Today in Hockey History: June 28 Matthew Zator | June 28, 2023 June 28 saw two huge trades go down that benefitted a pair of Original 6 franchises for years to come. Also, this date in 1994 was one of the busiest…
Lightning: 5 Best Yzerman-Era Draft Picks Eugene Helfrick | June 25, 2023 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…
Florida Panthers Following Lightning’s Path to Cup Lydia Szyjka | May 17, 2023 If history is destined to repeat itself, then the 2022-23 Florida Panthers should follow the same path to win the Stanley Cup as the Tampa Bay Lightning did in 2020.…
With Avs Exit, Lightning Back-to-Back Cups Even More Impressive Lydia Szyjka | May 2, 2023 It was a bit surprising to see the Colorado Avalanche lose to the Seattle Kraken, a second-year NHL franchise, on Sunday, April 30, 2023. Although, this season’s Stanley Cup Playoffs…
4 Keys to the Lightning Winning the 2023 Stanley Cup Lydia Szyjka | April 1, 2023 The NHL season is grueling. With 82 games — many of them back-to-back — all that really matters in the end is who advances to the playoffs. It’s been well…
Lightning Stock Up, Stock Down: Hedman, the Bottom Six & More Jim Bay | March 27, 2023 It was a very challenging week for the Tampa Bay Lightning. In between tough losses to the Boston Bruins on Saturday (March 25) and the Montreal Canadiens on Tuesday (March…
Celebrating Jon Cooper’s 10-Year Anniversary as Lightning Coach Lydia Szyjka | March 24, 2023 It’s hard to imagine any other coach behind the bench for the Tampa Bay Lightning than Jon Cooper. Under his leadership, the team has become one of the most successful…
Lightning Stock Up, Stock Down: Hagel, Kucherov & More Jim Bay | March 20, 2023 Welcome to this edition of the Tampa Bay Lightning’s Stock Up and Stock Down, a weekly column detailing the highs and lows of the team’s performance. The Tampa Bay Lightning had an…
Kucherov Deserves To Be Nominated for Hart Trophy Lydia Szyjka | March 19, 2023 Okay, let’s be realistic, the Edmonton Oilers’ Connor McDavid is running away with the NHL’s Hart Memorial Trophy this season. However, it’s important to remember that there are three nominees…
Lightning Stock Up, Stock Down: Point, Maroon & More Jim Bay | March 14, 2023 Welcome to this edition of the Tampa Bay Lightning’s Stock Up and Stock Down, a weekly column detailing the highs and lows of the team’s performance. It was a mixed…
Winnipeg Jets Gameday Preview: Tampa Bay Lightning – 3/12/23 Courtney Stone | March 12, 2023 It’s a weekend full of Winnipeg Jets hockey as the team gears up to take on the second half of their Florida back-to-back, hoping to earn another win as they…
Lightning Stock Up, Stock Down: Killorn, Cooper & More Jim Bay | March 6, 2023 Welcome to this edition of the Tampa Bay Lightning’s Stock Up and Stock Down, a weekly column detailing the highs and lows of the team’s performance. It was an extremely…