Tag Archives: Tampa Bay Lightning

WHAT COMES NEXT : TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING

BY Mike Rifkin The Tampa Bay Lightning were the toast of the NHL when they made three straight Stanley Cup Final (won in 2019-20, 2020-21) and lost in 2022. Since then the Lightning have lost in the first round, including this year losing to the Montreal Canadiens in seven games. So now it’s time forContinue reading “WHAT COMES NEXT : TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING”

ROLL OF THE DICE

BY MIKE RIFKIN One thing about the Vegas Golden Knights since they’ve come into the NHL, they’re not afraid of the big move. On Sunday, they made another massive move, firing head coach Bruce Cassidy and replaced him with John Tortorella. Here’s the thing there are EIGHT  games left in the season and the GoldenContinue reading “ROLL OF THE DICE”

2024 ATLANTIC DIVISION PREVIEW

BY MIKE RIFKIN Another Hockey season is upon us. Here is how the Atlantic Division shook out last season, and how I think it will shape it out in 2024.  2023  Standings X FACTORS  BRUINS : Goaltending : I know this is weird, but as of this writing Jeremy Swayman remains unsigned, if the BruinsContinue reading “2024 ATLANTIC DIVISION PREVIEW”

Joseph Brothers Unite in St. Louis

By Nathan Moser There have been multiple examples of brothers being able to play on the same team in the NHL. There were the Stastny brothers, the Sutters, the Niedermayers in Anaheim, the Staals, and the Sedins in Vancouver. The newest duo of brothers who will start playing together starting in the 2024-25 NHL seasonContinue reading “Joseph Brothers Unite in St. Louis”

Nate’s Notes Thoughts: 2024 NHL Free Agency Edition

BY Nate Moser With the 2024 NHL free agency window officially opened, there has been a lot of activity between most of the clubs in the league. Through everything that happened through the draft weekend up until as I am currently writing this, here are some thoughts I have on teams heading into the 2024-25Continue reading “Nate’s Notes Thoughts: 2024 NHL Free Agency Edition”

END OF AN ERA? 

BY Mike Rifkin Monday night the Florida Panthers eliminated their in-state rivals the Tampa Bay Lighting from the Stanley Cup Playoffs with a 6-1 win in game 5. But that’s just one of the major storylines coming out of this game, the other happens on the other side of town.  Lightning captain Steven Stamkos isContinue reading “END OF AN ERA? “

HART DISCOURSE

BY MIKE RIFKIN The NHL season is coming down the stretch, and with every team having around 20 games left in the season teams are fighting for playoff spots. But the other thing that is very much in a big discussion is who is the front-runner for the Hart Trophy as the league’s MVP. SoContinue reading “HART DISCOURSE”

Stars Shine Bright

By Mike Rifkin It’s the season to be thankful, and one of the things the Tampa Bay Lightning were thankful for on Friday was the return of goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy. Vasilevskiy missed the first 20 games of the season with back surgery, and the Lightning were able to hold their own with a record ofContinue reading “Stars Shine Bright”

Brutal Blow

By Mike Rifkin It was announced on Thursday that Tampa Bay Lightning Goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy underwent back surgery and will miss the season’s first two months. Vasilevskiy is the best goalie in the World, and the one guy the Lightning could not afford to lose.  Over the last five seasons, Vasilevskiy has a record ofContinue reading “Brutal Blow”