The Bolts Independent

Lightning Strike Bruins; Blowout Defending Champs 6-1

Fans from Tampa and Boston probably were not that happy with Tuesdays Lightning-Bruins game. Those fans paid all that money for a prize-fight rematch of the 2011 Eastern Conference Finals only to More »

Ottawa Senators Down Lightning 7-3

If there is any solace in a 7-3 loss it would be that the last time the Tampa Bay Lightning embarrassed themselves against the Ottawa Senators they rattled off three straight wins. More »

Stamkos Scores Winner Against Caps

Steven Stamkos took a turnover early in the second period and streaked down the ice; after a quick deke he had his 40th goal of the season. The Tampa Bay Lightning had More »

St. Louis Scores Game Winner Against Sharks

Martin St. Louis scored the game winner and added a third period goal. Steven Stamkos scored his league-leading 38th and 39th goals, all while Dwayne Roloson set a Tampa Bay Times Forum More »

Brad+Richards+Toronto+Maple+Leafs+v+New+York+x5_7fVPDRJil

Richards Beats Bolts in Overtime

Former Tampa Bay Lightning star Brad Richards handed the Bolts their second straight loss in a 4-3 overtime win on Thursday night. The New York Rangers rallied from two goals down after More »

Tim Thomas in Tampa Bay; Let the Conversation Begin

April 25, 2012 mhopey No comments

Beginning July 1st many teams in the NHL could be the proud owner of a two-time Vezina-winning Stanley Cup champion in Tim Thomas. And for the low, low price of $3 million for one season he could be patrolling your favorite team’s crease. The Tampa Bay Lightning could be on that list, and with good reason.

Minnesota-Duluth’s Brown to Join Bolts

March 28, 2012 mhopey No comments

The Tampa Bay Lightning emerged as the front-runner for and then signed Minnesota-Duluth sophomore forward JT Brown to a two-year entry level contract on Wednesday afternoon. Brown will join the team immediately and be on the roster for the final five games of the season.

Playoff Push: Bolts Seven Points Out; Thirteen Games Remain

March 13, 2012 mhopey No comments

The Winnipeg Jets and Buffalo Sabres are only one and three points ahead of the Tampa Bay Lightning in the Eastern Conference standings. Catching those teams could be a drag-out fight that could take weeks for the Lightning to win. And as the ides of March roll on, those are weeks the Bolts do not have.

Ahead of the Jets and Sabres are the Washington Capitals who are riding a four-game winning streak and are holding firmly to the eighth seed in the East. Making up the three points to get to ninth place is hard, but getting an additional four points to catch the Caps is even harder.

To summarize, Tampa needs a lot of breaks if they want to catch the teams ahead of them in the playoff race. To summarize the summary, it is still an incredibly difficult hill to climb with only a few weeks left. To summarize the summary of the summary, it is safe to say that the Lightning will be teeing off come the second week in April.

Lightning Strike Bruins; Blowout Defending Champs 6-1

March 13, 2012 mhopey No comments

Ottawa Senators Down Lightning 7-3

March 06, 2012 mhopey 1 Comment

If there is any solace in a 7-3 loss it would be that the last time the Tampa Bay Lightning embarrassed themselves against the Ottawa Senators they rattled off three straight wins. Because that is the one thing even remotely positive about Tuesday’s loss to the Senators.

Islanders’ Tim Wallace Claimed Off Waivers

February 23, 2012 mhopey No comments

Forward Tim Wallace is on his way from Long Island to Tampa Bay today after being picked up off waivers by the Lightning. The native of Anchorage, Alaska will the big club will not play on Thursday night in Winnipeg.

Trade Deadline: Bolts and Blackhawks Swap Minor Leaguers

February 21, 2012 mhopey No comments

Forward Brendan Segal is on his way to Tampa from the Chicago Blackhawks organization after being dealt Tuesday for Lightning prospect Matt Fornataro.

Deadline Deal: Downie Dealt in Three Team Deal

February 21, 2012 mhopey No comments

With the NHL’s trade deadline fast approaching the Tampa Bay Lightning are getting into the spirit of things with more and more deals. Today the Bolts dealt forward Steve Downie to the Colorado Avalanche for defenseman Kyle Quincey. Then Tampa took Quincey and flipped him for defenseman Sebastian Piche and a 2012 first round selection from the Detroit Red Wings.

Stamkos Scores Winner Against Caps

February 18, 2012 mhopey No comments

Steven Stamkos took a turnover early in the second period and streaked down the ice; after a quick deke he had his 40th goal of the season. The Tampa Bay Lightning had a 2-0 lead that they would hold onto and defeat the Washington Capitals 2-1 on Saturday night.

St. Louis Scores Game Winner Against Sharks

February 16, 2012 mhopey No comments

Martin St. Louis scored the game winner and added a third period goal. Steven Stamkos scored his league-leading 38th and 39th goals, all while Dwayne Roloson set a Tampa Bay Times Forum record with 45 saves. But most importantly the Tampa Bay Lightning picked up two points against Western powerhouse San Jose by beating them 6-5 in overtime on Thursday night.

Recent Tweets
- SNL has fallen flat since the Jewish firework joke. Now Jagger is singing a blues song that I'm not sure isn't supposed to be a joke. 12 hours ago
- Dave Matthews is not Bill Hader's best impression. 12 hours ago
- John Hamm shows up on SNL every week. And kills it. 13 hours ago
- GK v GK that was pretty wild. #ChampionsLeague 19 hours ago
- Just posted a photo http://t.co/7D4U3I6H 22 hours ago
- ESPN is doing a piece on NBA players wearing hipster non-scrip glasses? Hard hitting! May 18, 2012
- The Cubs would celebrate this guys underwhelming career because in comparison between the two Kerry Wood is Cy freaking Young. May 18, 2012

Tags