Anton Stralman’s Legacy With the Lightning Eugene Helfrick | August 3, 2019 After the Tampa Bay Lightning’s defensive corps melted down in the 2014 NHL Playoffs, then-general manager Steve Yzerman knew that drastic changes had to be made in order to keep…
Panthers Go All-In on Bobrovsky Steve Evans | July 4, 2019 The Florida Panthers opened the free agency window for the 2019-20 season by signing four players, highlighted by inking goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky, a two-time Vezina Trophy winner, to a $70-million…
NHL Rumors: Islanders and Marner, Gardiner, Oilers, Sharks, More Jim Parsons | June 27, 2019 In today’s NHL rumor rundown, are the New York Islanders making a play for Mitch Marner? What options is Jake Gardiner considering? What are options the Edmonton Oilers are toying…
Lightning Defense Could Look Really Different Next Season Eugene Helfrick | May 16, 2019 Heading into the 2018-19 season, the Tampa Bay Lightning featured one of the deepest defensive corps in team history. With Norris Trophy winner Victor Hedman in his prime, along with…
Anton Stralman: The Lightning’s Defensive Linchpin Eugene Helfrick | September 8, 2018 On a team with superstar talents like Nikita Kucherov, Steven Stamkos and Victor Hedman, it can be easy for a great player like Anton Stralman to slip under the radar. …
Capitals’ Wilson Displeased with Stralman Hit Sammi Silber | May 17, 2018 While Washington Capitals winger Tom Wilson carries a reputation for big hits and controversial, perhaps dangerous plays and checks, he found himself on the other side of the play Tuesday.…
Rangers Top 5 Defensive Pairs Since Cup Run Anthony Caraturo | March 27, 2018 Teams must have a strong defense to compete for championships. Suppressing shots is extremely important as it will limit your goalie’s workload immensely. Having the puck is one way to…
Thriving With Lightning, Ex-Rangers Show Management Missteps Tom Castro | March 10, 2018 The Tampa Bay Lightning have become a living, breathing, hockey-playing reminder to the New York Rangers that their rebuild needs to involve more than just bringing in younger, high-ceiling personnel.…
Mikhail Sergachev a Key Lightning Player Alessandro Seren Rosso | November 21, 2017 This summer, one of the most interesting trades was between the Montreal Canadiens and the Tampa Bay Lightning that involved Mikhail Sergachev and Jonathan Drouin. In this translated interview, originally…
The Lightning’s Undervalued Players Eugene Helfrick | November 4, 2017 In order to have the best October in franchise history, the Tampa Bay Lightning needed just about everything to go right. Between the offensive domination of Steven Stamkos and Nikita…
Sergachev Looks at Home with Lightning Anthony Moukarzel | October 29, 2017 Mikhail Sergachev played in his 10th game of the season on Tuesday night against the Carolina Hurricanes which means that the Tampa Bay Lightning have decided to use up the…
Mikhail Sergachev’s (Hopefully) Ready for Primetime Eugene Helfrick | October 4, 2017 With the new season fast approaching, an important and exciting roster question was answered by the Tampa Bay Lightning. Mikhail Sergachev, the team’s biggest offseason acquisition, has made the Lightning’s…