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Tampa Bay’s offense: A core competency

Steven Stamkos’s signing with the Nashville Predators sparked a series of questions from Lightning fans far and wide. Questions such as, “Will Hedman be the nex
Joseph Lopez|May 29, 2025

The future of Yanni Gourde

When Yanni Gourde left Tampa Bay during the Seattle Expansion draft, Lightning fans struggled heavily to say goodbye to #37.  During his tenure in Tampa Bay, Ya
Joseph Lopez|May 28, 2025

USA defeats Switzerland 1-0 in a battle that came down to overtime

After going 8-0, the Swiss couldn't find that one goal as the Defensive Battle Went to the US.
Alexis Farinacci|May 28, 2025

J.J. Moser hoping to really get started with the Lightning

For Tampa Bay Lightning fans, the off-season proceeding the 2024-2025 regular season is one they will truly never forget. A whirlwind of changes occurred for th
Joseph Lopez|May 25, 2025

Janis Moser and Team Switzerland set to go for gold at the IIHF World Championships

As the saying goes, “Gator Boys (Legend) Stay Hot!” That’s exactly what the University of Florida legend did for the fourth day in a row on Friday night with th
Alexis Farinacci|May 28, 2025

Recapping Brandon Hagel’s breakout season 

When Brandon Hagel first came to Tampa Bay, no one could have ever imagined the player he would become. The 2024-2025 season saw Hagel dominate the scoresheet a
Joseph Lopez|May 24, 2025

Tampa Bay Lightning sign forward Wojciech Stachowiak to a one-year, entry-level contract

The offseason is under way for the teams no longer in the chase for cup and many are already beginning to field their teams for the upcoming 2025-2016 season, i
Alexis Farinacci|May 28, 2025

Nick Paul looking to stay consistent

During his short tenure with the lightning thus far, Nick Paul has been nothing short of consistent. Similar to Anthony Cirelli, Nick Paul can play anywhere in
Joseph Lopez|May 23, 2025

Three Tampa Bay Lightning players represent their home countries at the 2025 IIHF World Championships

Three Tampa Bay Lightning Players Represent Their Countries at the 2025 IIHF World Championships The 2025 International Ice Hockey Federation’s World Champions
Alexis Farinacci|May 23, 2025

Is Darren Raddysh ready for the next step?

At the beginning of the 2024-2025 NHL season, Lightning fans were greeted with a brand new defensive core. To combat defensive struggles the year prior, drastic
Joseph Lopez|May 23, 2025

Gage Goncalves is the surprise the Lightning need

The 2024-2025 NHL playoffs did not exactly go the way the Tampa Bay Lightning intended. However, one key bright spot in Tampa's tragic playoff loss came from on
Joseph Lopez|May 22, 2025

The reliable Ryan McDonagh

When attempting to define the word reliability, one needs to look no further than Ryan McDonagh. After defensive struggles in the 2023-2024 NHL season, the Ligh
Joseph Lopez|May 20, 2025

Captain Hedman: Season one review

Before the NHL season began, Victor Hedman was named the newest captain of the Tampa Bay Lightning. Why? Steven Stamkos was allowed to walk into free agency, th
Joseph Lopez|May 20, 2025

Connor Geekie could have a major sophomore season

When Mikhail Sergachev was first traded to Utah, fans were sent spiraling. How could Tampa Bay trade the future of their defense? What could Tampa possibly rece
Joseph Lopez|May 18, 2025

Big cat, big Vezina opportunity

Andrei Vasilevskiy is no doubt one of the premier goaltenders in the entire National Hockey League. In order to earn that elite ranking, Vasy needed to make a l
Joseph Lopez|May 18, 2025

Kucherov looking to add to his trophy case

With what should be no surprise to any hockey fan, NHL.com has officially announced Nikita Kucherov to be a finalist Ted Lindsay Award. By the same token, NHL.c
Joseph Lopez|May 17, 2025

The Lady Byng Trophy: Is it Brayden Point's year?

Brayden Point, all-star forward for the Tampa Bay Lightning, has for the second straight year as per NHL.com, been nominated for the Lady Byng Trophy, awarded t
Joseph Lopez|May 15, 2025

The future of Lightning hockey

Today on May 14th, 2025, the Lightning per NHL.com have officially announced their latest partnership with Scripps Sports to provide free Lightning games to fan
Joseph Lopez|May 15, 2025

Guentzel at home in Tampa Bay

When news first broke that Jake Guentzel would become the newest member of the Tampa Bay Lightning, it created waves all throughout Tampa Bay. In an era of dras
Joseph Lopez|May 13, 2025

Lightning fall once again: What happened?

After a highly anticipated battle against the Florida Panthers in the first round of the NHL playoffs, the Tampa Bay Lightning fell in a mere five games. Their
Joseph Lopez|May 13, 2025
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