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NBCSN: an adequate replacement for ESPN

Clark J Brooks Mar 6 2013, 11:16a

The NBC Sports Network's coverage of the NHL is not only good enough to compensate for not being on ESPN, it might actually be even better.

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ESPN gives the Tampa Bay Lightning a top 10 ranking among all pro-sports franchises

John Fontana Sep 7 2012, 4:28p

ESPN has produced it's 10th annual Ultimate Team Rankings, with the Tampa Bay Lightning cracking the top 10 among all pro-sports franchises.

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A little Lightning love from ESPN, of all places

posted by Cassie McClellan, Jun 16, 2011

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Just about any day: Tampa Bay coach Guy Boucher Burnside: Whether he was going all bug-eyed at a referee's call or predicting the return of Boston's Patrice Bergeron to the Bruins' lineup (a moment that earned him the press box nickname of Dr. Boucher) or insisting that the Washington Capitals were absolutely unbeatable even as the Lightning were in the process of sweeping the East's best regular-season team, Guy Boucher was a treat. The rookie head coach exudes passion for the game, and his patience with the media (always a good thing, no?) was boundless. More coaches like Boucher and you don't have to worry about selling this game, regardless of where the players lace up their skates. Oh yeah, he did a pretty good job behind the bench, too, taking the Lightning to the seventh game of the Eastern Conference finals. [-from "Our top moments from the 2011 playoffs"]

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2011 NHL All-Star Weekend: And one more thing....

Cassie McClellan Feb 2 2011, 10:02a

Some last thoughts and observations on the 2011 NHL All-Star Weekend before moving on to the stretch run.

Less is more with NHL TV broadcasts, and the fan experience

John Fontana Oct 29 2010, 10:15a

How do you ruin the translation of the National Hockey League to television? By trying to do too much, show too much, and "innovate" while forgetting there is a sporting event to cover.

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OT: The ESPN vendor report: Don't swear off a ballpark hotdog just yet

posted by John Fontana, Jul 30, 2010

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Clark Brooks, staff writer at SB Nation-Tampa Bay, gives a look claims against Tropicana Field in ESPN's recently published Vendor report and finds the flaw in the reporting... namely timing.

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Tuesday night link dump and open thread

John Fontana Jul 27 2010, 7:30p

It's Tuesday once again and here we are with our Tuesday evening link dump and open thread. Browse stories, mention your own in comments, and stick around to chat with fellow Lightning and hockey fans.