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A note from practice, a reaction from upstate New York
Hi, we'd like our captain back if you're no longer utilizing him https://t.co/SuSTDKYsyW
— Alexandra (@Allovimo) December 27, 2015
You may be more focused on the Lightning lineup and the details about color coded jerseys and who may play tomorrow... But remember, there are two teams currently affected by the Lightning's roster -- one being Tampa Bay itself and the other being the Syracuse Crunch. Mike Angelidis is captain in Syracuse and
The full of what happened at 1st intermission
It's a day after Christmas, but the weight of a touching (surprise) family reunion during the event still has a warm and happy vibe to it and feels perfectly appropriate for the time of year.
Cedric Paquette probable for tonight
Cooper said Paquette told him he's feeling the best he's felt all season, including training camp. #TBLightning
— Bryan Burns (@BBurnsNHL) December 22, 2015
For the first time in more than a month, forward Cedric Paquette looks to be part of the game tonight. That, or a game-time decision. How this will shift lines remains to be seen, as does the fact Paquette is more likely to see limited ice time
Video: The hit on Brian Boyle in Bolts/Senators
Lightning forward Brian Boyle only played 11 seconds during tonight's game thanks to this hit. He won't be returning to the game.
VideoShot: Ben Bishop joins NHL Live
Ben Bishop was interviewed on NHL Live yesterday discussing topics from last season's playoff run to the current media focus on his teammate Steven Stamkos.
Air Canada Centre / Leafs thwarting the fans?
Just got to ACC for Lightning/Leafs... Was told they're not letting people in with Leafs/Stamkos signs. I shit you not.
— David Pagnotta (@TheFourthPeriod) December 15, 2015
Signs are banned? For Lightning fans watching this from a distance and dealing with over-the-top want form Leafs fans, online, this comes off classy.
The Stamkos Circus
These cards will handed out tonight by a local radio station tonight #Stammergeddon2015 pic.twitter.com/esvlWSm5ci
— Erik Erlendsson (@erlendssonTBO) December 15, 2015
I wouldn't quite frame this as a spin on "Seen Stamkos?" which played out in his draft year. At the same time, it's embodying the craing for #91 in Toronto.
Tyler Johnson talks to the NHL Network
Tyler Johnson chats with EJ Hradek and Steve Mears about returning to the lineup, the triplets line practicing together, becoming a target following last season’s Stanley Cup run, and Ryan Callahan’s Christmas photo.
Where are the Lightning fans expressing themselves?
Are there other independent #TBLightning blogs out there? Small sites run by fans. Livejournal, geocities, wordpress, etc? (pls RT)
— John Fontana (@Johnny_Fonts) December 7, 2015
I'm not talking Raw Charge, or Lightning Shout, or Bolt Prospects -- two are part of major networks, another aspires to be of a news caliber. Are there Lightning fans out there expressing themselves in a verbose way (not just on Twitter in limited characters) and where? I'm aware of en-Lightning and Roar of Thunder but after that, there's nothing. Bolt and Jolt is a forthcoming site.
QuoteShot: Family and the Stamkos contract
Steven Stamkos still hasn’t signed in Tampa Bay, but the fact his parents have moved to the area has left a lot of people believing he will re-sign with the Lightning ...Steve Simmons, Toronto Sun Ta...
The 25th anniversary of Tampa Bay landing the NHL
25 years ago today December 6, 1990 Phil Esposito is granted @NHL expansion franchise which he names @TBLightning pic.twitter.com/KNUcf7iGMl
— Paul Kennedy (@PaulKennedyFOX) December 6, 2015
It's not exactly the birthday of the Tampa Bay Lightning but it's sure as heck close. Today marks the 25th anniversary of the awarding of the Tampa Bay area with an NHL franchise. The date the franchise name was unveiled and uniforms and all of that was later on... The work of Phil Esposito to get a team here started earlier too... The process of becoming, as I like to say, started I-don't-know when. But today is the day he gained what he was going after. Today what we know and love was accepted as part of the NHL going forward. Happy birthday, Tampa Bay Lightning.
Head coach Jon Cooper's thoughts on the game
Cooper "I liked everything about our game, it’s just unfortunate how it ended up''
— Erik Erlendsson (@erlendssonTBO) November 17, 2015
You get 39 shots on goal, you limit the opponent to 19 shots in the same timespan... That's one hell of a game, but one frustrating and upsetting outcome.
Saturday night's reunion at Amalie Arena
The outcome of tonight's game at the Amalie may not have been the warmest, but that does not mean the events at Amalie Arena were not warm. Kyle Pasierb was reunited with his family after a two year deployment during tonight.
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"We have sent an advisory to our Clubs to be on heightened alert given today's events in Paris," Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly said.NHL issues security advisory in ...
Phil Esposito remarks on 3-on-3 overtime, the shootout
"I couldn't keep up with 3 X 3, but I like it better than the stupid shoot out." -- Esposito
— Achariya Tanya (@tanyarezak) November 9, 2015
Last night was a ladies event at Amalie Arena, featuring an arena tour, meeting with players (Jason Garrison and Andrej Sustr participated) and a panel discussion with Dave Andreychuk, Phil Esposito and coach Rick Bowness as the participants. Achariya, who writes over at Pension Plan Puppets, participated in the event. Her Twitter feed is filled with some gems from the evening... Including the above quote from former Lightning GM and team founder Phil Esposito.
