Lightning: Victor Hedman Expectations for 2024-25
The second overall selection of the 2009 NHL Entry Draft belonged to the Tampa Bay Lightning. This pick ended up being franchise-altering, as they selected star defenseman Victor Hedman. Fast…
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Lightning’s Brayden Point’s Elite Shooting Percentage Is Sustainable
Shooting percentage (SH%) is one of the most fascinating statistics in the NHL. The rate is dividing the shots on goal that go in the net by the total shots…
Revisiting the Tampa Bay Lightning’s 2019 Free Agency Class
Every July, teams around the NHL have a golden opportunity to upgrade their roster. The first week of free agency is one of the most exciting times of the year…
Lightning Need Vasilevskiy to Rebound Following Career-Worst Season
Widely regarded as one the best goalies in the NHL, Andrei Vasilevskiy had the worst statistical season of his career last season. In September, the 29-year-old had surgery to repair…
Lightning Bounce Back Candidate for 2024-25: Conor Sheary
Last summer, the Tampa Bay Lightning made a splash to improve the middle-six forward group in free agency. General manager Julien BriseBois signed veteran forward Conor Sheary to a three-year…
Expectations for New Lightning Forward Jesse Ylonen
Through all the chaos of the Tampa Bay Lightning offseason, fans may have missed that the organization inked a deal with 24-year-old Jesse Ylonen in free agency. The winger was…
Lightning Must Hold on to Anthony Cirelli
Tampa Bay Lightning forward Anthony Cirelli was heavily involved in trade rumors leading up to free agency. After re-acquiring Ryan McDonagh from the Nashville Predators, the Lightning needed cap space…
Lightning: 3 Under-the-Radar Free Agent Forward Targets
With core pieces moving in and out, Lightning general manager Julien BriseBois has had a busy offseason so far. Despite the difficult decisions, the Tampa Bay Lightning are objectively a…
Lightning Snagged Zemgus Girgensons on a Cost-Effective Deal
The market for a bottom-six forward has evolved in recent years. Every season, organizations continue to emphasize constructing superior depth throughout the lineup. This team-building philosophy has led to more…
Cam Atkinson Slots Perfectly on the Lightning’s Third Line
After witnessing Nikita Kucherov carry the Tampa Bay Lightning on his back last season, the front office made a valiant effort to improve the bottom six this summer. Julien BriseBois…