Lightning Reminded of Hedman’s True Worth Eugene Helfrick | May 4, 2019 When you have a team as successful as the Tampa Bay Lightning throughout the 2018-19 regular season, it is easy to overlook the contributions of individual players. With Nikita Kucherov…
NHL News & Notes: Myers, Hedman, Cave & More Brandon Share-Cohen | January 15, 2019 In today’s News & Notes, Tyler Myers is returning after missing some time, Victor Hedman will play in Tuesday nights contest, the Edmonton Oilers have claimed Colby Cave off of waivers…
McDonagh Making His Norris Case Eugene Helfrick | November 11, 2018 When Victor Hedman, the Tampa Bay Lightning’s Norris Trophy winning defenseman, went down with a serious-looking injury against the Vegas Golden Knights on Oct. 26, there was cause for concern…
Lightning’s Quest For the Cup Begins Today The Hockey Writers | October 6, 2018 It’s almost that time. Jerseys are pressed and hung in lockers with care, for the Tampa Bay Lightning will soon be there. Rookies eyes are dancing here and there. A…
Lightning’s Four Best Contracts for 2018-19 Eugene Helfrick | August 30, 2018 Since taking over as general manager of the Tampa Bay Lightning, Steve Yzerman has made it a point to control his available cap space by all means necessary. So, in…
8 Best Defence Pairings in the NHL: 2017-18 Edition Trevor Beggs | July 28, 2018 Every team craves a rock-solid defensive pairing that can do it all. Keeping scoring chances away from your net is usually the goal for top pairings, but being able to…
3 Lightning Pivotal To Game 7 Success The Hockey Writers | May 23, 2018 When the 2018 Stanley Cup playoffs began, the Tampa Bay Lightning were getting contributions from pretty much everyone. Whether it be the Brayden Point line against the Boston Bruins, or…
The 2018 THW Year-End Awards Ryan Pike | May 20, 2018 Welcome to the seventh annual installment of our Year-End Awards here at The Hockey Writers. At the conclusion of every National Hockey League regular season, we ask all active writers…
Hedman Vital to Bolts Success Eugene Helfrick | May 2, 2018 With the Tampa Bay Lightning now seven games into the postseason, it is clear that the team is experiencing an odd scoring anomaly. Despite being the fifth-highest scoring team in…
Best Defenders in Lightning History Eugene Helfrick | April 12, 2018 Throughout the course of their 25 years in the NHL, the Tampa Bay Lightning have never been a defensive first team. However, even with this distinction, they still have had their…
McDonagh’s Not the Jolt the Lightning Need Eugene Helfrick | February 9, 2018 In their recent letter to fans, the New York Rangers discussed how they are ready to start the rebuilding process at this trade deadline. With this declaration, recent trade rumors…
Lightning Should Consider Going Green Eugene Helfrick | February 3, 2018 With the playoffs quickly approaching, it’s clear that the Tampa Bay Lightning will be buyers at this year’s trade deadline. While the Lightning have been one of the league leaders…
