All Entries Tagged With: "Steve Yzerman"
Red Wings Victim of 7-1 Capitals’ Punishment
In a battle of two unbeaten teams, the Washington Capitals left the Verizon Center unblemished as they whipped the Detroit Red Wings 7-1. The Capitals took a page or two from the Red Wings’ playbook as they had all their lines playing on all cylinders. Mike Green, who was the best player on the ice, [...]
Did Boucher Outsmart Himself and Cost the Bolts a Point?
“It’s only one point lost. It’s too early in the season to panic,” said a fan. “Guy Boucher knows what he’s doing,” said another. After the OK Hockey circus left town, most Tampa Bay Lightning fans and mainstream media members were so hungry for anything positive, that after one successful season, they have bought into [...]
Tampa Bay Lightning 2011-12 Season Preview: Master Chef Yzerman is Whipping Up a Winner
Tampa Bay Lightning General Manager Steve Yzerman’s recipe for success finds the Bolts armed and ready to continue their climb to the top of the NHL in the coming season. No one could have predicted the 2010-11 Bolts would make it to the Eastern Conference Final and finally succumb to the eventual Cup winners, the Boston Bruins [...]
Fedorov Should Have His Number Retired By Red Wings
If you were to say who would be the next Red Wing to have his number retired, Nicklas Lidstrom would likely be the first name to come out of your mouth. That’s a no-brainer. Lidstrom is the best defenseman not named Bobby Orr and he richly deserves that honor. I can think of a couple [...]
$tamkos Stays! Bolts Sign Superstar For Five Years
Our long international nightmare is over! Was it Philly? Was it Toronto…or the Panthers? Of course not. Superstar Steven Stamkos is staying put in Tampa Bay. Today, after much speculation to the contrary (some of the ridiculous nature}, the 21 year old sniper agreed to terms with the Lightning,making him a Bolt for the next [...]
Lightning Sign Goalie Mathieu Garon
The Tampa Bay Lightning signed free agent goalie Mathieu Garon to a two-year, $2.6 million contract. The 33 year old goalie will backup former Edmonton teammate Dwayne Roloson. Garon had a 2.72 goals against average and a .901 save percentage in 36 games for the Columbus Blue Jackets last season. This is a solid signing [...]
Lightning Select Vladislav Namestnikov of the London Knights
With the 27th pick of the NHL Entry Draft, the Tampa Bay Lightning drafted Vladislav Namestnikov from the London Knights of the Ontario Hockey League. According to Elite Prospects: The 18 year old Russian is a very skilled offensive center. He is a reliable finisher with an impressive wrist shot and is a good playmaker [...]
Looking Into the Lightning’s Crystal Ball
Tampa Bay Lightning GM Steve Yzerman said yesterday, “We will increase our payroll.” Of course he wasn’t specific as to how this would happen, but with the Lightning making it to the Eastern Conference Final, his “methodical” approach may have to change. Tampa Bay is a good and competitive team and much of the time, [...]
Coach Boucher: “We Want More.”
Following the Game 7 loss to the Boston Bruins, Tampa Bay Lightning coach Guy Boucher answered questions for the media. Here is a transcript of the press conference. Could you just describe your emotions — obviously your team laid it all out on the line in Game 7 — what you’re feeling right now? COACH BOUCHER: “Obviously it’s [...]
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 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 [...]
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 [...]
Confident Lightning Stay Quiet On Deadline Day
The Tampa Bay Lightning remained silent on this trade deadline day. Confidently silent. GM Steve Yzerman stayed ahead of the curve by filling the teams need for a goaltender (Dwayne Roloson), a power play quarterback (Marc-Andre Bergeron) and a big, puck moving defenseman (Eric Brewer) earlier in the season. Yzerman had deep discussions with many [...]
Tampa Bay Lightning Week In Review
Game 60: Lightning 8 – Coyotes 3 “Vinny Goes Off” The Tampa Bay Lightning (35-18-7) scored five first period goals, three on the power play and never looked back as they punished the Coyotes 8-3, ending Phoenix’ eight game winning streak. Teddy Purcell recorded his first career hat trick and according to him, his first [...]
Tampa Bay Lightning Week In Review
Game 57: Lightning 3 – Flyers 4 SO “Playoff Preview” The Tampa Bay Lightning (34-17-6) put together a solid 60 minute effort and erased a two goal deficit, but it wasn’t enough as the Eastern Conference leading Philadelphia Flyers defeated them in the seventh round of a shootout 4-3 in front of almost 17,000 fans [...]
Bolts Get Busy – Trade For Brewer
The Lightning have acquired 31 year old, 6’4″ 220 lbs.defenseman Eric Brewer from the St. Louis Blues for a third round draft pick and Lightning prospect Brock Beukeboom, a third round pick in the 2010 draft who has had some concussion problems in the past. The Blues captain who elected to waive his no-trade clause [...]
Lightning Unveils New Brand
The Tampa Bay Lightning unveiled their new branding program today which included a new logo and new uniforms. Owner Jeffrey Vinik, CEO Tod Leiweke and GM Steve Yzerman spoke about the “World Class” organizational objective. Players Vincent Lecavalier, Martin St. Louis and Steven Stamkos were joined by founder Phil Esposito and former captain Dave Andreychuk, [...]
Tampa Bay Lightning Week In Review
Game 33: Lightning 5 – Hurricanes 1 “A Night of Milestones” Martin St. Louis had a goal and two assists to lead the Lightning (19-10-4) to a 5-1 blowout win over the Carolina Hurricanes last night at the St. Pete Times Forum. The win was Tampa Bay’s fourth straight and extended their best start in [...]
