Tape2Tape: Will the NHL Ever See a Maximum Contract? Andrew Forbes | August 26, 2014 In 2014-15, the NHL set it’s salary cap at $69-million – but any hockey fan already has that number engrained in their head. Instead, there’s a larger question – not…
5 Ways the Lightning Make the Stanley Cup Finals Michelle Timian | August 25, 2014 The last time hockey fans saw the Tampa Bay Lightning they were in the handshake line following a sweep by the Montreal Canadiens in the opening round of the playoffs. …
Building a Winner: Tampa Bay Ready for Next Level Chad DeDominicis | August 19, 2014 The Lightning were one of the surprise teams in the 2013-14 season. After finishing with 40 points and third last in 2012-13; the Bolts rebounded in a big way in…
Atlantic Division Rivals: Can the Leafs Weather the Lightning Storm? Andrew Forbes | August 12, 2014 They were supposed to have one of the league’s best scorers in 2013-14 – as they have since 2008-09 in Steven Stamkos. That was until he broke his right leg…
The 7 Best-Dressed NHL Players Andrew Forbes | August 6, 2014 Cameron Williamson raised a particularly interesting question in a piece he wrote in the Globe and Mail’s fashion and beauty section in March 2013 – They suit, they score: Are…
Martin St. Louis v. Tampa Bay William Gilbert | June 13, 2014 Marty’s Gone…& He Isn’t Coming Back I remember waking up on March 5th to the news of Martin St. Louis departure from the Tampa Bay Lightning. Though perhaps heightened by…
Tampa Bay Lightning: Best of 2013-14 The Hockey Writers | May 15, 2014 The Tampa Bay Lightning’s season came to a quick end in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Despite an early playoff exit, it was a record setting season,…
First Round Predictions for the Eastern Conference Kirk Vance | April 16, 2014 Check out my Western Conference predictions here. The Eastern Conference has been wide open this season, with as many as 11 teams in the hunt for a playoff berth up…
How the Lightning Weathered the Storm Michelle Timian | March 26, 2014 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…
The Best NHL Draft Pick Since 2008 Colin Mills | February 7, 2014 The Avalanche literally hit the jackpot when they won the draft lottery last summer. At the time, most of the hockey world predicted a Seth Jones selection because of their…
Hockey News: Habs/Canucks Trade; Kane’s Tribute to Grandfather Marcy Di Michele | February 4, 2014 Steven Stamkos is aiming for a return to game action on Saturday night, which is huge news for both the Lightning, and the Canadian Olympic team. [Globe and Mail] Trade…
Hockey News: Vanek Rejects Islanders; Oilers Trade Rumors Marcy Di Michele | February 3, 2014 The Islanders took a big risk when they traded locker room favorite Matt Moulson to the Sabres for pending UFA Tomas Vanek. Now it looks as though they’ll have to…