Revisiting Lightning’s 2019 Free Agency Class & Bolstering Organizational Depth This Offseason
Also, Steven Stamkos' Predators profile.
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Revisiting the Tampa Bay Lightning’s 2019 Free Agency Class
July 22, 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…
Lightning’s Busy Offseason Bolsters Organizational Depth
July 22, 2024 by Jim Bay
The Tampa Bay Lightning certainly made headlines in the offseason by signing Jake Guentzel and letting Steven Stamkos sign with the Nashville Predators. That was not the only significant change to the roster, as Tanner Jeannot, Tyler Motte, and Calvin de Haan are gone, along with rentals Matt Dumba and Anthony Duclair. They have been replaced by Cam Atkinson, Zemgus Girgensons, and Jesse Ylonen…
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Get to Know New Nashville Predator Steven Stamkos
July 20, 2024 by Nathan Moser
For some in hockey, it took seeing Steven Stamkos in another NHL sweater to believe it. It seemed at certain points in his career that he was never leaving the Tampa Bay Lightning. However, after being in Tampa since 2008, he is officially a member of the Nashville Predators. He signed a four-year contract with the franchise for $32 million. While Stamkos is a famous name throughout the NHL, some background should be provided for Predators fans who may not know much about him…
10 NHL Storylines to Watch for in 2024-25
July 17, 2024 by Stefano Rubino
During each NHL season, fans from every team can anticipate various exciting events. This includes the debut of top prospects, the arrival of new players from free agency, and the pursuit of the Stanley Cup. Nonetheless, certain storylines become prominent every season. These may include player trade rumours, contract extension disputes, and management and coaching staff changes. Some of these recurring storylines are more captivating than others…
