ICYMI
Current Lightning history in the World Junior Championship
Lightning fans, introduce yourself
The Bolts
Yesterday, Ben Bishop held an autograph signing on behalf of charity, and tremendous numbers of fans showed up!
When you’ve made a fan for life. ⚡ pic.twitter.com/hrMK4FilYo
— Tampa Bay Lightning (@TBLightning) December 19, 2016
Thanks to everyone that came to the signing today! We’re gonna make a lot of kids happy this Christmas! P.S this isn’t even half the gifts! pic.twitter.com/BZMc80lDWI
— Ben Bishop (@Benbishop30) December 20, 2016
Ask Burnsie: Which Bolts are most fun to interview? “Now, who do I turn to if I need a good quote or really want an in-depth explanation. Two guys come immediately to mind: Brian Boyle and Anton Stralman.” [NHL.com]
So you know how last night the Red Wings were supposed to play? We’re getting a rested team tonight instead. “Tonight’s Red Wings-Hurricanes game canceled due to poor ice.” [Detroit Free Press]
From Tasha. “Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Nikita Nesterov needs to spend some time with the Syracuse Crunch in order to get his game back on track.” [Fox Sports]
Poor guy. Hope the weather holds. “Ready for takeoff: Tampa Bay Lightning recalls Syracuse Crunch’s Tanner Richard again.” [Syracuse.com]
Joe Smith on the Bolts’ penalty kill, despite the misleading headline. “Tampa Bay Lightning: Diagnosing the Lightning’s power-play woes.” [Tampa Bay Times]
OK I had to slip this one in there. Jose Batflip? YES PLEASE. “Tampa Bay Rays Open to Signing Jose Bautista.” [Call to the Pen]
WJC
Make it 2-0 Canada over Finland in under two minutes played! @Raddy1998 caps off his breakaway with a backhand shot. #WorldJuniors
— Team Canada Men (@HC_Men) December 20, 2016
.@Raddy1998 scores his second goal of the game by banking his shot off the Finnish defender to make it 5-0 Canada in the 3rd. #WorldJuniors
— Team Canada Men (@HC_Men) December 20, 2016
Canada blanks Finland, 5-0, on the strength of three goals from Bolts prospects Barzal and Raddysh. [Hockey Canada]
The League
The holiday roster freeze is in effect. “Every roster move completed before the 2016-17 NHL holiday roster freeze.” [SBNation]
This kid is good: “Auston Matthews making good on Babcock’s dominant centre prediction.” [Sportsnet]
Who saw this one coming? “Donald Trump picks owner of Florida Panthers to be Secretary of the Army.” [Miami Herald]
And this one, who saw this one coming too? “Columbus Blue Jackets, owners of a franchise-record nine-game winning streak, are the NHL’s hottest team.” [LA Times]
