Get to Know Lightning Prospect Conor Geekie Harrison Smajovits | July 16, 2024 The Tampa Bay Lightning’s next generation of talent is starting to take shape. While Michigan standout and first-round pick Isaac Howard has been the talk for a couple of years…
Lightning Need Vasilevskiy to Rebound Following Career-Worst Season Jack Pallotta | July 16, 2024 Widely regarded as one the best goalies in the NHL, Andrei Vasilevskiy had the worst statistical season of his career last season. In September, the 29-year-old had surgery to repair…
Lightning Bounce Back Candidate for 2024-25: Conor Sheary Jack Pallotta | July 15, 2024 Last summer, the Tampa Bay Lightning made a splash to improve the middle-six forward group in free agency. General manager Julien BriseBois signed veteran forward Conor Sheary to a three-year…
NHL’s 5 Most Underrated General Managers Mike Fink | July 15, 2024 Last week, The Hockey Writers (THW) compiled a list of the five most overrated general managers (GM) in the NHL. The reviews came in hot, mostly in defense of Steve…
Expectations for New Lightning Forward Jesse Ylonen Jack Pallotta | July 13, 2024 Through all the chaos of the Tampa Bay Lightning offseason, fans may have missed that the organization inked a deal with 24-year-old Jesse Ylonen in free agency. The winger was…
Lightning Trade Package That Could Land Them Ducks’ Frank Vatrano Harrison Smajovits | July 13, 2024 The Tampa Bay Lightning have been active since the NHL Draft. Out with Steven Stamkos and Mikhail Sergachev, in with Jake Guentzel, Ryan McDonagh (again), Conor Geekie and Cam Atkinson.…
Lightning Must Hold on to Anthony Cirelli Jack Pallotta | July 11, 2024 Tampa Bay Lightning forward Anthony Cirelli was heavily involved in trade rumors leading up to free agency. After re-acquiring Ryan McDonagh from the Nashville Predators, the Lightning needed cap space…
Tampa Bay Lightning Top 10 Prospects: 2024 Offseason Michael Ostrower | July 9, 2024 Due to their consistently strong performance, the Tampa Bay Lightning have had fewer high draft picks over the past decade. Consequently, their prospect pool has faced challenges. Despite this, a…
Lightning: 3 Under-the-Radar Free Agent Forward Targets Jack Pallotta | July 9, 2024 With core pieces moving in and out, Lightning general manager Julien BriseBois has had a busy offseason so far. Despite the difficult decisions, the Tampa Bay Lightning are objectively a…
Lightning’s 2024-25 Season Schedule: 10 Games to Circle Jim Bay | July 9, 2024 The Tampa Bay Lightning will look slightly different heading into the 2024-25 season. General manager Julien BriseBois made a significant decision not to push to re-sign captain Steven Stamkos, even…
Russian-Born Goalies Who’ve Won the Stanley Cup Ryan Gagne | July 8, 2024 The Florida Panthers defeated the Edmonton Oilers in Game 7 of the 2024 Stanley Cup Final to capture the franchise’s first championship. One of the building blocks of their title-winning…
Lightning Snagged Zemgus Girgensons on a Cost-Effective Deal Jack Pallotta | July 8, 2024 The market for a bottom-six forward has evolved in recent years. Every season, organizations continue to emphasize constructing superior depth throughout the lineup. This team-building philosophy has led to more…