Posts About "Julien Brisebois"
Lightning Need to Re-Sign Mikhail Sergachev
October 6th, 2020 The Tampa Bay Lightning won the Stanley Cup with solid depth all throughout their roster. One specific area that can be highlighted in that regard is the defense. When hockey fans think of Tampa's blueliners, usually the first player thought of is Sweden's own Victor Hedman. Related: Lightning's 3 Worst Trades of the...
Lightning Risk Seeing Their Cup Window Slam Shut
March 19th, 2020 All of a sudden the Tampa Bay Lightning’s acquisition of Barclay Goodrow looks even more expensive. Ex-San Jose Sharks forward Barclay Goodrow and Pittsburgh Penguins forward Sidney Crosby - (AP Photo/Tony Avelar) Granted, the rugged forward’s contract expires at the end of next season. However, you have to believe general...
Lightning Get Reckless at the Trade Deadline
February 25th, 2020 Sometimes, all it takes is one move to make a great situation look significantly worse. Heading into the final minutes of the 2020 trade deadline, the Tampa Bay Lightning looked to have everything in place. They made their big trade one week earlier, acquiring Blake Coleman from the New Jersey Devils for top-prospect Nolan Foote and a...
Lightning: Checking in on the Struggling Crunch
January 23rd, 2020 Perhaps one of the most impressive aspects of the Tampa Bay Lightning as an organization has been the success of their American Hockey League affiliate, the Syracuse Crunch. As the Lightning were fighting for the Stanley Cup while trying to stay under the cap, the Crunch just kept pumping out young, NHL-caliber players who could fill in...
Lightning: 2019-20 Season Preview
September 28th, 2019 If you were to describe the Tampa Bay Lightning's 2018-19 regular season in one word, that word would be fun. There was something special about that team, as they could be down by two or three goals, then just flip a switch and score five straight to win. Simply put, almost every game was competitive, entertaining and, at the very...
Unpacking the Lightning's Slow Free Agency
July 6th, 2019 Prior to the start of 2019 NHL Free Agency on July 1, Tampa Bay Lightning general manager Julien BriseBois was busy. Rumors swirled around the franchise, connecting them to major free-agents like Erik Karlsson and Joe Pavelski. With the Lightning heading for an impending cap-crunch, though, a signing was seemingly impossible. Despite...
2019 Draft a Big Win for Lightning
June 26th, 2019 The 2019 NHL Draft represented a true changing of the guard for the Tampa Bay Lightning. For the first time in close to a decade, the Lightning had a new general manager, Julien BriseBois, calling the shots. With six picks, a looming cap crunch, and a number of big-name free-agents needing to be signed, BriseBois had a lot on his...
Tampa Bay Lightning: 2019 NHL Draft Profile
June 17th, 2019 Link Fixed. Updated to a non-paywall Cite.
Despite Departures, Lightning Offseason Can Still be Bright
May 10th, 2019 You can make a solid argument that the previous month has been one of the worst in Tampa Bay Lightning history. After finishing off the 2018-19 season with 62 wins, the Lightning had what can be described as the week from hell. This included getting swept out of the 2019 playoffs without putting up much of a fight against Columbus Blue...
Lightning GM BriseBois Not Overreacting to Playoff Loss
April 19th, 2019 TAMPA, Fla. — Tampa Bay general manager Julien BriseBois said Thursday he is not going to overreact to the Lightning's historically quick post-season exit and he still has confidence in coach Jon Cooper. After tying the NHL record for wins during the r...
Dissecting the Lightning's Trade Rumors
February 20th, 2019 With the 2019 NHL trade deadline less than a week away, the Tampa Bay Lightning find themselves in an enviable position. They have consistently been the top team in the NHL this season, with a deep roster filled with high-end offensive talent, solid defensemen, and a goaltending tandem that is one of the best in the...
Yzerman's Lasting Legacy With the Lightning
September 12th, 2018 The only word to describe the sudden announcement that Steve Yzerman, the general manager of the Tampa Bay Lightning, will be stepping down from his role with the organization is shock. Of all the things that could have happened this offseason, no one would have thought this was even a slight possibility. However, less than a month away...
5 Options To Replace Oilers GM Peter Chiarelli
March 21st, 2018 The pitchforks and torches are out. It's easy to question the abilities of Edmonton Oilers general manager Peter Chiarelli. Fans are upset with his asset management and misappropriation of funds under the salary cap. Then there are the trades that have blown up in the Oilers' face. Say the names Taylor Hall, Jordan Eberle, or Griffin...
