NHL Head Coaches Are Having to Manage the Game More in the Playoffs
It was Game 6 of the 2020 Major League Baseball World Series. Blake Snell of the Tampa Bay Rays tossed five scoreless innings to give the team a 1-0 lead…
Category Archives: Jon Cooper
How the NHL Can Fix Flawed Jack Adams Award
Award season is nearly upon us. But when there’s a voting process in which fans have no say, there will be disagreements about how legacy-altering accolades are chosen. It’s natural.…
3 Takeaways From the Lightning’s Recent Road Trip
The Tampa Bay Lightning finished a four-game road trip by defeating the New York Rangers 5-1 on Monday night (April 7). The Lightning went 2-1-1 on the trip as they…
NHL Morning Coffee Headlines – February 17, 2025
Lightning Strikes: McDonagh, Cooper, Gretzky & More
Welcome to this edition of Lightning Strikes, a series featuring quotes and comments from players, coaches, management, journalists, and fans alike concerning the Tampa Bay Lightning. This ongoing column aims to capture…
Lightning Strikes: Hedman, Glendening, Cooper & More
Welcome to this edition of Lightning Strikes, a series featuring quotes and comments from players, coaches, management, journalists, and fans alike concerning the Tampa Bay Lightning. This ongoing column aims to capture…
Lightning’s Jon Cooper Makes Final Lineup Adjustments Ahead of Game 1
After months without Tampa Bay Lightning hockey, the Bolts are finally back in action on Friday night against the Carolina Hurricanes. The wait is finally over, and fans are in…
NHL’s 10 Best Coaches for 2024-25: Midseason Update
Prior to the 2024-25 season beginning, THW put lists together on the top 10 players for each position, as well as coaches. It goes without saying that it is a…
4 Things Patrick Roy Can Learn From Jon Cooper & Mike Sullivan
Patrick Roy’s head coaching tenure with the New York Islanders is filled with promise and upside. He took over halfway through the 2023-24 season and willed the team to the…
History Says Canadiens Can Go from Fifth-Last to Playoffs in 2024-25
The idea the Montreal Canadiens team can go from a fifth-last 2023-24 finish to compete for a 2025 playoff berth isn't universally accepted.