Ups and Downs: Lightning Playoff Run Begins After Roller Coaster Season Steven DiOssi | April 12, 2016 The Tampa Bay Lightning have been on quite the roller coaster during the 2015-16 NHL regular season. There have been the highs, the lows, the twists and the turns. At…
A Look Back at Pre-Season Predictions, and a Look Ahead to the Playoffs Marcy Di Michele | April 11, 2016 Before the start of the 2015-16 NHL campaign, I wrote a piece highlighting a few predictions I had for the season. It’s nearly impossible to accurately prognosticate what will happen…
Facing Off: Stamkos, Matthews and Vesey destined to be Leafs? Larry Fisher | April 4, 2016 Facing Off is a weekly column debating five of hockey’s hottest topics each and every Monday. From current events like trades and hat tricks, to bigger-picture stuff like scandals and expansion —…
Can Jonathan Drouin Aid Lightning Offense? Dan Herrejon | April 3, 2016 By now Tampa Bay Lightning fans have heard or read the news about Steven Stamkos and his scheduled surgery set for this Monday. Diagnosed with a blood clot near his…
12 Injuries That Could Change the Postseason Dustin Nelson | April 3, 2016 With Tampa’s announcement that Steven Stamkos will miss one-to-three months, there was an instant impact to their ability to make a deep playoff run. But Stamkos isn’t the only player…
Steven Stamkos out 1-3 Months With Blood Clot Mike Necciai | April 2, 2016 Tampa Bay Lightning general manager Steve Yzerman announced tonight that Lightning captain Steven Stamkos will miss one-to-three months due to a blood clot in his arm. Tampa Bay announced the…
Hockey Headlines: Stamkos Out 1-3 Months; Datsyuk to Russia? Marcy Di Michele | April 2, 2016 A collection of the latest news from around the world of hockey: The Maple Leafs almost won the McDavid lottery. Will they win this years? [The Star] Steven Stamkos is…
Consequences of Ineffective Lightning Power Play in the NHL Playoffs Dan Herrejon | March 28, 2016 It is no secret to the majority of Tampa Bay Lightning fans that the team’s power play has struggled this year. They currently sit at 16.7%, which puts them at…
The Stanley Cup-Lacking All-Star Team: Eastern Conference Will Burchfield | March 25, 2016 It’s commonly agreed that the Stanley Cup is the hardest trophy to win in professional sports. Between four best-of-seven series, a minefield of dangerous opponents and referees that are always…
Predicting the Leafs Lineup for 2016-17 Devin Slawson | March 21, 2016 The Toronto Maple Leafs are not looking towards the playoff race as we stretch through March, but instead to the 2016 NHL Draft Lottery, where they currently own the greatest…
Montreal Canadiens: Top-5 Potential Offseason Targets Gregory Katz | March 21, 2016 The Montreal Canadiens and their fans should be looking forward to the offseason, where General Manager, Marc Bergevin will look to bring some sort of change to a desperate lineup.…
Consistency is Key: Lightning Must Win Now Steven DiOssi | March 16, 2016 While many fans recognize the importance of a strong start to an NHL regular season, it is how you finish that is key. A strong start can set the tone…