Mitchell Margolis

I am attending the University of South Florida and have been a Lightning fan my entire life. Anything that has to do with sports interests me and I love talking hockey so don't hesitate to message me.

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Tampa Bay Lightning Place Dana Tyrell on Waivers

Dana Tyrell reportedly has been placed on waivers by the Tampa Bay Lightning.  What does this mean?  It means that the Lightning, currently on a three game losing streak, are going to try to shake things…Read More

Tampa Bay Lightning Statistical Update

The Tampa Bay Lightning have started the season on fire so its time to look at the the statistical update through the first 6 games.  Here is a list of stats and interesting facts that help fans understand…Read More

Tampa Bay Lightning are Finding Chemistry

Everything sure seems to be clicking on all cylinders for the Tampa Bay Lightning as they have started off this season with a bang.  A 5-1 record has propelled them to the top of the Southeast Division…Read More

Tampa Bay Lightning Gear Up For Long Homestand

The Tampa Bay Lightning begin a crucial home stand tonight when the Ottawa Senators come to town which will kick off what should be one of the biggest stretches of the short season for the Bolts.  Home…Read More

Hockey Starts Tomorrow!

The day has finally come, tomorrow hockey begins again in Bolts Nation as the Tampa Bay Lightning host the Washington Capitals.  It will be important to get the season started off on a good note, but…Read More

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Hockey’s Back!

Finally, hockey fans can finally be grateful for something.  Hockey is back!  In what has been a roller…Read More

World Juniors Prospect Watch

  The World Juniors Championships are upon us and its finally time for the fans to get some hockey…Read More

Pick Your Prospect

Everyone has their favorite prospect in the organization that they continue to root for their entire…Read More

What Happened?

Many people are asking this exact question; what just happened this week during the latest rounds of…Read More

My Lockout Thoughts

This is a topic that I had been hoping would be cleared up a long, long time ago which is why I have…Read More

Keys to the Season #10: Better Road Play

The final key to this season, once it hopefully starts (I will be writing more about the lockout issues…Read More

Keys to the Season #9: Strong Start

Normally, every NHL season starts for a team with extreme hope and optimism.  Coaches for the most…Read More

Keys to the Season #8: Health

Just about every NHL season, that starts on time, begins with extreme optimism for fans favorite teams. …Read More

Keys to the Season #7: Marty and Vinny of Old

We all remember the days when Martin St. Louis and Vincent Lecavalier would combine to form one of the…Read More

Keys to the Season #6: Stamkos Must be Stamkos

After a short lockout for myself, I am back with the top ten keys to the season.  This key is pretty…Read More

Keys to the Season #5: Young Forwards Must Step Up

  As everyone now knows, the National Hockey League has officially locked out the players.  I…Read More

Keys to the Season #4: Power Play Must Strike

Two years ago, the Tampa Bay Lightning had a power play that was feared by their opponents.  They had…Read More

Keys to the Season #3: Defensive Improvement

Goalies get all of the headlines when the puck stays out of the net but a huge part of that comes with…Read More

Keys to the Season #2: Goaltending Must Improve

After key number one gets resolved and the season starts, my next key point that will lead to the success…Read More

Keys to the Season #1: Lockout Cannot Happen

Throughout this series, none of the other specific keys to the season will have an order or ranking…Read More