management, Tampa Bay Lightning, Trending

End of Lightning Playoff Run Begins Pivotal Off-Season

Steven DiOssi | May 28, 2016

As Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Final came to an end on Thursday night at Consol Energy Center, so too did the hopes of a return to the Stanley…

Categories Lightning Management, Tampa Bay Lightning

Primed for Playoff Push: Lightning Striking at Right Time

Steven DiOssi | March 24, 2016

Tuesday’s game against the Detroit Red Wings was more than just a 6-2 win for the Tampa Bay Lightning. It was a convincing victory over an Atlantic Division opponent that…

Categories Lightning Management, Tampa Bay Lightning

Consistency is Key: Lightning Must Win Now

Steven DiOssi | March 16, 2016

While many fans recognize the importance of a strong start to an NHL regular season, it is how you finish that is key. A strong start can set the tone…

Categories Lightning Management, Tampa Bay Lightning

Lightning Free Agents Battle For Contracts

Kyle Barber | February 22, 2016

At some point during a run of recent success like the Tampa Bay Lightning are currently enjoying, players continue to excel on the ice and will soon look for a…

Categories Lightning Management, Tampa Bay Lightning, Trending

The Lightning Are Here to Stay

Charles Blouin-Gascon | October 4, 2015

The 2015-16 season will be the Tampa Bay Lightning’s 20th in the National Hockey League.  It’s true. The team was established in 1992 and, well, do the math from there;…

Categories Editor's Choice, Lightning Management, Tampa Bay Lightning

Drafting Report Card of Steve Yzerman

Dan Herrejon | July 29, 2015

Last month in Las Vegas, Tampa Bay Lightning general manager, Steve Yzerman was awarded the 2015 NHL GM of the Year. This announcement was thought to be well deserved, especially…

Categories Lightning History, Lightning Management, Tampa Bay Lightning

Who Will the Lightning Protect in an Expansion Draft?

Dan Herrejon | July 23, 2015

A recent news item suggests strongly that the NHL is about to expand. The only groups that submitted completed applications to join the NHL were a group from Las Vegas headed…

Categories Lightning Management, Tampa Bay Lightning

Jeff Vinik, Lightning’s Extraordinary Owner

Dan Herrejon | July 15, 2015

On February 5, 2010, the NHL approved the sale of the Tampa Bay Lightning from a partnership known as OK Hockey to a former hedge fund manager by the name of Jeffrey…

Categories Lightning Management, Tampa Bay Lightning
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