Lightning Round: Ice, Ice, Baby

Ice. Ice. Ice.
*multiple voices chanting*
Ice. Ice. Ice.
*volume increases*
ICE. ICE. ICE.
*Zach Bogosian pounding drum*
ICE! ICE! ICE! ICE! ICE! ICE!

The #GoBolts announced ice installation at Amalie will begin tomorrow afternoon.

The ice crew will be painting the lines, markings and logos Saturday, September 9. 🏒
— Diandra Loux (@Diandra_loux) September 7, 2023

I’m not super high on Alex Gagne. I kinda expected more points out of a 21-year-old in the NCAA by now, but I ranked him 23rd and he ended up 22nd in our list.

Tampa Bay Lightning Top 25 Under 25: #22 Alex Gagne

Some random Bolts history for ya.

On this day in 2020, the Lightning defeated the Islanders 8-2 in the opening game of the Eastern Conference Final #Hockey365 #GoBolts pic.twitter.com/L436k0XkD8
— Mike Commito (@mikecommito) September 7, 2023

Today’s #GoBolts random goal of the day is from an NHL coach you may not know or remember playing in Tampa. Gerard Gallant played over 600 games in the NHL, with 52 of them coming in some of the earliest days of the Lightning’s existence. pic.twitter.com/1aMDrz2vrx
— Bolts By The Bay (@BoltsByTheBay) September 7, 2023

Former NHL star Dany Heatley has joined the Flyers scouting staff. I’m guessing he’s friends with GM Danny Briere.

Also, based on the Flyers' front office listing on their website, it appears they've officially announced what I reported back in July, that former NHL star Dany Heatley is taking up a role as a pro scout for them. pic.twitter.com/ihKC9Uc5x4
— Charlie O'Connor (@charlieo_conn) September 6, 2023

18 years definitely feels long overdue for a promotion. Congratulations to Jennifer!

The Penguins have promoted Jennifer Bullano Ridgley to Chief Communications Officer.

Bullano Ridgley, who is entering her 18th season with the Penguins, will have an expanded role that includes full-scale communications strategies in both business and hockey operations.
— Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) September 7, 2023

The PWHL teams in Montreal and Boston have announced their initial signings, with New York’s first trio rumored to be two Americans and a Canadian. If you head over to our sister site and my other hockey job, PPP Leafs, you can read all about what’s going on in the PWHL. Long story short, it’s an exciting time and you should tune in! Hopefully someday soon we’ll get a team down in Tampa.

PWHL Montreal Signs Poulin, Stacey, and Desbiens to Three-Year Deals

On September 7, Danièle Sauvageau officially announced the first three signings for the PWHL Montreal franchise: goaltender Ann-Renée Desbiens and forwards Laura Stacey and Marie-Philip Poulin. Poulin and Desbiens are Quebec natives, and Stacey has been living in Montreal for the last three years. S…

Notre période d’agence libre est terminée! / Our free agency is over!

Nous sommes heureux de vous présenter nos trois joueuses étoiles. / We are excited to present our three superstars.
📰 https://t.co/PtTX8wgVWz pic.twitter.com/n0TVRltklx
— PWHL Montréal (@PWHL_Montreal) September 7, 2023

PWHL Boston signs Team USA stars Knight, Frankel and Keller

Hilary Knight, Aerin Frankel and Megan Keller have all signed 3-year deals with the new PWHL team in Boston.

Someone sound the sirens!🚨

A triple threat has appeared in Boston!
📰 https://t.co/DeY6sZhKrR pic.twitter.com/tNFIdEqYKP
— PWHL Boston (@PWHL_Boston) September 7, 2023

Here’s what the rosters look like so far, with a 15-round pro draft taking place on September 18th to fill out the bulk of the roster.

That rounds out each team's first three player signings. https://t.co/6CjyIjW5aY pic.twitter.com/Bv4VxcjGm0
— Shayna (@hayyyshayyy) September 8, 2023

This is a story in the Montreal Gazette on CapFriendly and how they became the premier resource for men’s hockey numbers.

Stu Cowan: CapFriendly.com has become crucial resource for NHL fans

Jamie Davis, the main man behind the website that demystifies the league’s salary cap, is impressed by the job Canadiens GM Kent Hughes has done.

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