Today in Hockey History: July 25
One of the most colorful coaches in the history of the National Hockey League got his first job in the league on this date. Also, a pair of elite goaltenders…
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Today in Hockey History: July 10
July 10 saw a big trade between two “Original Six” franchises that saw one of them obtain the greatest goal scorer in their team’s history. Also, two current stars inked…
Today in Hockey History: June 7
There was still plenty of hockey played on June 7, and we got to see a trio of unique Stanley Cup winners, some overtime drama, clutch goaltending, and one streak…
Lightning: The Contributions of Vaclav Prospal in Tampa
The Tampa Bay Lightning have had solid representation for their franchise throughout their existence. Hockey fans think of Vincent Lecavalier, Martin St. Louis, Steven Stamkos, and Victor Hedman, to name…
Lightning and Predators Have More in Common Than You Think
The Tampa Bay Lightning and the Nashville Predators finished up a two-game set on Monday, with each claiming a win. Both clubs have been great examples over the years of…
Forgotten Lightning Profiles: Olaf Kolzig
When hockey fans remember the contributions of goalie Olaf Kolzig, those memories most definitely will be of him spending his time with the Washington Capitals. The man also known as…
Lightning Stanley Cup Success Should’ve Started Back in 2015
The Tampa Bay Lightning finished an entertaining three-game set against the Chicago Blackhawks on Sunday, taking two out of three. The teams traded wins before a wild third game that…
The Lightning’s 3 Best Trades of the Decade
At the start of the 2010s, the Tampa Bay Lightning were a franchise mired with poor asset management. In recent years, a series of trades that were meant to shed…
Revisiting Departed Lightning Players From 2019-20 Team
The Tampa Bay Lightning went through an offseason of celebration. The organization had just won its first Stanley Cup since 2004, and star talents like Steven Stamkos and Victor Hedman…
Tampa Bay Lightning’s 50-Goal Scorers
Scoring 50 goals in an NHL season is an incredible milestone, one that doesn’t happen often in a team’s history. It’s a feat that even the teams that have been…
Lightning’s 2012 Draft Picks: Where Are They Now?
The 2012 NHL Draft is one that the Tampa Bay Lightning should feel great about. Although many of the picks did not pan out, the importance of adding Andrei Vasilevskiy…
Esposito’s Best Move as Lightning GM Was Drafting Brad Richards
It’s hard to overstate the near-mythical, godlike way fans of the Tampa Bay Lightning view Phil Esposito. This is, of course, completely justified. To put it bluntly, the Lightning as…