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Lightning: A Look Back as We Move into December

Lightning: A Look Back as We Move into December

As the Tampa Bay Lightning (12-7-2) head towards the quarter pole of the season it’s a good time to look back at the season.  The team came out of the gates very fast going 7-2-1 on October to become the darlings of the NHL.  Then injuries hit (Simon Gage has only played in 6 games […]

Lightning’s Meatloaf Good Enough, Win Streak Extended to Five

Little did we know with MC Hammer performing a post game concert on the plaza the theme would be “Two  Out of Three Ain’t Bad” as the Bolts turned in two dominate periods to crush the Rangers 5-0 in the first 40 minutes.  It was the Rangers that were “Too Legit to Quit” posting three […]

Lightning Down Sabres in Buffalo.

Buffalo, NY (RSE) — The Tampa Bay Lightning got the consistent of the inconsistent goaltending last night when Mike Smith stopped 29 of 30 Buffalo shots to earn him the first star.  Smith settled down after Thomas Vanek blasted a shot by Smith at 4:52 of the first to put the Sabres on top 1-0. Later that […]

Bolts, Ellis Shutout Leafs 4-0

Bolts, Ellis Shutout Leafs 4-0

[media-credit name=”admin” align=”alignleft” width=”150″][/media-credit]Tampa, Fla (RSE) – Dan Ellis and the Tampa Bay Lightning shook off the jet lag from the West Coast by beating the Toronto Maple Leafs 4-0 last night at the venue formerly known as the Ice Palace.  The Lightning got out to fast start by scoring 3 of their 4 goals […]

I Told You So, You’d Like Moore

“RESONATE”.  According to Merriam Webster’s Dictionary one definition is “to relate harmoniously”. That is exactly what Dominic Moore is doing with our favorite band of blue and black clad hockey heroes.  Back on July 31st when I wrote; “Moore or Less, I Think You’ll Like Moore“, I made the comment that he needs to find […]

Replay, Replay +++++ Isles Down Bolts 3-2 in OT

Replay, Replay +++++ Isles Down Bolts 3-2 in OT

Tampa, Fla. (RSE)—The New York Islanders pulled out of the arena formerly known as the “Ice Palace” Thursday night one point better than the Tampa Bay Lightning.  I guess one could deduct that it was a close point indeed.  Let’s not all get caught up in “THE” replay, well ok maybe a little.  We have […]

Moore or Less… I think You’ll Like Moore

Our favorite new guy who’s last name starts with a “Y” was back at it again yesterday signing free agent center Dominic Moore.  I somehow have a feeling this new look Lightning organization must find a way for Moore to fit into the system.  I say this because one alarming stat that hit me in […]

Yzerman Great Move, Holmgren… What Were YOU Thinking?

It has only been a few days now. I needed to just sit back, hold my breath to make sure this really did happen.  Walker for Gagne?  Walker for Gagne?   Ok we’ll throw in a 4th round pick, still done! Like I mentioned in my July 15th RSE article, Will Things Turn Around this Year […]

Will Things Turn Around this Year at 401 Channelside Drive?

Will Things Turn Around this Year at 401 Channelside Drive?

I have been asking myself that question every year since I became a season ticket holder 4 seasons ago. But as I look on the calendar for some strange reason I realize that I usually don’t even worry about our favorite group of black and blue clad hockey heroes until September. It is way too […]