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The Blue Line Blues

What a three game home-stand, our Bolts in Blue took all six points over the Flyers, Habs, and ‘Canes.  It was quite the rush that made us forget we still have a lot of issues.  Thanks to Toronto…Read More

Tampa Bay Lightning: Looking Forward In 2012

As we all move into the fresh start that begins today, the first day of 2012, the Tampa Bay Lightning look to bring the positive outcomes of their recent wins on the road with them as they head into the…Read More

There’s No Place Like Home Ice

Tonight our boys in blue take to the ice at the Forum, finally.  Coming off of a tough 3 game road trip, where the Bolts collected only 3 of 6 possible points going 1-1-1, the Lightning could use some…Read More

The Phil Esposito Factor And The Tampa Bay Lightning

Before I begin touting the virtues of Phil Esposito, I feel it appropriate to give you a bit of insight as to who I am and how I perceive NHL hockey, especially Tampa Bay Lightning hockey. I am new to…Read More

Happy Birthday, Brett Clark!

The Bolts By The Bay Staff would like to wish Brett Clark a happy birthday! (It was yesterday, so this is a happy belated birthday wish.)

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A Lightning Christmas

We started this year with Cup dreams in the air. Now, hoping to stay above .500 seems more than fair. With…Read More

Former Lightning Vinny Prospal Honored For 1,000th Game

Vinny Prospal played for The Lightning for several seasons. He can still be seen driving his red Ferrari…Read More

To Guy Or Not To Guy? That Is Not The Question For The Tampa Bay Lightning

Last night’s Lightning 7-2 loss against the San Jose Sharks as recapped here & here, was…Read More

All-Star Performances In All-Stars’ Returns

It happened again: after missing games with an injury and worrying the team and fans alike, another elite…Read More

Injuries, Call-Ups, And 2 Game Winning Streaks: A Bolts And Sharks Preview

  The Tampa Bay Lightning (14-16-2)  VS The San Hose Sharks (17-10-3). Both teams have been struggling…Read More

The Rise of Steven Stamkos

First off, we’re not talking about Steven Stamkos‘ rise to the top of the NHL Goal Scoring List with 20 goals, but his rise as a leader. Since he was drafted by the Bolts we all knew he would…Read More

Lightning Recall Oberg And Wyman

As The Tampa Bay Lightning travel tomorrow to San Jose for a meeting with The Sharks, JT Wyman and Evan Oberg are getting ready to make the trip as well. Today Lightning Vice President and General Manager…Read More

Lightning Find Confidence In Columbus For Victory

On a night filled with several milestones including former Bolt Vinny Prospal’s one thousand game ceremony, Eric Brewer’s first goal of the season, and Steven Stamkos scoring his twentieth…Read More

Have the Lightning Returned to Form?

  Last night’s game was quite the thrill ride.  There were more ups and downs, twists and turns than a roller coaster at Busch Gardens.  From starting the match with a Calgary rush up the ice…Read More

Tampa Bay Lightning And Goaltender Dwayne Roloson Are Feeling Positive

Before I begin, I’d like to thank Bolts by the Bay and Fansided for giving me the opportunity to be a staff writer. It is a great pleasure to be on board, along side the other passionate hockey…Read More

Stanley Cup rematch preview!

As the Tampa Bay Lightning and Calgary Flames get ready to square off tomorrow night at the St. Pete Times Forum it will be a battle of two struggling teams. At 14-14-2 on the season the Flames are…Read More

Real Fans vs. Bandwagoners–My Thoughts!

What is the difference between real fans of a hockey team and bandwagoners? I’m sure many people have different opinions on this but here’s my take. I watched the Tampa Bay Lightning win the…Read More

Referee Escapes The Shanaban

In a match up between The Philadelphia Flyers and The Washington Capitals an incident occurred with approximately six minutes and forty-eight seconds left in the third period. Referee Stephen Walkom…Read More

The Lightning’s Other Injury

If you call yourself a Tampa Bay fan you should already know what happened on 8 December.  That of course being the injury to Marty St. Louis during practice by a backhand shot from Dominic Moore.  Not…Read More

Lora’s Take On The NHL Realignment

Regardless of the outcome, I knew from the beginning that I would not be impressed with the NHL realignment that was in the works, which was  was necessary because of the Atlanta Thrashers moving to Winnipeg. At…Read More

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