Revisiting the Tampa Bay Lightning’s 2019 Free Agency Class Jack Pallotta | July 22, 2024 Every July, teams around the NHL have a golden opportunity to upgrade their roster. The first week of free agency is one of the most exciting times of the year…
Today in Hockey History: May 1 Matthew Zator | May 1, 2024 The calendar flips over from April to May, which usually means more Stanley Cup playoff moments in the National Hockey League. Some of the “Original Six” franchises celebrated big moments…
10 Best Goalies Drafted by the Flames Ryan Gagne | June 28, 2023 According to draft statistics from Hockey Reference.com, the Calgary Flames organization has made 475 selections in the NHL Amateur/Entry Draft. Surprisingly, they have drafted only 40 goalies out of those…
Jean-Sébastien Giguère Trade Revisted Andrew Forbes | August 31, 2022 It was over 12 years ago when the Toronto Maple Leafs, who were struggling during the 2009-10 season, were in search of a goalie to turn things around just three…
Penguins Should Consider Adding a Veteran Goalie for Training Camp Shane Seney | August 10, 2021 This offseason, the Pittsburgh Penguins made a few moves as the team tried to make themselves tougher to play against. While the additions of Brock McGinn and Danton Heinen up…
Bolts Backup McElhinney Must Be Sharp When Called Upon Frank Quartarone | March 30, 2021 As the backup goaltender for the Tampa Bay Lightning, Curtis McElhinney is a few rungs lower on the importance ladder than about half the team. At least that’s the perception.…
Tampa Bay Lightning 2020-21 Midseason Awards Andrew Mulville | March 18, 2021 With 28 games played, the Tampa Bay Lightning are officially at the midpoint of the 2020-21 season. They have a record of 20-6-2, bringing them to a total of 42…
Lightning Overcome Adversity to Take 3 of 4 Against Hurricanes in Potential Playoff Preview Kyle Knopp | February 26, 2021 In what felt like a miniature playoff series, the Tampa Bay Lightning and Carolina Hurricanes wrapped up a four-game set with a 3-1 win on Thursday night. Thanks to inclement…
Lightning Should Utilize McElhinney More in February Kyle Knopp | February 5, 2021 It is no secret that Andrei Vasilevskiy is one of the best goalies in the NHL right now. He was voted as a Vezina Trophy Finalist — awarded to the…
How Deep is the Lightning’s Goaltending Pool? Eugene Helfrick | November 19, 2020 For the Tampa Bay Lightning, goaltending is a position of strength heading into the 2020-21 season. When Andrei Vasilevskiy is your nightly starter, after all, you can rest somewhat easy…
Curtis McElhinney: The Journey To Becoming a Champion Jayden Wasney | October 4, 2020 Like so many professional athletes will tell you, your draft day to the big leagues is a huge moment for not only yourself but also those who have supported you…
Which Lightning Players Miss Out on the Cup? Andrew Forbes | October 1, 2020 It took them six games, but with a 2-0 win in Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final in Edmonton, the Tampa Bay Lightning captured their second Stanley Cup in…