Lightning to Continue Successful Partnership with Syracuse Crunch Jim Bay | October 17, 2022 A team signing an extension with their American Hockey League (AHL) partner is usually not a big issue. In the case of the Tampa Bay Lightning, re-signing with the Syracuse…
Lightning Lines In Search of Right Chemistry to Start the Season Lydia Szyjka | October 16, 2022 The Tampa Bay Lightning knew they would have a tough road trip to start the season. With the offseason losses of Ondřej Palát and Ryan McDonagh, head coach Jon Cooper…
Lightning Believe in Myers After Defensive Losses Eugene Helfrick | October 15, 2022 From the moment of his acquisition, it seemed clear that the Tampa Bay Lightning had a plan for Philippe Myers. While many believed that the 6-foot-5 defenseman was destined to…
Ian Cole’s Suspension Leaves Big Gap on Lightning Blue Line Jim Bay | October 11, 2022 During the offseason, the Tampa Bay Lightning needed to make some acquisitions to offset losing key players due to salary cap constraints. Reliable veterans such as Ryan McDonagh and Jan…
NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Golden Knights, Lightning, Senators Jim Parsons | October 10, 2022 In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Toronto Maple Leafs have told teams that Wayne Simmonds is available and they want to get him in the right situation. Meanwhile, there is…
Lightning’s Cal Foote Ready to Be a Top-Pair Defenseman Jim Bay | October 7, 2022 Hockey is hard enough when expectations are placed on you to excel as a high draft pick. Throw in the fact that your dad was a talented hockey player as…
Nashville More Than a Preseason Game Site for the Lightning Jim Bay | October 1, 2022 Do not let anyone tell you that the hockey world does not have a close-knit community. When Hurricane Ian threatened the state of Florida, the Tampa Bay Lightning needed to…
3 Observations From Lightning’s 2022 Training Camp Jim Bay | September 27, 2022 The Tampa Bay Lightning have started training camp and are preparing for their first preseason contests, back-to-back games with the Carolina Hurricanes. In this training camp, the team’s primary task…
Lightning Now Chasing Avalanche for Stanley Cup Lydia Szyjka | September 25, 2022 Last season when the Tampa Bay Lightning were the two-time defending Stanley Cup champions, they were always predicted among the top teams to win the Cup. “You’re the champions until…
Lightning 2022-23 Opponent Preview: Montreal Canadiens Jim Bay | September 19, 2022 During the 2022-23 season, the Tampa Bay Lightning will play their Atlantic Division foes 26 times, including four games against the Montreal Canadiens. After reaching the Stanley Cup Final in…
Lightning Could Have McDonagh Replacement in Cernak Lydia Szyjka | September 18, 2022 When Tampa Bay Lightning general manager Julien BriseBois signed Erik Cernak to an eight-year contract worth $5.2 million per season, he was making a statement. After having to trade fan-favorite…
Barre-Boulet’s Reaching His Final Chance With Lightning Eugene Helfrick | September 18, 2022 The 2021-22 NHL season was both one to remember and forget for Alex Barre-Boulet. The Tampa Bay Lightning prospect went on an unexpected journey, as he was waived at the…