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If there has been an overarching theme to the Tampa Bay Lightning’s recent stretch of post-Stanley Cup playoff appearances (aside from first-round exits), it’s been the lack of input from rookies. In fact, over the last three seasons, only 13 rookies have appeared in the line-up with only 8 of those players appearing in more than 10 games. The Bolts have leaned heavily on … [Read more...] about A look back at the 2024-25 Tampa Bay Lightning rookies

We spend way too much time scrolling through the vast wasteland that is the internet. As we lazily thumb our way past meme after meme after meme occasionally, we stumble across one that we can apply to the hockey world. After hearing the news about Stacy Roest leaving the organization our lethargic off-season thoughts turned to the nostalgic, saccharine phrase that often … [Read more...] about Stacy Roest no longer with the Tampa Bay Lightning organization

Both the Eastern Conference and Western Conference Finals have hit the three-game mark and it seems like we’re steam-rolling to a rematch of last year’s Stanley Cup Final. The Florida Panthers are absolutely dominating their series against the Carolina Hurricanes and have a chance to complete the sweep tonight. Out west, it’s been a more interesting battle with the Edmonton … [Read more...] about Some thoughts on the Conference Finals so far

There were some empty offices at Channelside Drive this week as a couple members of the Tampa Bay Lightning organization moved on to new opportunities. Assistant coach Jeff Blashill was the first to depart as he was named the new head coach of the Chicago Blackhawks. That news was followed up with the announcement that Mathieu Darche had accepted the position of general manager … [Read more...] about Lightning lose Blashill, Darche to other organizations

Who doesn’t love a good sequel? Godfather II, Empire Strikes Back, Death Wish 2. All solid flicks that enhanced the original, right? Well, welcome to WCF Part II: The Duel in Dallas. The Dallas Stars and Edmonton Oilers are running back last year’s Western Conference Finals that went six games with the Oilers coming out on top. Should we expect anything different this year? Not … [Read more...] about Western Conference Finals Preview: Dallas Stars vs. Edmonton Oilers