Lightning's Plan for Stamkos & Vasy's Play Since His Return
Also, a look at how Nick Perbix is paying dividends for the Lightning and more.
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In today’s edition, we look at how Andrei Vasilevskiy has played since his return from injury, Nick Perbix’s patience paying off for the Lightning, and more.
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Lightning Prospect Check-In: Goncalves Earns Call-Up & Huuhtanen Hot to Start January
January 18, 2024 by Jordan Orth (Lightning Premium Content)
Welcome to THW Tampa Bay Lightning's “Prospect Check-In”, where we give you an inside look at how some of the team’s prospects have been performing as of late and who fans should be on the lookout for.
Lightning Won’t Be Trading Steven Stamkos
January 16, 2024 by Harrison Smajovits
The silence surrounding Steven Stamkos has finally been broken. When asked, Tampa Bay Lightning general manager Julien BriseBois stated that Stamkos will not be traded at the deadline, per Lightning reporters Chris Krenn and Gabby Shirley. BriseBois made it clear that this would not change “under any circumstances.”
Where Things Stand for Lightning with Steven Stamkos
January 16, 2024 by Jordan Orth (Lightning Premium Content)
Tampa Bay Lightning general manager Julien BriseBois spoke to the media today and touched on the current plans for captain Steven Stamkos as he will be an unrestricted free agent at year-end. BriseBois made it very clear that the team has no plans of trading the 33-year-old who has spent his entire career in a Lightning jersey. But with these comments, where do the team and Stamkos stand, and what does it all mean?
How Has Andrei Vasilevskiy Played Since Returning From Surgery?
January 16, 2024 by Harrison Smajovits
With the Tampa Bay Lightning getting a few days off, it’s the perfect time to do a player check-in. Goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy has played 21 games since his return from back surgery – officially catching up to fill-in and backup goalie Jonas Johansson. His return was highly anticipated in the early part of the season, especially with the Lightning fighting to stay afloat in the standings. The Lightning are 12-9-1 in games he has played so far, but how has he looked on an individual level? A solid sample size has been amassed so that he can finally get a serious look under the hockey microscope.
Nick Perbix’s Patience, Maturity Paying Off for Lightning
January 15, 2024 by Nick Haydon
On Jan. 4, the Tampa Bay Lightning visited St. Paul, MN, to battle the Minnesota Wild. The Lightning secured a 4-1 victory in a game halfway through the NHL season, games that sometimes can be a slog for players. For defenseman Nick Perbix, it was a homecoming, so the game carried slightly more weight. The Minneapolis native played his third career game against the Wild, a team he grew up going to see. On Jan. 4, the Tampa Bay Lightning visited St. Paul, MN, to battle the Minnesota Wild. The Lightning secured a 4-1 victory in a game halfway through the NHL season, games that sometimes can be a slog for players. For defenseman Nick Perbix, it was a homecoming, so the game carried slightly more weight. The Minneapolis native played his third career game against the Wild, a team he grew up going to see.