Oilers’ Best Draft Day Trades in Franchise History
The Edmonton Oilers currently have four picks in the 2022 NHL Entry Draft, but there’s a good chance that will change over the course of Friday and Saturday. Related: 2022 NHL…
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5 Oilers You Didn’t Know Were Olympians
*This was originally published in Sep. 2021 On Friday, Sept. 3, the National Hockey League announced an agreement with the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) to have NHL players participate…
Thanks, Santa – Oilers’ Best Ever Christmas Gifts
There are plenty of items on the Edmonton Oilers’ Christmas wish list for Santa this year: a No. 1 goaltender, top-six forward, third-line centre, depth scoring. And, of course, good…
Maple Leafs Forgotten Ones: Eric Brewer
It’s been some time since we revisited a former NHLer that suited up for the Toronto Maple Leafs that may have not received as much recognition amongst Leafs Nation as…
Lightning’s All-Decade Team: Defense
At the start of the decade, the Tampa Bay Lightning’s defense had only one certainty: Victor Hedman. After he was selected second overall at the 2009 draft, the Lightning went…
Anaheim Ducks Ink Korbinian Holzer to One-Year Deal
On Tuesday, the Anaheim Ducks signed defenseman Korbinian Holzer to a one-year contract. Per team policy, the terms of the contract were not disclosed. The club shared the news on…
Lightning Trade Eric Brewer for Third Round Pick
Defenseman Eric Brewer has been traded from the Tampa Bay Lightning to the Anaheim Ducks for a 2015 third-round draft pick. When you think about whom to get the puck…
Lightning Overpay of Ryan Callahan Reeks of Ryan Malone Repeat
There are two missions in hockey. Preventing, and scoring goals. Or, preventing and creating shot attempts (depending on your views). The former reason, is the root cause of the decision for…
How the Lightning Weathered the Storm
The Tampa Bay Lightning looked like they were in serious trouble only a week after the Olympic break. Excitement over Steven Stamkos’ upcoming return to game action since breaking his…
Tampa Bay Lightning: Top 5 Blue Collar Players
Blue collar players are essential to any team’s success in the NHL. They are the players that punish their opposition physically, sacrifice their bodies to block shots, work to regain possession of the puck for their team, and take great efforts to be in position to make shots on goal.
The Tampa Bay Lightning are blessed to have some very willing participants in these areas. In no particular order we will review the top five of these “black and blue” players who “bring the thunder.”
Jackman, Blues Agree to 3-Year Contract Extension
Being tenured with one team for ten years is a rarity in professional sports nowadays. 10-year veteran Barret Jackman, who has spent his entire NHL career as a St. Louis…
Bad Blood Brewing Between the Islanders and Lightning?
Last Thursday the New York Islanders defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning 5-1 in a game that saw its fair share of scuffles, and trash talk during and after the game.…