Can Steven Stamkos Reach 40 Goals In Shortened Season? Matt Metcalf | February 9, 2013 A 40-goal season is quite the achievement even in a standard 82-game season in the National Hockey League. Steven Stamkos has reached the 40-goal plateau in each of his last…
Matt Carle: Version 2.0 With the Tampa Bay Lightning Dan Rice | February 8, 2013 Matt Carle has been here before — in Tampa Bay that is. He started the 2008-09 season there before being traded to Philadelphia where he spent the next four seasons with the Flyers. Carle was a vital part of their run to the Finals in 2010.
Lightning Looking to Right Defensive Woes Matt Metcalf | February 1, 2013 It’s no secret that the Tampa Bay Lightning struggled defensively last season. It was also obvious that it would be that factor that would keep them from being an elite…
Cory Conacher Proving He Belongs Matt Metcalf | January 28, 2013 He’s too small. He’s not quick enough. I don’t know how his game will translate at the next level. These were all valid statements regarding Tampa Bay Lightning forward Cory…
5 Reasons the Tampa Bay Lightning Will Improve in 2013 Santino Fasulo | January 18, 2013 There is no secret that the 2011-2012 season was a huge disappointment for the Tampa Bay Lightning. After the team made it to the conference finals in 2010-2011, they took…
Lightning Face Test of Shortened Season The Hockey Writers | January 11, 2013 It’s finally time, hockey fans. Time to dust off your hockey jerseys, tape your sticks, and polish your Stanley Cup replicas (don’t lie, I know you have one) because it’s…
Is Anders Lindback the Answer in Goal for the Lightning? Santino Fasulo | January 9, 2013 After a strong playoff run in 2010-2011 that saw the Tampa Bay Lightning lose to the Boston Bruins in the Eastern Conference Semi-Finals, the team took a step back by…
Tampa Bay Lightning Season Preview Matt Metcalf | January 6, 2013 Last season was a frustrating one for Tampa Bay Lightning fans. After a season in 2010 in which they made it all the way to the Eastern Conference Finals, the…
Unconventional Route is Working Out For Tyler Johnson Matt Metcalf | December 10, 2012 Tampa Bay Lightning prospect Tyler Johnson has taken a rather unconventional route to the NHL, but it seems to be paying off.
KHL Players of the Month – November Josh Smith | December 7, 2012 The Kontinental Hockey League (KHL) recognizes the top forward, defenseman, goaltender, and rookie each month. Selections are made by the KHL Statistics and Information Bureau based upon both statistical results…
Thunder-Cats Ho! The Battle for the Sunshine State Becomes Relevant Jameson Cooper | December 3, 2012 As the temperatures around America and Canada continue to drop, the anticipation for hockey in Florida is beginning to heat up. This past year Floridians turned out in substantially better…
Lightning Prospects Off to Hot Start with Crunch Matt Metcalf | November 21, 2012 A year after winning the Calder Cup as the Norfolk Admirals, Tampa Bay Lightning prospects are now suiting up for the Syracuse Crunch, picking up right where they left off…