Lightning’s 3 Biggest Needs to Address This Offseason
Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final marked a changing of the guard in the NHL. While the Colorado Avalanche had the franchise-altering win, hoisting the Cup for the first…
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Today in Hockey History: June 28
June 28 saw two huge trades go down that benefitted a pair of Original 6 franchises for years to come. Also, this date in 1994 was one of the busiest…
Lightning Dynasty Is Secure Regardless of Stanley Cup Results
After the Tampa Bay Lightning came up two games short against the Colorado Avalanche in the Stanley Cup Final, there is some question as to whether or not losing this…
Weekly Lost & Found: 2022 Stanley Cup Final Recap
Well, it appears I owe the Colorado Avalanche a mea culpa. Contrary to my prediction, they defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning in six games and hoisted the Stanley Cup as…
NHL Rumors: Avalanche, Lightning, Devils, Maple Leafs, Blackhawks
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, what comes next for the Colorado Avalanche, who are this season’s Stanley Cup winners? They’ll take some time to enjoy the victory, but GM Joe…
Today in Hockey History: June 27
A pair of National Hockey League Entry Drafts were held on this date, with both teams from the Sunshine State getting a crack at the top pick. Also, the NHL’s…
Top 5 Breakout Players During the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs
The Stanley Cup playoffs are always full of excitement and surprises, and as the best players tend to lead their teams deep into playoffs, the supporting cast and unexpected players…
Today in Hockey History: June 25
June 25 has been an important date for the National Hockey League and its growth from six to the soon-to-be 32 teams. Also, this date brought us some important rule…
Lightning: 5 Best Yzerman-Era Draft Picks
Throughout his tenure with the Tampa Bay Lightning, general manager Steve Yzerman found great success at the draft. Even if he struggled at times with first-round picks, his team of…
Lightning’s Game 4 Loss the Result of More Than a Blown Call
The Tampa Bay Lightning suffered an extremely difficult 3-2 overtime loss to the Colorado Avalanche on Wednesday for a few reasons. In falling behind 3-1 in the Stanley Cup Final,…
Lightning: 3 Low-Cost Free-Agent Defensemen to Targets This Offseason
For the Tampa Bay Lightning, the 2022 offseason is going to be difficult. Once again, as a contending team pressed firmly against the salary cap, they will need to find…
Lightning Getting Some Stanley Cup Spark From 3 New Additions
The Tampa Bay Lightning needed a spark entering Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final down 2-0 to the Colorado Avalanche. But their resiliency, a common theme throughout their playoff…