Grading the Lightning's 2022 Free Agent Signings & Impact of McDonagh's Return
Also, how to do the Lightning stack up compared to the Toronto Maple Leafs?
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Revisiting the Tampa Bay Lightning’s 2022 Free Agency Class
August 8, 2024 by Jack Pallotta
Every July, teams around the NHL have a golden opportunity to upgrade their roster. The first week of free agency is one of the most exciting times of the year for hockey fans. Star players change teams, role players receive lucrative contracts, and sometimes intelligent signings are made. Ultimately, free agency is “boom or bust” for most front offices. Too often, we witness contracts teams regret tendering down the line and ruin their chance at competing for the Stanley Cup…
How the Maple Leafs Stack Up Against All 7 Atlantic Division Opponents
August 8, 2024 by Rupert McDonald
The Toronto Maple Leafs don’t have many believing in them entering the 2024-25 season. After years of hype, it seems that the fan base has come to grips with the fact that this current core simply does not have what it takes to go on a deep playoff run…
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Lightning Happy to Have Shutdown Defenseman Ryan McDonagh Back
August 5, 2024 by Jack Pallotta
General manager Julien BriseBois made improving his blue line a priority this summer. The Tampa Bay Lightning could not keep the puck out of their net last season, and the team had dipped in defensive metrics the season before after the loss of one critical shutdown defender. Luckily for head coach Jon Cooper, that defenseman is returning to the Lightning for the 2024-25 season. Ryan McDonagh, whose defensive presence has been dearly missed since he left, was re-acquired by BriseBois in a trade with the Nashville Predators…
Revisiting the Tampa Bay Lightning’s 2021 Free Agency Class
August 5, 2024 by Jack Pallotta
Every July, teams around the NHL have a golden opportunity to upgrade their roster. The first week of free agency is one of the most exciting times of the year for hockey fans. Star players change teams, role players receive lucrative contracts, and sometimes intelligent signings are made. Ultimately, free agency is a boom or bust for most front offices. Too often, we witness contracts that teams regret down the line and ruin their chance at competing for the Stanley Cup…