Lightning’s Hate to Lose Mentality Will Be Tested in the Stanley Cup Final Jim Bay | June 17, 2022 Over the recent days and weeks, there have been many comparisons made to the Tampa Bay Lightning’s run towards a third straight cup, and the team that last achieved that…
3 Lightning Who Need to Step Up for the Rest of the Playoffs Jim Bay | June 3, 2022 One might think that after sweeping the Florida Panthers in Round 2, there are not many players on the Tampa Bay Lightning who have underperformed. However, after Wednesday night’s loss…
3 Takeaways from the Lightning’s Disappointing Game 5 Loss vs Toronto Jim Bay | May 11, 2022 In a critical Game 5 matchup, the Tampa Bay Lightning were unable to capitalize on two early first-period goals, eventually falling to the Toronto Maple Leafs 4-3. Auston Matthews scored…
3 Takeaways From Lightning’s Game 2 Rebound Win vs. the Maple Leafs Jim Bay | May 5, 2022 The Tampa Bay Lightning came into Game 2 against the Toronto Maple Leafs with something to prove after being blown 5-0 in Game 1 on Monday. They did just that…
EA Sports NHL 22: Stanley Cup Playoffs Simulation Ethan Carter | May 1, 2022 For the first time since 2019, the Stanley Cup Playoffs are completely back to normal. The format returns with divisional matchups and wild card teams, with some of the most…
3 Takeaways From Lightning’s Weekend Games vs Predators & Panthers Jim Bay | April 25, 2022 The Tampa Bay Lightning sent a message to the rest of the league with a pair of decisive victories over the weekend, dominating the Nashville Predators 6-2 on Saturday while…
NHL Talk: Avalanche, Kings, Lightning, Predators, Blue Jackets & More Tom P. | March 14, 2022 In this edition of NHL Talk, here are the top storylines with quotes from players, coaches, managers, and more. Listen to The Hockey Writers Podcast on iHeartRadio and wherever you listen to podcasts, every weekday…
NHL Talk: Lightning, Stars, Devils & Golden Knights Tom P. | March 7, 2022 In this edition of NHL Talk, these are the top storylines with quotes from players, coaches, managers, and more. Listen to The Hockey Writers Podcast on iHeartRadio and wherever you listen to podcasts, every weekday…
Lightning: An Ode to Victor Hedman’s Incredible Value Contract Eugene Helfrick | March 4, 2022 Since the NHL implemented the salary cap after the 2004 lockout, a players’ cap-hit is often the focal point of the conversation surrounding how they are viewed in the league.…
NHL Needs to Implement Defensive Defenceman Award Colton Pankiw | February 25, 2022 The James Norris Memorial Trophy, more commonly referred to as the Norris Trophy, is an award that is given annually to the NHL’s best defenceman since the 1953-54 season. The…
Canucks Gameday Preview: Tampa Bay Lightning – 1/13/22 Matthew Zator | January 13, 2022 The Vancouver Canucks are coming off their first outright loss under head coach Bruce Boudreau as they dropped a 5-2 decision to the Florida Panthers on Tuesday. Next up, the…
Lightning’s Defense Not Living Up to Potential Noah Wilson | November 14, 2021 The Tampa Bay Lightning, who currently sit at a 6-3-3 record on the season, have had their ups and downs this season, especially on the blue line. Whenever something seems…