Take a seat and relax as we take a look at the latest Tampa Bay Lightning Headlines and other news going on today around the National Hockey League.
Another day has been marked off the calendar, which means we are one day closer to the start of the 2016-17 season. Since the 2016 Stanley Cup Playoffs came to an end, things have been a little crazy here in the Bolts Nation. There were many players who were in need of new contracts coming into the 2016-17 season and some who would find themselves with a new home.
The good news for those of us here in Tampa Bay is the simple fact that we have someone like Tampa Bay Lightning Vice President and General Manager Steve Yzerman pulling the strings behind the scenes to get the job done. Since making his way to the Lightning organization back in 2010, he has done an excellent job of rebuilding the team from the ground up and preparing the team for the future as well as the present.
That being said, we have full faith Yzerman will be able to build on the progress he’s made thus far and lay the very last piece to the puzzle before the start of the 2016-17 season. This isn’t to say Yzerman won’t have his hands full. There is still one very big contract that needs to be handled, but if there is anyone who can get the job done, it’s Steve Yzerman.
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Speaking of one of those aforementioned contracts still in need of signing, Lightning defenseman Nikita Nesterov still has not been able to come to an agreement with the Tampa Bay Lightning on the terms of a new contract. While there is still plenty of time to get the job done and the ink to dry on the contract, there are still many questions as to why a deal has yet to be signed. Much like the contract of Nikita Kucherov, there are many things contributing to the day. (Bolts By The Bay)
As some of you may know by now, fans of the National Hockey League are going to get a little bit of bonus hockey this season. Just a couple of weeks before the start of the regular season, the best players from around the world will come together in Toronto for the 2016 World Cup of Hockey.
One of the players representing the Tampa Bay Lightning in the International Tournament is Lightning goaltender Ben Bishop. As anyone here in the Bolts Nation knows, Ben Bishop has quite a knack for style when it comes to his goaltender helmet. In light of his journey to the 2016 World Cup of Hockey as a member of Team USA, Bishop has quite a snazzy looking helmet to show off for the occasion. (Bolts By The Bay)
While the team may be preparing for their return to the ice in the 2016-17 season, they are not the only ones here in the Bolts Nation preparing for the upcoming season. As some of you may know by now, the Lightning Girls are in search of new members for the 2016-17 squad.
If you are interesting in being a part of the action, as well as donating your time to the community in the Lightning Girls’ many outings in the community, you now have a chance to make that dream a reality. Tomorrow morning, the Lightning Girls will be holding their auditions for the upcoming season. Before you race on down to the Amalie Arena tomorrow morning, there is some more information you’ll need. (Tampa Bay Lightning)
As the Tampa Bay Lightning prepare for the upcoming season, so do their teammates in the American Hockey League. The Syracuse Crunch have been making moves in order to put the best skate forward in the 2016-17 season. One of those moves was signing defenseman Adam Comrie to an AHL Contract. (Syracuse Crunch)
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The hottest topic in the world right now is the blockbuster decision the American people have in front of them in November, the Presidential Election. As you can imagine, there are many outlets trying to capitalize on the popularity of the topic and break themselves off a piece of the rewards. It would seem as if the game of hockey is not exempt from this.
The Milwaukee Admirals, the AHL affiliate of the Nashville Predators, will be giving away bobbleheads of both Donald J. Trump and Hillary Clinton (both decked out in hockey gear) coming to their fans this fall. (FanSided)
While some teams, like the Tampa Bay Lightning, may be looking from within to fill some of the holes in their lineups in preparation for the upcoming season, there are other teams who are scouting the available players around the league and attempting to determine which one would fit best in their lineup. NHL.com decided to take a look at some of the Free Agent defensemen who could add value to a team’s lineup. (NHL.com)
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Much to the chagrin of Tampa Bay Lightning fans, the Pittsburgh Penguins emerged victoriously and walked away with Lord Stanley’s Cup. Traditionally, when a team wins the cup, the members of the team each get some one-on-one time with the Cup. The guys and gals over at ESPN have been tracking the Cup’s journey and the adventure it’s been on since the start of the off-season. (ESPN)
There is no denying that social media has quickly become a part of everyday life for most people in the world. Whether you are a celebrity, a professional athlete, or a stay-at-home mother or father, you have undoubtedly been on sites like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, SnapChat, or many of the other social media sites out there.
While it’s an easy road to navigate for the average person, when the eyes of the world are on you 24/7, the road can be quite a bit more slippery. Our friends over at Sports Illustrated take a closer look at what the social media journey is like for NHL Players and the ups and downs of interacting with their fans. (SI.com)
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The off-season is never a fun time for the fans, but as things start to heat up around the National Hockey League the time will pass much sooner than you think. Before you know it, the Tampa Bay Lightning will be back on the ice preparing to take on the other 29 teams in the league for a chance to fight for the Stanley Cup once again.