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Pierre-Luc Dubois in a Winnipeg Jets uniform doing the Superman Celly after a goal.

The Journey of Pierre-Luc Dubois: Years 1-2

Dubois is a product of the Cape Breton Screaming Eagles and the Blainville-Boisbriand Armada of the QMJHL. His best season came in 2015-16, wherein 62GP, he totaled 42 goals and 57 assists for 99 points. He was a playoff force; in 12 games that year, he was also a point-per-game player. In his final season […]

Patrick Maroon Traded to Minnesota Wild

The Minnesota Wild and Tampa Bay Lightning have agreed to a trade. Patrick Maroon and Maxim Cajkovic were traded to the Minnesota Wild for a 2024 7th-round pick to the Tampa Bay Lightning. Maroon played four seasons with the Tampa Bay Lightning and fit into the role he was paid for. Maroon, who was drafted […]

Calvin De Haan Signs With Tampa Bay Lightning

Calvin De Haan and the Tampa Bay Lightning have agreed to terms on a one-year deal worth $775k annually. De Haan, who has most recently completed his second tenure with the Carolina Hurricanes, played 53 games where he scored two goals and ten assists for 12 points. The 32-year-old Calvin De Haan was drafted 12th […]

Maple Leafs William Nylander Battles Washington's Conor Sheary for Puck

Lightning Add Forward Conor Sheary

Tampa Bay General Manager Julien Brisebois announced today that the team had agreed to terms with veteran forward Conor Sheary. The Lightning locked the Winchester, Massaschuttes native up to a three-year, $6 million deal carrying an AAV of $2 million. The addition of Sheary to the Lightning roster helps provide the team with some scoring […]

Who Was Selected on Day One of the 2023 NHL Entry Draft

The 2023 NHL Entry Draft has all of the hype surrounding it, here at Inside The Rink, a group of multiple writers wrote prospect profiles throughout a set period of time. Day one of the draft is upon us and the first 32 selections have arrived. 1st overall – Chicago Blackhawks With the first overall […]

Steven Stamkos Captures Mark Messier NHL Leadership Award

With the offseason in full gear, some NHL players, coaches, and general managers gathered at Bridgestone Arena Monday night to honor the best of the best from the 2022-23′ season. For Tampa Bay Lightning fans, a surprise was in store. Captain Steven Stamkos won the 2023 Mark Messier NHL Leadership Award. He’s the first Bolt […]

Did The Tampa Bay Lightning and Florida Panthers Make a Mistake by Letting Marchessault Walk?

With the 2022-2023 NHL season recently coming to a close and the Vegas Golden Knights capturing their first Stanley Cup in their sixth season, it’s time to revisit one of the key pieces in Vegas’ current success. Jonathan Marchessault won the Conn Smythe Trophy as the most valuable player of the Golden Knights 2023 Stanley […]

The Dallas Stars Need a Third Goaltender

The Dallas Stars need a third goaltender that’s used to playing often. The Stars overused their starting goaltender, Jake Oettinger, especially during the 2022-23 NHL regular season. The Stars’ goalie carousel can be a topic to follow this summer. Here’s what you need to know. According to a recent article by The Athletic, Dallas has […]

Blues’ Rivalry With Stars Goes Way Back

As the title says, the St. Louis Blues’ rivalry with the Dallas Stars goes way back. But what exactly do you need to know about the Blues-Stars rivalry, especially if you’re a new fan of either team? Read on to find out more about the rivalry! First things first, St. Louis is arguably Dallas’ biggest […]

Jamie Benn is a Wise Guy

Though it may seem strange, Jamie Benn has been the Dallas Stars’ captain for ten years. Benn was named the Stars’ sixth captain on September 19, 2013. The left winger is the longest-tenured captain in Stars history. He surpassed former NHL defenseman Derian Hatcher in 2021. Although I still believe that Joe Pavelski should be […]