Predicting Contracts for the Biggest RFAs Joseph Aleong | July 29, 2016 We’re deep into the dog days of summer, and most of the notable names on the unrestricted free agent market are either on the downswing of their careers (Radim Vrbata…
Balancing Kucherov’s Contract with Lightning’s Salary Cap Concerns Steven DiOssi | July 28, 2016 With Wednesday’s announcement that the Tampa Bay Lightning re-signed forward Vladislav Namestnikov to a two-year contract, general manager Steve Yzerman’s immediate focus now turns to forward Nikita Kucherov. Kucherov and…
How Lightning GM Steve Yzerman Is Navigating the Salary Cap Crunch Steven DiOssi | July 20, 2016 As the last remaining seconds ticked off of the clock in Game 7 of the 2016 Eastern Conference Final, so too did the Tampa Bay Lightning’s hope of returning to…
Despite Stamkos and Hedman Extensions, Yzerman’s Work Continues Steven DiOssi | July 12, 2016 Being an NHL general manager is a full-time job, but Tampa Bay Lightning GM Steve Yzerman is working overtime this summer. Earlier this off-season, Yzerman was able to ink Steven…
Sneak Preview of Nikita Kucherov’s Contract Dan Herrejon | June 28, 2016 Tampa Bay Lightning fans should heed the recent news out of Nashville regarding the new contract the Predators struck with Filip Forsberg. The six-year, $36 million deal is a good barometer…
Oilers Should Prey on Lightning’s Cap Troubles Shane Sander | May 31, 2016 It’s no secret the Tampa Bay Lightning and GM Steve Yzerman are in for a tough summer. The Lightning have numerous free agents this summer, whether restricted or unrestricted, and…
3 Stars of the Night: May 23 Dan Rice | May 24, 2016 It’s the most, wonderful time, of the yearrrrrrrr! Who doesn’t love playoff hockey right? This is what we wait all season for, this is why most of us became fans…
3 Stars of the Night: May 22 Dan Rice | May 23, 2016 It’s the most, wonderful time, of the yearrrrrrrr! Who doesn’t love playoff hockey right? This is what we wait all season for, this is why most of us became fans…
Each Remaining Team’s Conn Smythe Candidate Devin Slawson | May 16, 2016 Each year, the Conn Smythe Trophy is handed out to the player judged most valuable to his team during the playoffs. It a trophy given to clutch players who find…
Pittsburgh Penguins Conference Finals Predictions Greg Thornberry | May 11, 2016 The Pittsburgh Penguins find themselves in the Eastern Conference Finals after finishing off an emotionally charged series against the Washington Capitals. The Tampa Bay Lightning await them in what should…
Isles Go Down in Flames in Tampa Bay Will Burchfield | May 9, 2016 It all unraveled so quickly for the Islanders. There they were, just four games ago, wrapping up a Game 1 win in Tampa Bay, and now here they are today,…
NHL Entry Draft Rewind: Nikita Kucherov Derek Neumeier | May 9, 2016 If you’ve been following the NHL playoffs at all this year, you’ve undoubtedly heard all about the prolific scoring exploits of Tampa Bay Lightning forward Nikita Kucherov. Kucherov has been…