RECAP. NHL Faceoff Concert featuring All Time Low, The Official Site of the Tampa Bay Lightning. Still, coming up short against the Maple Leafs was tough after winning 11 of 12 playoff series over the previous three postseasons. "It's been a long road for a lot of our guys. Do Not Sell My Personal Information The Lightning lost to the Rangers 4-3 in a shootout last New Years Eve. The Lightnings first meeting with the Rangers since rallying from a 2-0 series deficit to win the Eastern Conference final in six games. Live from the Lost PearlSail Pavilion/Tampa Convention Center DocksTime: 5:30 - 6:10PM. Before the Lighting raise their second straight Cup banner on Oct. 12, heres what fans should know about this season: The Lightning will kick off training camp at the TGH Ice Plex on Thursday. RECAP. "He's a smart player, he's a high-effort player, he's obviously tall, he's long, he's got great hands," said Spytek. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. He has the size, length and ball skills to do that and it shows up with the 21 touchdown catches.". The Lightnings first visit to Arizona State University, where the Coyotes will play home games through at least 2024-25. You end up taking a guy in [Round] Two that you have fourth-round grades on and then he walks through your door, and you go, 'Yeah, he's a fourth-round pick and we missed all of these other guys.'". "I'm fortunate enough to have won two Super Bowls in my career and both times [were] because we couldn't stop hitting quarterbacks in the playoffs. Derby Social: Dress elegant for this 21 and older only party with race viewing, mint juleps and betting for prizes. Halloween Theme Night. The first time Tampa Bay will face Toronto since battling back from a 3-2 series deficit to win the opening-round series on two Nick Paul goals in Game 7. Additionally, recognizing that variety is an essential pillar of dining and drinking atAMALIE Arena, the management team strives provide great, customizable options for everyone at each event while staying true to the fresh and local tenets. Use arrows to navigate between autocomplete results. And then he scored again, this time on the power play, at at 12:29. After a scoreless first period, a deflected shot came Heinen's way in the second, and he put the puck in the net to give the Penguins a 1-0 lead. "It was really fun working with Dave and his new staff," said Spytek. "There's a lot of work ahead. The Lightning will play in their first outdoors game Feb. 26 against the Predators as part of the NHLs Stadium Series. He didn't use the word mess. Well send you news, analysis and commentary on the Bolts weekly during the season. As our partners at Water Street Tampa continue to develop the 60 contiguous acres in the neighborhood surrounding AMALIE Arena, we ask for your patience and consideration when planning your visit to cheer on the Lightning or enjoy a concert orfamily show. For RECAP. Did Fields Get Enough Help? SHOW ANNOUNCE: @NateBargatze is bringing The Be Funny Tour to Tampa on December 9! (Photo b. TAMPA, Fla. - The Toronto Maple Leafs finally advanced in the NHL playoffs, and coach Sheldon Keefe struggled to find the right words to capture the moment. Number of games scheduled in March, the busiest month of the season. In addition to news, Bleacher Nation publishes both rumor and opinion, as well as information reported by other sources. Changes to the 2021 season were dictated by the COVID-19 pandemic, forcing a 56-game slate, intradivisional play and a postseason that ran into July. We've got guys we feel good with. No reports of flipped planes were received at this airport, and crews were expected to lower the 727 into position Friday morning, according to airport operations staff. Contact Mari Faiello at mfaiello@tampabay.com. Bleacher Nation is a participant in the Amazon Associates Program. Comments by third parties are neither sponsored or endorsed by Bleacher Nation. Samsonov finished with 31 saves. Fifth-Year Option Tracker: Whos Option Has Been Exercised So Far? January 10, 2022 - Southern Professional Hockey League (SPHL) - Pensacola Ice Flyers News Release. But then Auston Matthews scored at 9:44. By returning to this format, the league omits series-focused play where teams competed against each other in consecutive games to limit travel/exposure during the pandemic. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Even more severe weather could be in the works Friday, with the Central Florida region placed at a marginal risk for it. The Lightning-Predators matchup is the second outdoor game of the season following the Jan. 1 Winter Classic at Target Field (home of the MLBs Twins) in Minneapolis between the Blues and Minnesota. The first meeting between the teams since the Lightning swept the Presidents Trophy winners in the second round of the playoffs. It also means, with Chicago also owning Ottawas pick in the second round, that the Blackhawks could five of the top 54 overall selections in this draft. Legitimate requests to remove copyrighted photos not in the public domain will be honored promptly. Following a six-game preseason (with games against the Hurricanes, Panthers and Predators), the Lightning will open the season with a three-game road trip to New York (Oct. 11 against the Rangers), Columbus (Oct. 14) and Pittsburgh (Oct. 15). Which means, when the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs ends and the next eight team positions are locked into the draft order, at least three losers the losers of the other 2-3 matchups will rank behind the Lightning. Diaby ran a 4.51-second 40-yard dash at the Combine but the Buccaneers didn't draft him simply due to his speed. I feel like the best is yet to come.". Time will tell how effective their efforts were, and late April