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The NHL's longest schedule ever just dropped, and Tampa Bay circled one date first: Oct. 3. John Carlson skates out in a Lightning sweater after 17 years and a Cup with WSH, now on the other bench. BriseBois signed a puck-mover & a grudge match. #GoBolts rblrsports.com/2026/07/19/l...
It was a full day in Tampa Bay. BriseBois reshaped the bottom six, dealt Nick Paul, kept building toward the future, & then one more move dropped late that you don't want to miss. Our Tom Davis breaks it down: rblrsports.com/2026/07/01/m... #GoBolts
With the draft over and dev camp starting, could the Bolts also be trading for the reigning Norris Trophy winner? What might the package look like? We discuss this and so much more as big decisions are just around the corner. Join us! #GoBolts youtube.com/live/mEE71pc...
Six new draft picks, one highly anticipated prospect, and a week that could shape the next era of Lightning hockey. Development Camp is open! Our Tom Davis has it here: rblrsports.com/2026/06/29/o... #GoBolts
The Maple Leafs are banking on Raddysh repeating a 70-point season. The Lightning are banking on Hedman, McDonagh, and a wave of kids covering for his absence. Tom Davis writes about the new $68 million dollar man: rblrsports.com/2026/06/21/l... #GoBolts
Two Hart Trophies. Fourteen points from the Lightning's all-time scoring record. One season left on his deal. Nikita Kucherov's 2025-26 campaign cemented his place among the game's all-time greats. Full story on RBLR. #GoBolts rblrsports.com/2026/06/12/n...
Before you swap Brayden Point or sacrifice Sam O’Reilly for Dylan Larkin, let’s look at the actual math - and Larkin’s rumored wish list. Our Tom Davis says why trading for the Wings' star makes zero sense for the Bolts: rblrsports.com/2026/06/10/t... #GoBolts
The Big Cat is officially back on top! Vasilevskiy has captured the 2026 Vezina Trophy after leading the NHL with 39 wins and& anchoring a dominant defense. See how he joined hockey history & secured his second career goalie of the year award. #GoBolts rblrsports.com/2026/06/07/v...
After two Stanley Cups and 600+ wins, Jon Cooper finally adds the Jack Adams Award to his legendary resume! Read how this latest milestone caps off a 50-win season and an Olympic silver medal. #GoBolts rblrsports.com/2026/06/07/j...
The Lightning have acquired the rights to OHL standout and Memorial Cup leading scorer Jack Pridham from Chicago. Read about Tampa Bay’s latest savvy move to load up on elite young talent: rblrsports.com/2026/06/02/l... #GoBolts
The Lightning have lost in the first round for the fourth time in a row, although it was in a series that went to multiple overtimes & where no team won by more than one goal. Let's have a funeral. #GoBolts youtu.be/C4A_aawwMaA?...
Another Game 7 exit, another year of "what if." Before you call for a total rebuild, here’s why the Lightning are still closer to a breakthrough than a collapse. ✍️ rblrsports.com/2026/05/04/h... #GoBolts
Down 2-1 and overpassing the puck, Cooper says it’s time to stop playing "tic-tac-toe" and start playing playoff hockey. Despite three straight OTs, the Bolts need to ditch the sloppiness and find their urgency before Game 4 slips away. #GoBolts rblrsports.com/2026/04/25/s...
After two OT games vs MTL, it's been a bit of a mixed bag - neither team was the same from GM 1 to GM 2. We're talking all the good, bad, and.. *moche*. Hagel was on fire, we also gave up a hat trick. What lies ahead for the next couple games? #GoBolts youtu.be/mxyS8N2NtMA?...
The playoff chess match shifts to MTL with the series deadlocked. Cooper and Co. are embracing the villain role, leaning on Anthony Cirelli’s defensive grit and the team's high-intensity emotional edge to hopefully seize control of Game 3. #GoBolts rblrsports.com/2026/04/24/g...
Coach Jon Cooper isn't holding back after the Lightning’s 4-3 OT loss to Montreal. Self-inflicted penalties and a Slafkovsky hat trick sink the Bolts in Game 1. Can they find their discipline by Tuesday? ✍️ rblrsports.com/2026/04/20/c... #GoBolts
Despite a gauntlet of injuries, the Lightning have punched their ticket to the postseason. Jon Cooper’s "process over outcome" philosophy & the emergence of unexpected stars helped the Bolts maintain their gold standard for consistency. #GoBolts rblrsports.com/2026/04/06/j...
From 22 points down to the NHL scoring lead, Kucherov just hung four on the Oilers to keep Tampa Bay surging. Check out how he is keeping a historic 119-point pace and another Art Ross charge. ✍️ rblrsports.com/2026/03/23/k... #GoBolts
We had four games to discuss this week, and a week's worth of amazing play from Kucherov! In the best week since the Olympics, Cirelli grinded and made things happen, Hagel showed why he's still underrated. We also talk about our goaltending. #GoBolts youtu.be/3cVHyBpzBwg?...
Corey Perry is back! However, the rest of the team is still working the rust off after the Olympic break. We had a lot of woes, a stellar beatdown of Toronto, and a lot of penalties against Boston. We break down our three stars and much more! #GoBolts youtu.be/l5w3VCjeZ3o?...
Fifteen goals, multiple fights, & a postseason atmosphere in Buffalo: but Jon Cooper isn’t hitting the panic button. Despite a wild 8–7 loss to the Sabres, the Bolts are leaning into their 5-on-5 grit as they look to snap the slump tonight. #GoBolts rblrsports.com/2026/03/10/c...
Tampa Bay just reunited with one of the most battle-tested veterans in the NHL - and the reasons why might surprise you. Find out why the Bolts are betting big on a 40-year-old to fuel their Stanley Cup run. #GoBolts ✍️ rblrsports.com/2026/03/07/l...
The Lightning’s elite defense has vanished since the Olympic break. After back-to-back Ls & a rare "mercy pull" for Vasy, Cooper is calling out his team's lack of urgency. Can they find their identity before facing Minnesota? #GoBolts Tom Davis has more: rblrsports.com/2026/03/02/s...
27 games in 50 days: the Lightning return to start a grueling post-Olympic sprint. With Hedman back and Point expected to return, the Bolts are ready to prove their "culture of consistency" can survive the most condensed stretch of the season. #GoBolts rblrsports.com/2026/02/25/l...
From Guentzel’s Gold to Hagel’s Silver, the Lightning took over the ice in Milan. USA ended a 46yr drought in a 2-1 overtime thriller against CAN, built on grit. Tom Davis has the breakdown on every Bolt who made their mark in these Olympics. #GoBolts rblrsports.com/2026/02/24/l...
Looking under the hood of the recent performance: We’re discussing the power play efficiency, defensive zone exits, and how the team is managing the grind of the mid-season schedule. A deep dive into the "why" behind the recent results. #GoBolts youtu.be/Y266dz8lU_I?...
After an amazing week, the hottest team in the NHL had a huge W over the "best" team in the league en route to a huge winning streak! We discuss Cooper's lack of award hype. Hagel scored some huge goals, Raddysh dished assists, Kuch is on fire! #GoBolts youtu.be/Sb43SwyoH2E?...
Was this so hard? (Sloppy phone edit even!) #GoBolts