3 Syracuse Crunch Players to Watch in the Calder Cup Playoffs Jim Bay | April 21, 2023 The Tampa Bay Lightning’s AHL affiliate, the Syracuse Crunch, finished second in the North Division and will face the Rochester Americans in the North Division Semifinals. In doing so, the…
Lightning May Need Syracuse All-Stars For Second-Half Depth Jim Bay | January 24, 2023 Despite the rankings that put the Tampa Bay Lightning’s prospect pool near the bottom of the NHL, the team saw three prospects that play for the Syracuse Crunch selected for…
With Canucks Faltering, Lightning Could Go Bargain Hunting Eugene Helfrick | December 29, 2022 Despite being firmly pressed against the cap year in and year out, Tampa Bay Lightning general manager Julien BriseBois still finds ways to improve his team at the trade deadline.…
Blackhawks’ 2022-23 Trade Targets: Tampa Bay Lightning Michael DeRosa | December 10, 2022 With the Chicago Blackhawks being in a full-on rebuild, they are in a position to acquire young players who could use a change of scenery. As a result, one team…
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…
4 Lightning Prospects Who Could Crack NHL Lineup in 2022-23 Jim Bay | July 5, 2022 The Tampa Bay Lightning face a challenging situation with the salary cap next season as they need to stay under the $82.5 million limit while also trying to find room…
Lightning Minimized Waiver Wire Losses to Keep Postseason Depth Eugene Helfrick | April 3, 2022 The 2021-22 season has been a bit of a whirlwind for the Tampa Bay Lightning and their roster. Before the first puck drop, the team lost Alex Barre-Boulet on waivers…
Kraken: 3 Roster Management Mistakes Made in 2021-22 Adam Kierszenblat | March 8, 2022 For NHL teams to be successful, they need to have strong player management. This means properly developing and evaluating their own players so they understand what sort of value each…
Seattle Kraken’s Alex Barré-Boulet to Make Team Debut in Nashville Tom P. | October 14, 2021 The Seattle Kraken have a chance to win their first game in franchise history on the road against the Nashville Predators on Thursday. With Marcus Johansson being placed on the…
Meet the Seattle Kraken: Forward Alex Barré-Boulet Adam Kierszenblat | October 12, 2021 In anticipation of the Seattle Kraken‘s inaugural season, we at The Hockey Writers are taking a deep dive into each player. This installment focuses on forward Alex Barré-Boulet, whom the Kraken…
Lightning Prioritizing Power Over Scoring Potential in Rookie Forwards Eugene Helfrick | October 12, 2021 With the Tampa Bay Lightning finalizing their roster for the start of the 2021-22 season, the team looks primed to compete for their third-straight Stanley Cup. While they lost a…
Canucks Should Target These 4 Players on Waivers Adam Kierszenblat | October 11, 2021 Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, saw over 40 players placed on NHL waivers. This includes some bonified NHL players as well as players with high potential. Here are four waiver claims…