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Danny Bennett

Danny Bennett

Joined: Apr 3, 2020

Danny is a media accredited journalist formerly covering the Detroit Lions and Tampa Bay Buccaneers for USA Today. Aside from his work with the NFL, Danny is an avid hockey and professional wrestling fan, working media for WWE for WrestleMania 33, 34, and 35.

TAMPA, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 30: Ex-NHL head coach Phil Esposito speaks during the 2020 Stanley Cup Champion rally on September 30, 2020 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images)

How do the Lightning rank against other leagues expansion teams?

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A coming soon sign can be seen in front of the new beachside Publix grocery at 101 E. Granada Blvd. in Ormond Beach on Thursday, Aug. 19, 2021.Coming Soon Sign For Publix Jpg

Five local advertisements we wouldn’t mind seeing in 2022

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EDMONTON, ALBERTA - SEPTEMBER 28: General Manager Julien BriseBois of the Tampa Bay Lightning poses with the Stanley Cup following the series-winning victory over the Dallas Stars in Game Six of the 2020 NHL Stanley Cup Final at Rogers Place on September 28, 2020 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

A look into the financials of the NHL amid raising the cap and inking new deals

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Mar 23, 2021; Dallas, Texas, USA; A view of the Lightning logo on the jersey of Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy (88) during the game between the Dallas Stars and the Tampa Bay Lightning at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

Advertisements coming to jerseys near you in 2022-23

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May 27, 2019; Boston, MA, USA; NHL commissioner Gary Bettman speaks at a press conference before game one of the 2019 Stanley Cup Final between the Boston Bruins and the St. Louis Blues at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports

NHLPA advises players not to participate in qualifiers for Winter Olympics

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Jul 2, 2021; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy (88) defends the net against Montreal Canadiens right wing Corey Perry (94) during the third period in game three of the 2021 Stanley Cup Final at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: Jean-Yves Ahern-USA TODAY Sports

Andrei Vasilevskiy’s best saves of 2021 (Video)

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May 26, 2021; Tampa, Florida, USA;Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Barclay Goodrow (19) and teammates celebrate as they beat the Florida Panthers during game six of the first round of the 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Six must watch Lightning games in the 2022 season

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Jun 30, 2021; Tampa, Florida, USA; A general view as fans start to gather in Thunder Alley before game two of the 2021 Stanley Cup Final between the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Montreal Canadiens at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Douglas DeFelice-USA TODAY Sports

Bolts announce single-game tickets on sale August 19

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Jul 7, 2021; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Mikhail Sergachev (98) checks Montreal Canadiens right wing Cole Caufield (22) during the first period in game five of the 2021 Stanley Cup Final at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Which Lightning players you should expect to play in Beijing

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Jul 7, 2021; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Ross Colton (79) reacts after scoring a goal against Montreal Canadiens goaltender Carey Price (not pictured) during the second period in game five of the 2021 Stanley Cup Final at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Ross Colton agrees to 2-year contract with the Lightning

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May 11, 2018; Tampa, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Lightning head coach Jon Cooper talks with media after game one of the Eastern Conference Final in the 2018 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Jon Cooper to coach Canada at 2022 Beijing Olympics

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Jul 2, 2021; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy (88) makes a stick save against Montreal Canadiens during the second period in game three of the 2021 Stanley Cup Final at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: Jean-Yves Ahern-USA TODAY Sports

Andrei Vasilevskiy is a landslide in preseason Vezina odds

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Jul 5, 2021; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Pat Maroon (14) celebrates after scoring a goal against Montreal Canadiens goaltender Carey Price (not pictured) during the third period in game four of the 2021 Stanley Cup Final at the Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: Eric Bolte-USA TODAY Sports

Pat Maroon believes the Lightning can win third consecutive championship

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Jul 7, 2021; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy (88) kisses the Stanley Cup after the Lightning defeated the Montreal Canadiens 1-0 in game five to win the 2021 Stanley Cup Final at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Douglas DeFelice-USA TODAY Sports

Can the Bolts three-peat? A Look into NHL futures in sportsbooks

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Feb 3, 2021; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Lightning center Tyler Johnson (9) handles the puck during the third period against the Detroit Red Wings at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Douglas DeFelice-USA TODAY Sports

Lightning trade Tyler Johnson and draft pick to Chicago Blackhawks

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Jun 21, 2021; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Lightning center Tyler Johnson (9) passes the puck as New York Islanders defenseman Noah Dobson (8) defends during the first period in game five of the Stanley Cup Semifinals at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Could the Lightning trade a big name to free cap space?

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