As the Tampa Bay Lightning prepares to retire the jersey of former Lightning captain Martin St. Louis, we take a closer look at some of our favorite Marty moments in history.
The Tampa Bay Lightning may not have been around as long as some of the “Original Six” teams, but this doesn’t mean the Lightning doesn’t have some very rich history. Over the years, players have come and gone, but there are some who will remain in our hearts forever.
One of those aforementioned players is former Tampa Bay Lightning captain Martin St. Louis. Now, there are some who still haven’t come to terms with the circumstances in which he departed the team. While we may not share the same viewpoint, these Lightning fans still have the right to their opinion.
At the same time, it is incredibly difficult to dismiss the hard work and dedication, not only to the team but the Tampa Bay community as well, he has put in over the course of the 13 seasons he spent with the Tampa Bay Lightning. Doing so would be absolutely ludicrous.
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Tonight marks a very special moment in Tampa Bay Lightning history. When the Lightning charge into the Amalie Arena tonight to take on the Columbus Blue Jackets, the Lightning will not only honor one of the team’s most memorable players but will retire their first jersey in franchise history.
By the time the puck has dropped and the action is underway, Lightning fans will have a new banner to gaze upon high in the rafters of the Amalie Arena; the jersey of one Martin St. Louis.
Once upon a time, Marty was known as the heart and soul of the Tampa Bay Lightning. While he may not have been the captain of the team for 12 of the 13 seasons he spent with the team, he was the glue that held everyone together and the oil that kept the machine known as the Lightning running well.
As Lightning fans prepare to honor their former captain, we here at Bolts By The Bay would like to take a closer look at some of our staff’s favorite moments in Tampa Bay Lightning history involving the one and only Martin St. Louis.
If you have been a fan for quite some time, you may remember some of these moments well. If you are a newer fan to the team, this will be a good opportunity to get to know one of the greatest players to ever where a Lightning jersey. Whether you love him or hate him, there is no denying you’ll remember him for many years to come.