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Lightning’s Boucher Gives Game Day Update
Today, Tampa Bay Lightning coach Guy Boucher was at work, feverishly preparing for tonight’s Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Boston Bruins. He took a little time out to talk with the media about the growth of his team, disclosing injuries, the Bruins physical play, Pavel Kubina’s injury and how he prepares [...]
Bolts’ Boucher Remains Grounded, “We’ve Done Nothing Yet.”
If you’ve ever watched Guy Boucher at a post game press conference, it would be difficult to tell whether his team won or lost. The cerebral leader stayed true to form, following the Tampa Bay Lightning’s thrashing of the Boston Bruins in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals. “I mean it’s only one game. [...]
Bolts In Good Hands With Yzerman
I participated in a media conference call with Tampa Bay Lightning General Manager Steve Yzerman today. He spoke on a variety of subjects including the Bolts quick rise to the top of the Eastern Conference. “We’re thrilled in year one to be where we are. I want to look back in a few years to [...]
The Southeast Unleashed – May 2011 Inaugural Edition
The NHL’s Southeast Division was formed in 1998 as a part of the Eastern Conference due to expansion. It has had two Stanley Cup winning teams, the 2004 Tampa Bay Lightning and the 2006 Carolina Hurricanes. Each month we will link you to the relevant news and notes of all five Southeast Division teams. [...]
Bolts Outwork Caps And Take Game 1
Tampa Bay Lightning coach Guy Boucher would have you think that the Bolts hit Goliath square in the forehead with a rock launched from their sling last night. In reality the Lightning out-hustled and out-worked the Washington Capitals, beating them 4-2 in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals last night. Sean Bergenheim and Dominic [...]
Tampa Bay Lightning Week In Review
Game 80: Lightning 2 – Sabres 4 “Another Defenseman Injured” Lightning killer, Thomas Vanek registered a hat trick to lead Buffalo to a 4-2 win over Tampa Bay (44-25-11) Tuesday night. Vinny Lecavalier and Ryan Malone scored for the Lightning. For Lecavalier, it was his 22nd goal of the season. Teddy Purcell, Marty St. Louis [...]
Tampa Bay Lightning Bound For April Playoff Run…No Foolin’
What’s that? Ah — Playoffs? Don’t talk about — playoffs? You kidding me? Playoffs? Believe it. The Tampa Bay Lightning (42-24-11) are going to play in the NHL’s second season thanks to a well deserved win over their likely first round opponent, the Pittsburgh Penguins 2-1 at the sold out St. Pete Times Forum Thursday [...]
Tampa Bay Lightning Week In Review
Game 47: Lightning 3 – Blue Jackets 2 SO “Stamkos Nets Two” Superstar Steven Stamkos netted two goals (one on the power play) and Ryan Malone scored in the fourth round of the shootout to lead the Lightning past the Columbus Blue Jackets 3-2 Tuesday night. Stammer has at least one goal in three consecutive [...]
The NHL’s Statistical Anomaly: The Tampa Bay Lightning
Through 46 games, the Tampa Bay Lightning’s record is 26-15-5 including a sparkling 13-4-2 at home and a respectable 13-11-3 on the road. The Bolts sport a 22-10-3 record versus Eastern Conference teams. Tampa Bay resides in 1st place in the Southeast Division, is 2nd seeded in the Eastern Conference and is the 6th best [...]
Tampa Bay Lightning Week In Review
Game 40: Lightning 1 – Capitals 0 OT “Roloson and St. Louis Star” After over three periods of playoff style, back and forth, defensive hockey, the heart and soul of the Lightning finally scored on Washington goalie Semyon Varlamov to give the Lightning a well deserved 1-0 victory. The only goal of the contest was [...]
Tampa Bay Lightning Week In Review
Game 37: Lightning 3 – Bruins 4 “Tough Loss” Former Bolt Mark Recchi beat his old ‘mates Tuesday night with a wrister that beat Dan Ellis with just 20 seconds left in the game. In what was a playoff atmosphere, the Bruins beat the Bolts 4-3 in front of over 20,000 fans at the St. [...]
Tampa Bay Lightning Week In Review
Game 25: Lightning 4 – Maple Leafs 3 OT “Welcome Back Simon!” The heart and soul of the Bolts, Martin St Louis put the team on his back and led the Lightning to a 4-3 overtime victory against the Toronto Maple Leafs. St Louis eliminated a 3-1 deficit for the Bolts with two goals in [...]
Tampa Bay Lightning Week In Review
Game 14: Lightning 4 – Maple Leafs 0 “Stammer and Ellis Lead the Way” Superstar Steven Stamkos scored two goals, goaltender Dan Ellis recorded his second shutout in his last three starts and the Lightning (8-4-2) crushed the Toronto Maple Leafs with a 4-0 victory Tuesday night. The Bolts ended their three game losing streak [...]
Tampa Bay Lightning Week In Review
Game Eleven: Lightning 2 – Ducks 3 OT “Lethargic” Steven Stamkos’ hot streak continued, but it wasn’t enough to give the Tampa Bay Lightning the win. Stammer scored his league-leading 10th goal of the season in a 3-2 OT loss to Anaheim. The Bolts center leads the NHL with 20 points and has a league-best [...]
Tampa Bay Lightning Week In Review
Game Nine: Lightning 5 – Penguins 3 “Making a Statement” After a horrible start, the Lightning blitzed the Pittsburgh Penguins with four unanswered goals en-route to a 5-3 victory on Wednesday night at the St. Pete Times Forum to retain the top spot in the Southeast division. As I walked into the Forum, I was [...]
Tampa Bay Lightning Week In Review
Game Five: Lightning 5 – Stars 4 “No Vinny No Problem” The Lightning (4-1-0) took on the undefeated Dallas Stars on Hockey Fights Cancer night, minus their Captain because of a right hand injury. Vinny Lecavalier’s swollen knuckle wouldn’t allow him to grip his stick properly and he sat out last night. This coupled with [...]
Tampa Bay Lightning Week In Review
Game 1: Lightning 5 – Thrashers 3 “Stamkos Carries the Bolts” Steven Stamkos had two goals and an assist to give Coach Guy Boucher a win in his NHL debut in the Lightning’s 5-3 victory over the Atlanta Thrashers Saturday night. “It’s a good way to start a season,” Stamkos said. Stammer had 51 goals [...]
Ten Sleepers To Keep Your Eye On
Difference Makers, Hiding in the Shadows Here is a quick look at ten players who may wind up making the difference for their respective teams this season. RW. Nikita Filatov, Columbus Blue Jackets Although his rookie season was eventually marred by a disagreement with then-head coach Ken Hitchcock, ultimately resulting in Filatov returning to Russia [...]
Canadiens preparing for an important week, Markov back Saturday?
After a .500 road trip where the Canadiens lost 3-2 in Toronto and won 3-2 in Pittsburgh, they are ready to open the season in Montreal on Wednesday against Guy Boucher and the Tampa Bay Lightning. After the Lightning, the Canadiens will visit the Buffalo Sabres on Friday and host the Ottawa Senators on Saturday. [...]
Lightning 2010-11 Season Preview: Drinking The Blue Kool-Aid
Peace and quiet! It is a welcome change here in Hockey Bay USA. Since early March when the hedge fund wizard, Jeffrey Vinik took ownership of the Tampa Bay Lightning, things have been much different around here. The only “plan” that Vinik spouted was to build a world class organization on and off the ice. [...]
