Team Sweden World Cup Roster Projection Dustin Nelson | February 15, 2016 With just a couple weeks until all teams have to announce the first members of their roster, the Team Sweden World Cup roster projects to be a solid group with…
The NHL’s Top Defensive Teams for 2015-16 Walter McLaughlin | January 31, 2016 There is nothing so so skillful in its own defense as imperious pride — Helen Hunt Jackson Don’t let her 19th century schoolmarm appearance fool you — Helen was clearly…
The Lightning Core of Six Dan Herrejon | January 24, 2016 One of the most intriguing storylines this year in the NHL has been the contract of Steven Stamkos. Tampa Bay Lightning General Manager, Steve Yzerman has stated publicly that re-signing…
Tampa Bay Lightning 3 Stars of the Month For October Kyle Morton | November 2, 2015 Prior to last night’s 4-3 victory over the Carolina Hurricanes in Raleigh, the Tampa Bay Lightning were undeniably in a rut. The team started the season hot, opening the campaign…
If NHL Teams Were Scary Movies Jordan Dix | October 29, 2015 It is that time of year. It is starting to get a little chilly outside and everyone is warming up on their couches and putting all the scary movies on…
Stanley Cup Finals Re-Match Lite without Duncan Keith Kristi Loucks | October 24, 2015 Sea of Change For the Tampa Bay Lightning, Saturday’s game has been earmarked on their calendar since the schedules were released. They will step foot on the United Center ice…
Lightning Building on Last Season Dan Herrejon | September 28, 2015 Over the last twenty years in the NHL, only five teams have made it to the Stanley Cup Finals in consecutive seasons. In this same span, only one of those…
THW’s Top 165 Fantasy Defencemen Larry Fisher | August 26, 2015 Top 400 Fantasy Forwards Top 75 Fantasy Goaltenders The fantasy hockey season is upon us and, like last year, I’ve taken the time to rank my top defencemen for single-season leagues…
Most Underrated Defensive Pair in the NHL Dan Herrejon | August 5, 2015 At six-foot six, Victor Hedman casts a long shadow. At 24 years of age, he has his best hockey in front of him. Many NHL observers took note during the recent playoff…
All-Time Tampa Bay Lightning Team Dan Herrejon | July 31, 2015 The Tampa Bay Lightning came into existence in 1992. After 23 years and 22 actual NHL seasons along with two Stanley Cup Final appearances and one Stanley Cup victory, the…
Who Will the Lightning Protect in an Expansion Draft? Dan Herrejon | July 23, 2015 A recent news item suggests strongly that the NHL is about to expand. The only groups that submitted completed applications to join the NHL were a group from Las Vegas headed…
Blackhawks & Lightning Making Cup Final Must See TV Andrew Bensch | June 12, 2015 Everything You Could Ask For For those of us who call ourselves die hard hockey fans, we will watch the Stanley Cup Final every year. However, some have been better…