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.)
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













