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Tampa Bay Lightning’s Future Shaped by the 2015 NHL Draft
It takes years to fully evaluate any NHL Draft class, as even players with the highest expectations take time to develop into full-time starters. Also, a team will take a ...
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Lightning Getting What They Paid for in Coleman
Whenever you make a trade in any sport, there is an inherent risk involved. Giving up future assets for a player that can help you now is far from an exact science, as anything from an injury to just a lack of chemistry can keep that player from fitting in with your roster. Then, those […]
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McDonagh Is Quietly Becoming One of the Lightning’s MVP’s
When you think about key players for the Tampa Bay Lightning, your first thoughts will go to names like Brayden Point, Nikita Kucherov, and Victor Hedman. These three stars have been the driving force behind the Lightning’s run to the 2020 Eastern Conference Final, scoring game-winning goals while logging big minutes. If I said to […]
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Lightning Finding Amazing Value in Bogosian
Heading into the 2020 NHL trade deadline, it was clear that the Tampa Bay Lightning would be buyers. With a stockpile of draft capital and a playoff position all but locked in, Lightning general manager Julien BriseBois had the pieces in place to make a big splash. What BriseBois should trade for was debated, of […]
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Oskar Magnusson – 2020 NHL Draft Prospect Profile
Oskar Magnusson 2019-20 Team: Malmo Redhawks / SHLDate of Birth: Jan. 31, 2002Place of Birth: Trelleborg, SwedenHt: 5-foot-10 Wt: 165 poundsShoots: LeftPosition: Center/ Right WingNHL Draft Eligibility: 2020 first-year eligible Rankings NHL Central Scouting: 43rd (among EU Skaters) Larry Fisher’s Top 500 Final Rankings: 109th Andrew Forbes Top 217 for March: 153rd Future Considerations: 88th […]
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Lightning Must Chase Halak From Net to Defeat Bruins
As the Tampa Bay Lightning were preparing for the 2020 NHL Playoffs, there was nothing but uncertainty surrounding hockey. Between the difficulties of bubble life, to the insanity that could be the play-in/ Round Robin games, there were far more questions than answers. Now, as we start Round 2 of the playoffs, things appear to […]
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Goodrow Trade Is Now Paying the Lightning Dividends
As the Tampa Bay Lightning approached the 2020 NHL trade deadline, it appeared that the team’s roster was set. Unlike in 2019, when general manager Julien BriseBois decided to stand-pat, the Lightning went out and made a huge trade for Blake Coleman a week before the deadline, giving up the Vancouver Canucks’ first-round pick and […]
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Lightning Finding Their Postseason Magic Once Again
If you had told Tampa Bay Lightning fans that the team would eliminate the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-1 before the start of the 2019 Playoffs, the general response wouldn’t have been excitement, but the statement “Wow, the Blue Jackets stole a game…” Now in 2020, after the Lightning eliminated the Blue Jackets in five games, […]
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Lightning: Gourde Earning His Keep in the Playoffs
When Yanni Gourde made his NHL debut back in the 2015-16 season, he looked like the quintessential Tampa Bay Lightning forward. As an undersized, undrafted free-agent with incredible scoring potential, he led the QMJHL in scoring during the 2011-12 season en route to winning league MVP. After that impressive season, Gourde earned a contract with […]
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Michal Gut– 2020 NHL Draft Prospect Profile
Michal Gut 2019-20 Team: Everett Silvertips / WHLDate of Birth: Aug 16, 2002Place of Birth: Kadan, Czech RepublicHt: 6-foot-0 Wt: 187 poundsShoots: LeftPosition: ForwardNHL Draft Eligibility: 2020 first-year eligible Rankings NHL Central Scouting: 176th (among NA Skaters) Larry Fisher’s Top 500 Final Rankings: 185th Andrew Forbes Top 217 for March: 133rd If you look only […]
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Lightning That Got Away: Seth Jones
No matter what team you cheer for in any sport, your franchise of choice will always have those players that you look back on and think… how did we let him go? That future All-Star who looked just average as a rookie, or a veteran that was traded before they became a stalwart at their […]
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Lightning Are Underdogs Against Blue Jackets, and That’s a Good Thing
If you had told Tampa Bay Lightning fans that the team would go 2-1-0 and earn the second seed after their three Round Robin games, most would be happy with that result. Given the uncertainty of play in the bubble, pulling off two wins against strong opponents should mean that the Lightning are in good […]
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Lightning: Should Stamkos Start on the Third-Line?
