Best Forwards in Lightning History
The one consistent throughout the Tampa Bay Lightning’s history is their affinity for having star forwards on their roster. Over the course of 25 years, the franchise built themselves around the…
Lightning History
Lightning Honoring Tampa’s Hockey Hero Lecavalier
On Feb. 10, the Tampa Bay Lightning are scheduled to retire former captain and longtime face of the franchise Vincent Lecavalier’s No. 4 jersey. Lecavalier will join his friend and…
Lightning to Honor Martin St. Louis
On Friday night, prior to their game against the Columbus Blue Jackets, the Tampa Bay Lightning will retire and raise the first number in franchise history. Despite his unceremonious departure…
Top 5 Trades in Lightning History
The Tampa Bay Lightning franchise has been around for a quarter century. In that time, the various team general managers have pulled off some trades that have changed the course…
Unforgettable Journey for Vinny Lecavalier
It became official this week. Former Tampa Bay Lightning captain, Vinny Lecavalier announced his retirement from the NHL. He played in 1,212 games and scored 421 goals and had 949…
NHL Draft Rewind: Lightning’s Top Five Picks of All-Time
During the Tampa Bay Lightning’s 24-year history in the National Hockey League, the franchise has made some memorable (and not so memorable) selections in the NHL Entry Draft. Of the…
Looking Back: Bolts With No Cup Lore Since 2004
Moving forward in the Stanley Cup playoffs, The Hockey Writers will be taking a short look at the past successes of the final eight teams left in the postseason. When…
The Tampa Bay Lightning Franchise Four
The Franchise Four. The Mount Rushmore. Four players who tell the story of an organization. In this series, I’ll be taking a look at the history of all 30 NHL…
Best and Worst of First Three Drafts of Steve Yzerman
Because the transition for most NHL draft picks can be measured easier by a calendar than a stop watch, the last three drafts are immune from this review. That said;…
Mount Rushmore of the Tampa Bay Lightning
Unlike the Original Six of the NHL, most current franchises don’t have the longevity to have meaningful generational arguments about who were the all-time best players for the team. In…
Blast From the Past for the Tampa Bay Lightning
Last week the Columbus Blue Jackets announced that John Tortorella was hired to replace coach Todd Richards after the team began the new season losing their first seven games. The…
All-Time Tampa Bay Lightning Team
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…