Candidates to Be the Lightning's Next Captain & Trading Stamkos Was the Wise Choice
Also, digging into Victor Hedman's expectations for 2024-25
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Lightning Captain & Alternate Captain Candidates for 2024-25
July 29, 2024 by Harrison Smajovits
With the departure of Steven Stamkos, the Tampa Bay Lightning will have to name a new captain for the first time in over a decade. For reference, the last time was during head coach Jon Cooper’s first full season as the head coach…
Lightning Letting Stamkos Walk Was Tough But Wise Decision
July 29, 2024 by Nick Haydon
Twenty-eight days have elapsed since Steven Stamkos signed a four-year, $32 million contract with the Nashville Predators. I think, but I am not sure, that enough time has passed for me to process what felt like a break-up. It was the type of break-up where one person is still madly in love with the other, but that person, for whatever reason, believes that it is time to move on, that there is someone better out there. Meanwhile, family and friends watch, silently praying and hoping that the couple will resolve issues and reunite…
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Lightning: Victor Hedman Expectations for 2024-25
July 28, 2024 by Jack Pallotta
The second overall selection of the 2009 NHL Entry Draft belonged to the Tampa Bay Lightning. This pick ended up being franchise-altering, as they selected star defenseman Victor Hedman. Fast forward to 2024, the blueliner has 1,052 games under his belt at 33 years old. Furthermore, he recently signed a four-year extension at an average annual value of $8 million…
