Tampa Bay Lightning

Player Profile: Tyler Johnson

Tyler Johnson was born on July 29, 1990, in Spokane, Washington. Playing in the NHPL during the 2006-07 season, Johnson totaled 127 points in 50 games with two teams, the Coeur D’Alene Colts and the Coeur D’Alene Lakers. Johnson led the league in goals, assists, and points. In 2005, the winger was drafted in the […]

PHOTOS: Florida Panthers vs. Tampa Bay Lightning – 09/25/2024

ORLANDO, Fla – It was a hard fought, high scoring Sunshine State Showdown Wednesday night as the Tampa Bay Lightning took on the 2024 NHL Stanley Cup Champions Florida Panthers. The preseason match up took place at the Kia Center in Orlando, which is home to Tampa’s ECHL affiliate the Orlando SolarBears. The Lightning took […]

Nashville Predators Second Wave of Roster Cuts

The Nashville Predators assigned two more from their training camp roster this morning.

Carolina Hurricanes vs. Tampa Bay Lightning Recap: Welcome to the Preseason

The Carolina Hurricanes have taken their first win of the 2024-2025 preseason, with a last-minute stunner against the Tampa Bay Lightning at Amalie Arena.

Player Profile: Victor Hedman

Tampa Bay, Fla. — Ever since Steven Stamkos left his long-time home of Tampa Bay during the 2024 offseason break, there has been much talk about Victor Hedman. Hedman, a long-time friend of Stamkos and alternate captain beside him, has left a long-lasting impact on the Lightning franchise. Now that Stamkos is gone to the Nashville Predators, […]

Lalonde Not Worried About Lack of Contract Extension for Seider and Raymond

The Detroit Red Wings missed the 2023-24 Stanley Cup Playoffs on the last day of the regular season. The Washington Capitals defeated the Philadelphia Flyers in overtime to eliminate the Red Wings. This was the closest that the Red Wings have come to making it to the playoffs since they last made it seven seasons […]

Vladislav Namestnikov of the Winnipeg Jets

Player Profile: Vladislav Namestnikov

Vladislav Namestnikov was born on November 22nd, 1992 in Voskresensk, Russia. He is a versatile forward who primarily plays centre. The left-shot centre is listed as 6-foot tall and weighs 181 pounds. Namestnikov is best known for being a depth forward throughout his 13-year professional hockey career. Namestnikov has played for the Tampa Bay Lightning, […]

Dallas Stars Will Have the Toughest Travel Schedule

The Dallas Stars will have the toughest travel schedule with 56,700 miles in the 2024-25 NHL season, while the Pittsburgh Penguins will have the easiest travel schedule with 31,500 miles. This may or may not be an advantage for either professional hockey team. Read on for further details surrounding these two teams. According to B/R […]

Carolina Hurricanes Act in 2024 Free Agency

The Carolina Hurricanes are fully in a season of change.
After months of organizational adjustments, it was expected that the beloved team fans had come to adore over the past several seasons would be split up. The Hurricanes had some of the NHL’s most desired UFAs on the 2023-2024 roster and did not have the cap space to keep each player. Despite early disappointments, the organization has acted quickly in free agency, trying to fill roster holes.

Smashville’s Loading Up for the 2024-25 Season

The offseason has just begun, and the NHL has been moving and grooving at a nonstop pace since. The Nashville Predators had a solid showing at the 2024 draft, picking up eight new prospects, but kept the momentum moving right into the first day of free agency. So far, the Predators have resigned or signed […]