Lightning Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Top of the East, Olympic Break and More THW Staff | February 2, 2026 The Tampa Bay Lightning are currently navigating a pivotal week that marks the transition from the high-energy Stadium Series into the extended Olympic Break. Here are the key storylines and…
Lightning Extension Candidates After Ryan McDonagh’s Deal Harrison Smajovits | December 6, 2025 The Tampa Bay Lightning pulled the trigger this week on locking down defenseman Ryan McDonagh for another three seasons. Instead of waiting for the end of the season, they figured…
Lightning Mid-Season Report Cards: Defensemen Jack Pallotta | January 7, 2025 Despite the Lightning being a few games behind the rest of the NHL, the middle of the 2024-25 season has quickly come upon us. With that said, it’s time to…
Tampa Bay Lightning’s 5 Best Defensive Players This Season Jack Pallotta | January 3, 2025 Despite back-to-back losses to the Montreal Canadiens and San Jose Sharks, the Tampa Bay Lightning have plenty of games in hand to climb to the top of the Atlantic Division.…
An In-Depth Look at the Lightning’s Top Defensive Pairing Jack Pallotta | December 23, 2024 When general manager Julien BriseBois decided to trade Mikhail Sergachev to the Utah Hockey Club over the offseason, Tampa Bay Lightning fans knew the blue line was in for a…
Lightning’s Options for Replacing JJ Moser Jack Pallotta | December 20, 2024 Following a spill on the ice during the Tampa Bay Lightning’s 8-3 win over the Calgary Flames on Dec. 12, J.J. Moser was placed on injured reserve. According to head…
Lightning Must Start Controlling Their Zone Exits With Possession More Often Jack Pallotta | November 11, 2024 After determining hockey analytics have shortcomings, microstats are an excellent tool to bridge the gap between the eye test and advanced statistics. In the last article, I looked at the…
Reviewing J.J. Moser’s First 8 Games With the Lightning Jack Pallotta | October 29, 2024 The Tampa Bay Lightning rebounded following a frustrating loss with a shutout victory over a solid Washington Capitals squad at Amalie Arena (Oct. 25). The highlight of the night was…
Lightning’s Rush Defense a Strength to Start 2024-25 Season Jack Pallotta | October 15, 2024 Despite facing adversity to open the season, the Tampa Bay Lightning opened the campaign with an impressive 4-1 victory against the Carolina Hurricanes at PNC Arena on Friday night (Oct.…
2 Tampa Bay Lightning Breakout Candidates in 2024-25 Jack Pallotta | August 29, 2024 New stars around the NHL are born with every new season. Last season, Brandon Hagel was the breakout star for the Bolts, registering 26 goals and 49 assists for 75…
3 Bold Tampa Bay Lightning Predictions for 2024-25 Jack Pallotta | August 18, 2024 With the approach of puck drop for the 2024-25 NHL season, there’s no better time for bold predictions. As rosters and line combinations shape up for the season, we can…
How J.J. Moser Impacts the Lightning Blue Line Jack Pallotta | June 30, 2024 General manager Julien BriseBois was active with deals on Day 2 of the NHL Draft. His most notable acquisition was 24-year-old defender J.J. Moser, who was part of the return…