Lightning Return to Stanley Cup Playoffs & Eyssimont is a Masterton Nominee
Also, Jeff Vinik's success on and off the ice.
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Lightning Owner Jeff Vinik: A Champion on the Ice & in the Community
April 6, 2024 by Nick Butts
In a time of uncertainty, social unrest, and growing financial inequality, it seems difficult, if not absurd, to root for the success of a multi-billionaire businessman. Tampa Bay Lightning owner, and most recent Stanley Cup champion, Jeff Vinik is the exception to the rule. Vinik’s likable personality, generosity, passion and authenticity provide a refreshingly positive experience for those fortunate enough to cross paths with him.
Lightning Clinch Playoff Spot For 7th Straight Season
April 5, 2024 by Matthew Zator
Despite not playing a game today, the Tampa Bay Lightning secured their spot in the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs thanks to the Washington Capitals, Philadelphia Flyers and Detroit Red Wings losing to the Carolina Hurricanes, Buffalo Sabres and New York Rangers respectively.
Mikey Eyssimont is Lightning’s Nominee for Masterton Trophy
April 5, 2024 by Jim Bay
The Tampa Bay Lightning’s Mikey Eyssimont has been nominated by the Tampa Bay chapter of the Professional Hockey Writers’ Association (PHWA) for the 2023-24 Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy given to the player who best exemplifies perseverance, sportsmanship, and dedication to hockey.
Panthers’ Potential Round 1 Opponents in 2024 Playoffs
April 6, 2024 by Joey Ganzi
The Florida Panthers are down to their last five games in the regular season. They sit in second place in the Atlantic Division with a record of 48-24-5 with 101 points, trailing the Boston Bruins for the top spot by four points. Thanks to their victory on Thursday night, they have eclipsed 100 points for the third time in franchise history, with the first being in the 2015-16 season and the second being in the 2021-22 season.
Jonathan Drouin Emerging at Right Time for Avalanche
April 6, 2024 by Kerry Collins
When Jonathan Drouin joined the Colorado Avalanche on a one-year contract this summer, it was a feel-good story. He would be reunited with Nathan MacKinnon – his high-flying teammate from all the way back in their days of playing in juniors together in the early 2010s. It took a little longer than they would have hoped, but Drouin has turned into the consistent and dangerous scorer the Avalanche were looking for.
Best Lightning Goalies All-Time Not Named Andrei Vasilevskiy
April 5, 2024 by Harrison Smajovits (Premium THW Substack Content)
It’s not even up for debate who the greatest goalie is in the history of the Tampa Bay Lightning. That honor belongs to Andrei Vasilevskiy. Year to year, he is viewed as one of the top goalies in the world let alone the best on the team.
But after that, there’s a little more room for debate. The top spot is locked down, but what about number two or number three? Here we look at four other goalies that are hard to argue are NOT in the top five all time alongside Vasilevskiy.