Lightning Strikes: Hedman, Glendening, Cooper & More Jim Bay | November 6, 2024 Welcome to this edition of Lightning Strikes, a series featuring quotes and comments from players, coaches, management, journalists, and fans alike concerning the Tampa Bay Lightning. This ongoing column aims to capture…
Lightning’s Jon Cooper Makes Final Lineup Adjustments Ahead of Game 1 Jack Pallotta | October 11, 2024 After months without Tampa Bay Lightning hockey, the Bolts are finally back in action on Friday night against the Carolina Hurricanes. The wait is finally over, and fans are in…
4 Things Patrick Roy Can Learn From Jon Cooper & Mike Sullivan Mike Fink | July 23, 2024 Patrick Roy’s head coaching tenure with the New York Islanders is filled with promise and upside. He took over halfway through the 2023-24 season and willed the team to the…
History Says Canadiens Can Go from Fifth-Last to Playoffs in 2024-25 Ryan Szporer | June 27, 2024 The idea the Montreal Canadiens team can go from a fifth-last 2023-24 finish to compete for a 2025 playoff berth isn’t universally accepted.
Lightning GM Confident Team Has Another Stanley Cup in Them Nick Haydon | June 8, 2024 The Tampa Bay Lightning franchise and its fans have become accustomed to success. For seven straight seasons, the team has qualified for the Stanley Cup Playoffs. During that span, the…
Jon Cooper’s Post-Elimination Presser Ruffles Some Feathers Karine Hains | May 1, 2024 Jon Cooper’s Tampa Bay Lightning were eliminated from the playoffs on Monday night, being shown the door in five games only by their home-state rivals, the Florida Panthers. During the…
Canada’s 2026 Olympic Team Should Be Coached by Jon Cooper Nick Haydon | April 2, 2024 There are many reasons to like Tampa Bay Lightning head coach Jon Cooper. He perfectly balances a laid-back, approachable demeanor with a fierce competitiveness that demands the best from his…
Lightning’s Next 2 Opponents Will Test Playoff Readiness Jim Bay | March 13, 2024 The Tampa Bay Lightning will face a litmus test of their playoff worthiness when they host the New York Rangers and the Florida Panthers in critical contests before heading out…
NHL’s Top 10 Coaches for 2024-25 Rupert McDonald | February 22, 2024 Prior to the 2024-25 season beginning, THW put lists together on the top 10 players for each position, as well as coaches. It goes without saying that it is a…
Bruins News & Rumors: Marchand, Ullmark, Cooper & More Scott Roche | February 14, 2024 In the latest edition of Boston Bruins News & Rumors, Brad Marchand reaches a milestone, Linus Ullmark is fined by the NHL, there is some positive news with the Providence…
Hedman’s Veteran Leadership Improving Young Lightning Blue Line Jim Bay | February 6, 2024 Returning from the All-Star Break, the Tampa Bay Lightning are looking to continue their strong play, which has resulted in them winning eight of their last nine games. Not only…
Jon Cooper’s Unique Path to 500 Wins Harrison Smajovits | January 10, 2024 The Tampa Bay Lightning came back from down 2-0 to beat the Los Angeles Kings 3-2 in overtime on Tuesday night. From a season-specific standpoint, there was a lot to…