Author: saima1226

Quick Strikes: Tampa Bay Lightning have 23 million in salary cap space

By saima1226 | Jun 22nd 2017 | 7 min read |

The Bolts “The Vegas Golden Knights have selected defenseman Jason Garrison from the Tampa Bay Lightning in the Expansion Draft. In addition, the Li...

Transcript: Yzerman “hopeful” Sergachev will play for Lightning next year

By saima1226 | Jun 17th 2017 | 10 min read |

The Tampa Bay Lightning traded Jonathan Drouin to the Montreal Canadiens for defensive prospect Mikhail Sergachev. Lightning General Manager Steve Yze...

NHL Expansion Draft: the basics for the Tampa Bay Lightning

By saima1226 | Jun 15th 2017 | 9 min read |

Article updated on June 16, 2017 to reflect the current roster after trading Jonathan Drouin to the Montreal Canadiens. With the upcoming expansion dr...

Quick Strikes: Lightning affiliate Syracuse Crunch trail 3-1 in Calder Cup Final

By saima1226 | Jun 10th 2017 | 4 min read |

The Bolts 2016-17 Season Breakdown: Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Columbus Blue Jackets. “Not only did they take all six points in the season series, they...

Transcript: Jon Cooper on the struggles of last season, “I think we really grew as a group”

By saima1226 | Jun 8th 2017 | 6 min read |

In a recent interview with Fox Sports Florida, Tampa Bay Lightning head coach Jon Cooper discusses the 2018 NHL All-Star Game coming to Tampa, his sti...

Quick Strikes: Steven Stamkos says Tampa All-Star Game is “a little bittersweet”

By saima1226 | Jun 5th 2017 | 5 min read |

The Bolts Tampa Bay Lightning All-Star Game: Gary Bettman and Jeff Vinik discuss nuts, Bolts, and pirates. “What sets Amalie Arena apart is the amou...

Quick Strikes: What kind of contract will Jonathan Drouin command?

By saima1226 | Jun 3rd 2017 | 11 min read |

The Bolts What will Tampa Bay Lightning forward Jonathan Drouin’s next contract look like? “Blessed with slick hands, smooth skating, exceptional ...

Quick Strikes: Lightning owner Jeff Vinik to fans, “You deserve this All-Star Game”

By saima1226 | Jun 2nd 2017 | 5 min read |

The Bolts 2016-17 Season Breakdown: Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Anaheim Ducks. “The Lighting picked up three out of four possible points in their two ma...

Video: Victor Hedman’s pregame ritual — sticks, skates, and salt

By saima1226 | Jun 1st 2017 | 6 min read |

A couple of weeks ago, Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Victor Hedman helped Sweden earn a gold medal at the IIHF World Championships. Prior to the quar...

Quick Strikes: Did Tyler Johnson have initial contract negotiations with the Tampa Bay Lightning?

By saima1226 | Jun 1st 2017 | 7 min read |

The Bolts We are still looking for another source to validate this report from The Fourth Period: “Tampa Bay Lightning GM Steve Yzerman has an idea ...