Lightning’s BriseBois Correct to be Patient with Stamkos Signing Jim Bay | September 24, 2023 At the Tampa Bay Lightning’s recent media day, Steven Stamkos discussed his disappointment at not being offered a new contract. General manager Julien BriseBois had an answer for that, stating…
Lightning Stock Up, Stock Down: Kucherov, Brisebois & Sergachev Jim Bay | September 17, 2023 Welcome to this edition of the Tampa Bay Lightning’s Stock Up and Stock Down, as we start with the pre-season edition of the 2023-24 season, focusing on looking back on…
Lightning’s 3 Most Significant Offseason Moves Jim Bay | July 24, 2023 It has been a challenging offseason for the Tampa Bay Lightning. After being eliminated in the first round of the NHL playoffs, a tight salary cap forced general manager (GM)…
Lightning’s Future Success Hinges on BriseBois Lydia Szyjka | June 13, 2023 Although the game of hockey gets played on a 200-foot-long sheet of ice in a rink, the real game takes place behind a desk with the aid of technology. General…
Lightning Stock Up, Stock Down: BriseBois, Vasilevskiy & More Jim Bay | May 4, 2023 Welcome to this edition of the Tampa Bay Lightning’s Stock Up and Stock Down, with the final edition of the 2022-23 season focusing on looking back on the season and…
Lightning See Familiar Ghosts in Maple Leafs Showdown Eugene Helfrick | April 18, 2023 After the Tampa Bay Lightning tied the regular-season record for wins back in 2018-19 only to be swept out of the 2019 Playoffs in embarrassing fashion, I’ve found it hard…
Lightning Greatly Overpaid for Tanner Jeannot Jim Bay | March 4, 2023 Tampa Bay Lightning general manager Julien BriseBois made a few deals by the trade deadline, even though salary cap issues hampered him. Tanner Jeannot was acquired from the Nashville Predators,…
Lightning Add Grit to Lineup with Addition of Tanner Jeannot Lydia Szyjka | February 28, 2023 At the 2022 Trade Deadline, the Tampa Bay Lightning acquired Brandon Hagel from the sinking ship that was the once-proud Chicago Blackhawks. They then sent promising young forward Mathieu Joseph…
Oilers Need to Follow the Lightning’s Trade Deadline Strategy Rob Couch | February 28, 2023 Ken Holland and the Edmonton Oilers have yet to execute a trade deadline deal as time ticks closer to March 3. Meanwhile, the Eastern Conference has loaded up with almost…
Lightning Want Horvat, Even if They Can’t Afford Him Eugene Helfrick | January 27, 2023 With the flat cap bearing down on teams across the NHL, the 2023 Trade Deadline in March is going to be an interesting one, as there will be two opposing…
Lightning Are Holding Their Own With Brady and the Buccaneers Lydia Szyjka | August 20, 2022 Many cities in the U.S. have both NHL and NFL teams. However, none have Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady — the GOAT, widely considered the best quarterback ever. When…
Grading Julien BriseBois’ Biggest Trades as Lightning GM Connor Ziparo | August 9, 2022 Julien BriseBois became the acting general manager of the Tampa Bay Lightning prior to the 2018-19 season. His predecessor, the legendary Steve Yzerman, had brought the team from the bottom…