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Blocking Shots: Hockey’s Latest Enemy Or Scapegoat?

Since the recent Rangers – Capitals series finished, the talk of the hockey world has revolved around players blocking shots.  From Larry Brooks of the New York Post stating that blocking shots…Read More

Reflecting on the 2011-2012 Tampa Bay Lightning Season

As long time Tampa Bay Lightning fans, we all had very high expectations for the season that ended one month ago.  Considering what we witnessed during the 2010-2011 season, who can blame us?  We were…Read More

The Shanahan Controversy

Brendan Shanahan came into the staring role, the eyes of player safety, replacing a controversial Colin Campbell. He won the respect of many as he came out strong, handing out suspensions like candy and…Read More

Shameful, Because It’s The Cup

The past few days of Stanley Cup Playoff hockey has been, as always, some of the greatest and most intense hockey ever played.  We have seen many, many extra periods of Over-Time played, as 60 minutes…Read More

Tampa Bay Must Not Forget About Defense While On Hunt For Goaltender

Without a doubt the big talk around Tampa Bay during this offseason, other than the upcoming Consolidated Bargaining Agreement negotiations, will be the search for a true #1 Goaltender to man the crease…Read More

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Past, Present, And Future Combine To Electrify Tampa Bay

A better swan song could not have been written for the Tampa Bay Lightning’s last home game of…Read More

Armed And Ready

On Thursday, 14 March, Tampa Bay Lightning’s American League affiliate, the Norfolk Admirals,…Read More

Why You Should Be TIKed and sTOKed

TIKed During last night’s tilt between the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Washington Capitals, Brett…Read More

A Lightning Winter Classic: Could It Happen?

Yesterday the NHL formally announced that the 2013 Winter Classic will be held at the Big House in Ann…Read More

Steven Stamkos Deserves More Recognition

It’s days before Steven Stamkos‘ 22nd birthday, and I sit here pondering why he doesn’t…Read More

Why The NHL All Star Game Should Continue

Over the last few years there has been a few grumblings here and there amongst writers and talk-show hosts that there is no longer a need for an All Star Game, in any league.  Hockey’s All Star Game…Read More

Hockey Safety Shouldn’t Be Personal Preference

I recently published an opinion piece for my college newspaper, The Humber Et Cetera. I focused on the topic of non-concussion head injuries and how they seem to be overlooked by the NHLPA in a time where…Read More

All Is Not Lost Tampa Bay

Recently our favorite THN columnist, Ken Campbell, penned another winner about our Tampa Bay Lightning.  This one entitled “Campbell: Why the Lightning and Canadiens should trade coaches.”  Yes,…Read More

NHL Misses Yet Another Chance To Amp Up Rivalries

It’s been no secret that team rivalries within the NHL have been dwindling. Games that used to mean something, and that could not be missed by fans for any reason, seem to have all but disappeared…Read More

Dislike For The Tampa Bay Lightning Continues

Before we get started, if you have not read my previous posting on my thoughts on the 1-3-1 please take a look here. Now, as noted in the previous posting, this was not the first time Ken Campbell decried…Read More

Road Woes Continue

As the Tampa Bay Lightning return home for a game Tuesday night, fans once again feel relieved. This sense of relief stems from the Lightning’s terrible road record, and solid play at home. The…Read More

Lightning fall 3-1 In Montreal

The Lightning were swept on this three game road trip. They are now  6-15-3 on the road.                     Read | Share

NHLPA Does Not Consent to Realignment Plan

Recently announced, the National Hockey League Player’s Association (NHLPA) has refused to agree to the proposed realignment plan approved by the NHL Board of Governors.  What does this mean? …Read More

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

The Rise of Garon; Matty G!

Needless to say, Mathieu Garon has been absolutely huge for the Tampa Bay Lightning in the last three games. After the Lightning lost by five goals to the San Jose Sharks, Garon has stepped up and delivered…Read More

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