Author: Jake Hamar

Jonathan Drouin is finally on the path to being Jonathan Drouin

By Jake Hamar | Mar 5th 2019 | 5 min read |

During the 2014-15 season, all eyes were on Lightning rookie Jonathan Drouin. Who was making his long-anticipated NHL debut after his 1st round draft ...

The Lightning can still right the ship

By Jake Hamar | Dec 2nd 2015 | 5 min read |

All it takes is a run. One run, and a team is back in the thick of things in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Look at the 2006 Edmonton Oilers. Not really a ...

Dave Andreychuk: Good things come to those who wait

By Jake Hamar | Nov 5th 2015 | 8 min read |

When you think of Dave Andreychuk, you should think of one word: Consistency. For 20 years in the NHL, he was a constant point producer, tallying over...

Reflecting on the Bulin Wall

By Jake Hamar | Oct 13th 2015 | 7 min read |

The 1990’s were an amazing time for me.I fell in love with women, rock music, and hockey. A special thank you to EA Sports for making some of th...

Can Ben Bishop Win the Vezina?

By Jake Hamar | Oct 9th 2015 | 5 min read |

I don’t claim to be a person who can predict the future. Take for example, the Emmys. I was certain that Bob Odenkirk would win for “Bette...

Can the Lightning win the East again?

By Jake Hamar | Oct 5th 2015 | 7 min read |

In the salary cap era, you can pretty much guarantee that dynasties have pretty much gone by the wayside. Unless you are the Chicago Blackhawks or Los...