Esposito’s Best Move as Lightning GM Was Drafting Brad Richards Frank Quartarone | February 6, 2021 It’s hard to overstate the near-mythical, godlike way fans of the Tampa Bay Lightning view Phil Esposito. This is, of course, completely justified. To put it bluntly, the Lightning as…
Lightning’s 2nd Stanley Cup Has Yzerman’s Fingerprints on It Frank Quartarone | February 4, 2021 The Detroit Red Wings are in town this week to play the Tampa Bay Lightning for a two-game set. Steve Yzerman, the Red Wings executive vice president and general manager is,…
Lightning: The Contributions of Pavel Kubina Nathan Moser | November 28, 2020 When Tampa Bay Lightning fans talk about the best defensemen to ever suit up for their organization, two names who immediately come to mind are Victor Hedman and Dan Boyle,…
Forgotten Lightning Profile: Darcy Tucker Nathan Moser | November 19, 2020 Many hockey fans remember winger Darcy Tucker for his days as a Toronto Maple Leaf. He had spent the most time with the organization and played a significant role along…
Lightning That Got Away: Dan Boyle Eugene Helfrick | November 15, 2020 No matter what team you cheer for in any sport, your franchise of choice will always have those players that you look back on and think… how did we let…
Lightning Throwback: The Bulin Wall Nathan Moser | October 24, 2020 The 2004 Stanley Cup champion Tampa Bay Lightning had it all. They were stacked on offense with forwards such as Vincent Lecavalier, Martin St. Louis, Brad Richards, and Cory Stillman.…
Lightning’s 2011 NHL Draft Picks: Where Are They Now? Mathieu Sheridan | June 27, 2020 Welcome to the second part of a series that looks back on the Tampa Bay Lightning’s draft picks over the years and where they are now. This part will discuss…
Lightning 2010 NHL Draft Picks: Where Are They Now? Mathieu Sheridan | June 19, 2020 Welcome to the first part of a series where I look back on who the Tampa Bay Lightning selected in the draft over the years and where they are now.…
Forgotten Former Lighting Players Who Will Shock You Ryan Szporer | April 2, 2020 Considering the powerhouse the Tampa Bay Lightning have become, it’s easy to forget their early years. Or, at least, it’s easy to want to forget, if you’re a fan. From…
Lightning: Revisiting the McDonagh and Miller Trade Eugene Helfrick | February 26, 2020 As the 2018 Trade Deadline came to a close, then Tampa Bay Lightning general manager Steve Yzerman pulled off the blockbuster trade of the season. After weeks of rumor and…
10 Most Important Goals in Lightning History Steve Marowski | August 12, 2019 There have been some amazing goals scored in NHL history, and a select few have come from players on the Tampa Bay Lightning. Whether it was a record-setting goal, a…
Countdown to Puck Drop — Day 60 — Stamkos’ Stellar 2011-12 Season Steve Marowski | August 3, 2019 Introducing The Hockey Writers’ Countdown to Puck Drop series. From now until the puck drops on the 2019-20 NHL’s regular season on Oct. 2 when the Toronto Maple Leafs host…