As the Tampa Bay Lightning prepare for the official start of the 2020 NHL playoffs after going 2-1 in their Round Robin games, there are a few major questions hanging over the franchise. One of these questions involves the status of their captain, Steven Stamkos. Related: Lightning Need Stamkos Like a Tall Glass of Water […]
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Michael Krutil – 2020 NHL Draft Prospect Profile
Michael Krutil 2019-20 Team: HC Sparta PrahaDate of Birth: June 03, 2002Place of Birth: Praha, Czech RepublicHt: 6-foot-1 Wt: 187 poundsShoots: RightPosition: DNHL Draft Eligibility: 2020 first-year eligible Rankings NHL Central Scouting: 27th (among EU Skaters) Larry Fisher’s Top 500 Final Rankings: 208th Andrew Forbes Top 217 for March: 177th As a big-bodied defenseman, it’s […]
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Amir Miftakhov – 2020 NHL Draft Prospect Profile
Amir Miftakhov 2019-20 Team: Barz KazanDate of Birth: April 26, 2000Place of Birth: Kazan, RussiaHt: 6-foot-0 Wt: 165 lbsCatches: LeftPosition: GoalieNHL Draft Eligibility: 2020 NHL Draft Eligible Rankings NHL Central Scouting: 5th (Among EU Goaltenders) Larry Fisher’s Top 500 Final Rankings: 129th Future Considerations: 122nd For 2020 NHL Draft hopeful Amir Miftakhov, third time should […]
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Why I’m Not Excited About the Lightning’s 2020 Playoffs
Heading into the 2019-20 NHL regular season, the feeling surrounding Tampa Bay Lightning fans wasn’t excitement, but worry and frustration. Since the 2015 Playoffs, when the Lightning made it all the way to the Stanley Cup Final, fans have suffered heartbreak after heartbreak, watching a team with dynastic potential come up one game or one […]
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Juho Markkanen – 2020 NHL Draft Prospect Profile
Juho Markkanen 2019-20 Team: SaiPa LiigaDate of Birth: April 06, 2002Place of Birth: Edmonton, CanadaHt: 6-foot-2 Wt: 146 lbsCatches: Left Position: GoalieNHL Draft Eligibility: 2020 NHL Draft Eligible Rankings NHL Central Scouting: 6th (Among EU Goaltenders) Larry Fisher’s Top 500 Final Rankings: 362nd As you get to the later rounds of any NHL draft, you […]
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Prospects News & Rumors: Calder Finalists, Sorokin, Clang
Despite being halfway through the summer, on July 15 the NHL announced the finalists for the Calder Trophy. Also, the New York Islanders announced the signing of one of their top prospects and we will take a look at one of the best goalie prospects available the 2020 NHL Draft. 2020 Calder Trophy Finalists After […]
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Prospect News & Rumors: Kaprizov, Romanov, Niederbach
While the NHL’s Phase 3 kicked off on Monday, a window also opened allowing certain prospects to be signed. Almost immediately, two of the biggest unsigned names were locked down, ending weeks of speculation about their future. Kaprizov Signs With Wild Arguably, the biggest question mark out of all the players available was Minnesota Wild […]
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Prospects News & Rumors: WHL’s Return, Ranger’s Prospect Pool, Jarvis
As the hockey world continues to deal with the Covid-19 pandemic, we will discuss how the Western Hockey League (WHL) is hoping to handle the start of the 2020-21 season. Also, we will take a look at how the New York Ranger’s prospect pool is being affected by the pandemic and prospect Seth Jarvis. WHL […]
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