Lightning All-Decade Team: Offense
Throughout their early history, the Tampa Bay Lightning found success as an offensively driven team. Even when their defense and goaltending struggled with consistency, the Lightning could put enough points…
Vincent Lecavalier
Lightning’s Kucherov Still Has More to Prove
Tampa Bay Lightning star Nikita Kucherov’s record-tying night, when he matched Vincent Lecavalier’s 108 points on the season, should still leave fans wanting. Namely more. Kucherov Does It All for…
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 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…
The Best NHL Playoff Series of the 2000s
Originally published in June, 2010, THW takes a look back at the very best NHL playoff series of the past decade, from 2000-2010. Series #10 – 2006 Stanley Cup Finals…
Kucherov Putting Himself in Rare Company
Last night’s 6-3 win against the Boston Bruins was a big one for the Tampa Bay Lightning. Trailing those same Bruins by five points for the final wild card spot, the Lightning were…
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…
What Happened to Scott Laughton?
Among the regularly dressed Philadelphia Flyers forwards, there are four undrafted free agents (Matt Read, Michael Raffl, Pierre-Edouard Bellemare and Roman Lyubimov) plus former late draft picks in Chris VandeVelde…
Lightning Set to Honor Lecavalier’s Legacy
The Tampa Bay Lightning will honor Vincent Lecavalier when the team plays the Florida Panthers on Tuesday. It’s a fitting way for the organization to honor Lecavalier’s 14-year career with…
Dan Boyle Retires as Last Member of Lightning’s 2004 Stanley Cup Team
When Dan Boyle announced his retirement on Wednesday, he became the last remaining member of the Tampa Bay Lightning’s 2004 Stanley Cup team to call it an NHL career. The…
Worst Flyers Free Agent Signings Since 2010
Yesterday, I looked at the top free agent signings the Flyers had made since 2010. The point was that in those years we saw deals made by former GM Paul…
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…