Jim Courteau
I was born and raised on the southern side of Tampa Bay in Bradenton, FL but currently residing in Texas. #beRELENTLESS [email protected]
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St. Louis, Stamkos To Play In Europe?
With September 15th approaching fast, the NHL and NHLPA have yet to agree on a new CBA. NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman has already stated that he would lock out the players if a deal is not reached between…Read More
In The Net: Darren Puppa
Despite rotating four goalies during the Tampa Bay Lightning’s inaugural season in 1992, a solid answer in net had yet to be found. Enter Darren Puppa. Scooped up from the Toronto Maple Leafs…Read More
In The Net: Pat Jablonski
In 1992 the Tampa Bay Lightning were preparing for their first NHL season and naturally were looking for a netminder with some amount of experience to place between the pipes. President and General…Read More
In The Net: A Look Back At Lightning Goaltending
Goaltending has always fallen on the shoulders (and pads) of one individual of a team. It takes a certain type of individual willing to put themselves in front of a fast flying slapshot. Offense and…Read More
Breaking Down The Lightning’s Crowded Crease
In relatively no time at all the Tampa Bay Lightning went from having a bit of a crisis in net to having a plethora of netminders. General Manager Steve Yzerman made good on addressing the organization’s…Read More
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Lightning Prospects To Participate In 2012 Canada-Russia Challenge
Today the Ice Hockey Federation Of Russia released their 29 man roster for the upcoming 2012 Canada-Russia…Read More
2012 NHL Awards: Steven Stamkos Was Not Robbed
Well the hardware has been handed out in Las Vegas, thereby concluding the 2011-12 NHL season. A lot…Read More
Tampa Bay Lightning Acquire G Anders Lindback
On the heels of the announcement of the resigning of Lightning Forwards Adam Hall and JT Wyman comes…Read More
Adam Hall, JT Wyman Resigned By Tampa Bay Lightning
Recently announced, Forwards Adam Hall and JT Wyman have each been resigned to one-year deals. Hall’s…Read More
Lord Stanley’s Cup Has Been Awarded To The LA Kings, What’s Next?
Less than 24 hours ago the 2011-12 NHL season ended when the LA Kings thumped the New Jersey Devils…Read More
Tampa Bay Lightning’s First Round Draft Recap: 2008 – 2011
After much anticipation comes the final installment of the three-part Lightning First Round Draft Pick…Read More
Tampa Bay Lightning’s First Round Draft Recap: 1998 – 2007
Two days ago I recapped the first six 1st Round Draft Picks of the Tampa Bay Lightning. Now it is…Read More
Tampa Bay Lightning’s First Round Draft Recap 1992 – 1997
Due to the relentless efforts of Phil Esposito, we have enjoyed 20 years of hockey in beautiful Tampa…Read More
Ryan Shannon Wont Return To The Tampa Bay Lightning
Shannon, a right-winger who spent the past year in a Lightning sweater has signed a 3-Year contract…Read More
Relax, It’s The Same Old John Tortorella
This year’s Stanley Cup Playoffs has had it all, and we are not even through the Conference Finals…Read More
NHL Decides To Terminate Current CBA
On Wednesday morning the NHL filed its CBA termination notice to the NHLPA. Set to expire on 15 September…Read More
Tampa Bay’s Lightning Continue To Strike In IIHF World Championships
While Marty St. Louis hits the links with a 5-Iron instead of his iconic yellow Easton, his fellow teammates…Read More
Blocking Shots: Hockey’s Latest Enemy Or Scapegoat?
Since the recent Rangers – Capitals series finished, the talk of the hockey world has revolved…Read More
Schneider To Stay In Vancouver?
According to an article today from the Globe and Mail, Roberto Luongo is willing to waive his no-trade…Read More
Through Defeat, Triumph: A Look Back at 2011-12
If one were to ask me how to sum up the Tampa Bay Lightning 2011-12 Campaign in one word, I would answer…Read More
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