Posts About "Nikita Kucherov"
Top 10 Russians in the NHL Today
October 19th, 2020 Russians comprise some of the most talented, most dominant players in the NHL today. In this decade alone, they have won Vezina Trophies, "Rocket" Richards, Hart Memorials, Art Ross Trophies and Conn Smythes, and of course, the Stanley Cup. If Russia has not put forth the largest amount of superstars in the current NHL, then they have...
Lightning's Top-10 Goal Scorers All-Time
October 4th, 2020 Whenever a new franchise enters the NHL, you never know what that teams' identity will become. While some teams never develop a single trait that defines them, others seemingly double down on one aspect of the game to be the best at. For the Tampa Bay Lightning, the pathway to prominence has been paved on the back of offense. Even...
NHLers by Country: On Top of Their Game and the World
October 4th, 2020 It may be called the National Hockey League, but it sure feels more like it could be an international one. Of course, the now-defunct International Hockey League was in operation for decades, but as a North American farm league for NHL teams. There’s nothing purely North American about the NHL, not any longer anyway, not based on a...
The 5 Most Iconic Goals From the Lightning's Stanley Cup Run
October 2nd, 2020 After years of coming up short, the Tampa Bay Lightning won the 2020 Stanley Cup, finally silencing the doubters while showcasing that they are the best team in the NHL. Sure, this was not a traditional postseason, but that doesn't mean that the run to the Stanley Cup was any less magical for fans and players. Related: What the 2020...
Ranking NHL Teams By Forwards
September 9th, 2020 Ranking NHL Teams By GoaltendersRanking NHL Teams By Defencemen Last but not least, the forwards — the guys who get most the goals and thus most the glory. If you can’t score, you can’t win, so this position is as important as any. It’s also as difficult to rank as any since there are 12 forwards in the lineup compared...
Lightning Standout Players From Game 1
September 8th, 2020 The Tampa Bay Lightning wasted no time finding their game in the Eastern Conference Final against the New York Islanders on Sunday night. They produced eight goals to defeat the Isles by a final score of 8-2. It was a statement game for the Lightning, not only to their Eastern foe but to the Dallas Stars and Vegas Golden Knights who are...
Bruins' Qualifying Round Opponents: Tampa Bay Lightning
August 1st, 2020 Over the past three seasons, the Atlantic Divison has come down to the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Boston Bruins. In 2018, the Lightning edged the Bruins by one point to win the division and last season, Tampa Bay ran away and finished 21 points ahead of the second-place Bruins to capture the Presidents' Trophy. Related: Lightning -...
Flyers' Qualifying Round Opponents: Tampa Bay Lightning
July 31st, 2020 The Philadelphia Flyers close out their Stanley Cup qualifying round games with a matchup against the Tampa Bay Lightning. It will be a grind, especially after taking on the Boston Bruins and Washington Capitals earlier in the tournament. However, the Flyers have the tools to pull off the victory. 2019-20 Regular Season Review The...
Lightning's 2011 NHL Draft Picks: Where Are They Now?
June 27th, 2020 Welcome to the second part of a series that looks back on the Tampa Bay Lightning's draft picks over the years and where they are now. This part will discuss the picks from the 2011 NHL Entry Draft. This draft is one that Lightning fans remember with joy. Although they did not know it at the time, they selected two of the franchise's...
Lightning: 5 Best Yzerman-Era Draft Picks
June 25th, 2020 Throughout his tenure with the Tampa Bay Lightning, general manager Steve Yzerman found great success at the draft. Even if he struggled at times with first-round picks, his team of scouts consistently pulled top-talent out of all rounds of the draft. With the 2019 edition representing the first draft for the Lightning without...
Maple Leafs' Draft Picks That Got Away
June 14th, 2020 The Toronto Maple Leafs team of the early 2000s was one of the most beloved by Leafs Nation. With names like Mats Sundin, Gary Roberts, Darcy Tucker, Bryan McCabe, Alexander Mogilny and many more, the roster resonated with fans. Once known as the Beasts of the East, they had the best chance to make the playoffs and win the Stanley...
Flyers' Top Opposing Players to Look Out for in Round Robin
June 13th, 2020 The Philadelphia Flyers are set to participate in a four-team round robin to determine seeding for the first round of the playoffs. Under this plan, they will play one game against each of the Boston Bruins, Tampa Bay Lightning and Washington Capitals. Any ties in the round-robin results will be settled by regular-season points...
Lightning Need Stamkos Like a Tall Glass of Water
April 29th, 2020 Tampa Bay Lightning forward Nikita Kucherov may be the reigning Hart Memorial Trophy winner, but they seem to need a healthy Steven Stamkos just as badly. Steven Stamkos - (Amy Irvin / The Hockey Writers) Of course, it’s hard to assess exactly how much. Kucherov has missed only a handful of games due to injury over his seven...
