Lightning Sign Girgensons & Lightning Jersey History
Also, Cam Atkinson slots perfectly on the Lightning’s third line
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Tampa Bay Lightning Jersey History
July 8, 2024 by Eugene Helfrick
The Tampa Bay Lightning are the envy of the National Hockey League.
They’ve got a phenomenal owner in Jeff Vinik, who put the brakes on disaster and painstakingly rebuilt the organization from the inside out. A former investment wizard, Vinik managed to strike the optimal balance between the fanatical micromanagement of some of his peers, and the utter apathy of others. As a result, the Lightning have been consistently competitive on the ice, and are community fixtures off it…
Lightning Snagged Zemgus Girgensons on a Cost-Effective Deal
July 8, 2024 by Jack Pallotta
The market for a bottom-six forward has evolved in recent years. Every season, organizations continue to emphasize constructing superior depth throughout the lineup. This team-building philosophy has led to more harm than good, causing fourth-line forwards to earn lengthy, dreadful contracts that teams regret down the line…
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Russian-Born Goalies Who’ve Won the Stanley Cup
July 8, 2024 by Ryan Gagne
The Florida Panthers defeated the Edmonton Oilers in Game 7 of the 2024 Stanley Cup Final to capture the franchise’s first championship. One of the building blocks of their title-winning lineup came to town as a free agent in 2019. Two-time Vezina Trophy winner Sergei Bobrovsky relocated from Columbus to Florida and, within four seasons, guided the Panthers to back-to-back Final appearances in 2023 and 2024…
Cam Atkinson Slots Perfectly on the Lightning’s Third Line
July 6, 2024 by Jack Pallotta
After witnessing Nikita Kucherov carry the Tampa Bay Lightning on his back last season, the front office made a valiant effort to improve the bottom six this summer. Julien BriseBois signed Cam Atkinson to a one-year deal to mitigate the depth scoring. He will undoubtedly contribute offensively under Jon Cooper this season. With that said, where does he slide in the lineup?