The Force was strong with these two on Sunday night at the Costume Party
Rey and Finn. #starwars #lightninghalloween pic.twitter.com/eYdi9vCLvm
— Lexi LaFleur (@lexilafleur) November 8, 2015
Last night we posted the Ben Bishop costume shot that Big Ben shared via Twitter. This morning, it's another Twitter photo ... and the characters employed by Lexi LaFleur and J.T. Brown will be highlighted on the big screen when The Force Awakens next month.
Nikita Nesterov in character too
It appears the Lightning are having their Halloween party tonight. And why not? They were playing on Halloween and started their road trip immediately after.
Goalie Ben Bishop in character... not as a goalie
— Ben Bishop (@Benbishop30) November 9, 2015
No explination has been posted (that we've seen) of goalie Ben Bishop dressed up as Rafiki from The Lion King. This will likely be explained in time but for the moment? Oooh, boy... Nice costume, Ben!
When a player has to assist on a teddy bear toss
Goodrow also helped the huge bear get onto the ice #SJBarracuda #SJSharks pic.twitter.com/rQo4mSDhNE
— Joe Lami (@joe_lami) November 7, 2015
Off the subject of the Tampa Bay Lightning or the Syracuse Crunch for that matter. It's that time of the season for teddy bear tosses around the AHL and the San Jose Barracudas (the Shark's affiliate) had a very large turnout for it. I'm not talking attendance, I'm talking bear size. Watch the GIF. Bravo to the donor and those who assisted!
Quite 'appy to see Affy
Dmitry Afanasenkov with the moves in a little game of pickup today at @AmalieArena ⚡️ pic.twitter.com/lwhQLm6JJO
— Tampa Bay Lightning (@TBLightning) November 4, 2015
Nice to see Lightning alumni Dmitry Afanasenkov in town. Afanasenkov was Lightning property from his draft year in 1998 until he was traded to the Philadelphia Flyers in 2006-07. He only played 41 more games at the NHL level and then went to Russia to play in the KHL thorugh 2013-14.
Coach Jon Cooper on splitting up Johnson, Kucherov, Palat
Cooper on splitting Triplets: "It's 15-16, not 14-15. Our identity as a team is coming together in a different way than it did last year."
— Joe Smith (@TBTimes_JSmith) November 3, 2015
He's right, you know? The fact it's been written on the site a few times it's a process of becoming, the events of a season, tells you things will not be locked in until they manifest into how they're supposed to be.
Steven Stamkos in "Snow Day"
Nike released a promotional video on Thursday, utilizing a bunch of big name athletes form across professional sports. Tampa Bay Lightning team captain Steven Stamkos pops up in the "Snow Day" promo.
Meanwhile, in Switzerland... Guy Bouchcer explodes
His name is being dropped on occasion by pundits and media types in North America as a candidate to replace troubled head coaches through the NHL. That leads to the question: What is the state of former Tampa Bay coach Guy Boucher in Switzerland? The answer? Angry.
Vasy Cometh
Andrei Vasilevskiy to start for #SyrCrunch tonight in Toronto. #SYRvsTOR Game 7 preview: https://t.co/Y71Q3PU8Pt pic.twitter.com/K6I5dOmfup
— Syracuse Crunch (@SyracuseCrunch) October 28, 2015
It's been speculated on for about a week since Andrei Vasilevskiy got the all-clear from doctors last week. Now it's official: The 2012 1st round draft pick will start in the first opportunity after such a long layoff. No training camp, no preseason... This is his practice. How long it (the AHL stint) lasts remaisn to be seen.
Hold the phone on "Bishop back-to-back"
Actually, it was Wilcox leading the team out. York is here as a backup. Didn't see any transaction news regarding Kristers
— Syracuse Hockey (@syrhockey) October 23, 2015
There's been no official announcement of a recall of the Yak Man, Kristers Gudlevskis, from the Syracuse Crunch... It is an odd coincidence that the #3-on-the-deoth-chart netminder is not seen at tonight's pregame skate in Syracuse, New York. We'll keep you posted.
Lightning players and haunted happenings
This video's already made the rounds but in case you've missed it, defenseman Jason Garrison and forward Alex Killorn ventured to a Haunted House event a few days ago... While it's nice to observe players as part of the community, it's entertaining to see the discomfort Killorn expresses during the trip through the building.
GIF: Erik Condra's second goal of the season
Condra gives the Lightning a 4-3 lead in the 3rd period pic.twitter.com/sL6bCjxIn1
— Stephanie (@myregularface) October 21, 2015
The Bolts' 4th goal of the game came at 5:24 of the third period, restoring their lead 4-3. Condra's goal was assisted by Brian Boyle. Courtesy of @myregularface.
GIF: Ryan Callahan's third goal of the season
Callahan goal gave the Lightning a brief 3-2 lead pic.twitter.com/rKifdc3Ref
— Stephanie (@myregularface) October 21, 2015
The goal came at 17:41 of the 2nd period, temporarily giving Tampa back the lead. Assists to Victor Hedman and Anton Stralman. Courtesy @myregularface.
GIF: Nikita Kucherov's second goal of the season
Overhead angle at Kucherov's goal is a great look - off Gaustad's skate and in pic.twitter.com/sh78aPO0t8
— Stephanie (@myregularface) October 21, 2015
Kucherov's goal came at 8:51 of the 2nd period, giving the Lightning their first lead of the game (though it was short-lived). Assists to Ondrej Palat and Braydon Coburn. Courtesy @myregularface
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