is obviously the season of optimism in every NFL house, but it's undeniable that the Bucs added both speed and players with proven production in the 2023 NFL Draft. Join us for a FREE opening night watch party on Ford Thunder Alley. The Lightning will kick off the six-game stand against the Maple Leafs on Dec. 3, then host the Red Wings, Predators, Panthers and Kraken before finishing with the Blue Jackets on Dec. 15. NHL Faceoff Concert featuring All Time "We played well enough to win the series, but you can't lose three overtime games at So I think that kind of separates a lot of these guys and he's got a chip on his shoulder, he wants to win and he's an ultimate competitor. Order now. @janecastor & @thunderbugtbl have BREAKING NEWS to share with the @cityoftampa @aerosmith is bringing their PEACE OUT Farewell Tour here on October 11! Tickets go on sale Thursday, April 13 at 10am. The number gradually increased to 4,200 on April 22 before expanding to 9,000 in the first round of the postseason against the Panthers. "He's not the fastest I think the 40 time shows that. Tampa Bay will play Colorado Feb. 9 at Amalie Arena. [ DIRK SHADD | Times ] TAMPA Its been less than two weeks since the Lightning fell just short of a third consecutive Stanley Cup championship following a Game 6 loss to the Avalanche. 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"Again, we weren't going to force it, but YaYa fell to us and we were excited about it and to add another one that has been productive the MAC is a quality football conference, they play good football there and [Ramirez] won defensive player of the year and was around the quarterback all the time. "I've found over the years that the guys who don't make it don't have an element of power. Lightnings top 15 moments from the past three seasons, The former Lightning defenseman was traded to the Predators Sunday for salary-cap relief. Join us as we celebrate the 2020-21 Stanley Cup Champions by raising the Stanley Cup banner to the rafters. "I mean we all would've loved to add tackles, but I don't want to lose enough games every year to be up there where those tackles typically go. The loss, meanwhile, ends Tampa Bays run of three consecutive appearances in the Stanley Cup Final. I talked about it the other day with offensive line the guys that you have fun watching, it just so happens that we were watching him together for the 18th time. More specifically, the Blackhawks own Tampas first and second-round In the end, they left the draft with eight new players, as Licht continued to aggressively make small trades up the board to make sure he didn't miss on a coveted player, something he has done frequently throughout his tenure with the team. Chicago acquired Tampas first-round pick in the 2023 NHL Draft in the trade that sent Brandon Hagel to the Bolts last season. A Division of Vinik Sports Group. Web2021-22 Tampa Bay Lightning Home Opener Join us for a night full of celebrations as we kickoff the new season on Tuesday, October 12. Thu, Nov 3rd | 7:00 PM. Is the pressure really on the Lightning in Game 5? "Jensen has been texting ever since we took him, [saying] 'He and I are going to mess some things up.' The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. Photos used are the property of Bleacher Nation, are used under a license with Getty Images, are used with permission, are fair use, or are believed to be in the public domain. We really liked what we saw with him on tape and then meeting with him, he's all about football and that's kind of been the theme of these guys the last couple of days. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. Mark your calendars for the matchup against the Stanley Cup champion Avalanche Feb. 9 at Amalie Arena. When Morgan Reilly tied the game at 16:04, there was a palpable feeling of disbelief in the rink in Tampa that you could feel through a television screen. Tickets go on sale Thursday, May 4 at noon! Tickets go on sale Friday, April 14 at 10am. Where those two things intersected, though, was particularly nice. They notably did not draft an offensive tackle, which was the pet pick of most mock drafters in the first round for Tampa Bay. TAMPA NHLers are skating around their local rinks for training camp and fans are buzzing about who will win this years Stanley Cup. Web2018 lecavalier night; 2022 playoffs; 2021-22 home; 2021-22 away; 2021-22 alternate; 2021 playoffs; 2020-21 alternate; 2020-21; 2019-20 alternate; home / lightning / special Get to know the Bucs' 19th overall pick of the 2023 NFL Draft, After some wheeling and dealing, the Buccaneers landed DB Josh Hayes, WR Trey Palmer and OLB Jose Ramirez in a frenzied first round that hit several of the team's draft objectives, including enhanced roster speed, The Bucs went back to the Pitt defense to grab another impact player, this time using a fifth-round pick on ILB SirVocea Dennis, who shows off impressive range, football instincts and blitzing ability, Former Purdue TE Payne Durham joins Cade Otton and Ko Kieft in a young position group that can be employed in a variety of ways thanks to Durham's wide range of skills, Get to know the Bucs' five selections on Day 3 of the 2023 NFL Draft, Get to know the Bucs' 48th overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, Get to know the Bucs' 82nd overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, The Bucs select Eastern Michigan OLB Jose Ramirez with the 196th overall pick, The Bucs take WR Trey Palmer with the 191st overall pick, The Bucs take DB Josh Hayes with the 181st overall pick, GM Jason Licht sent the Bucs' final pick in the draft, number 252 in the seventh round, to the Rams to move up four spots before taking Purdue tight end Payne Durham, TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS. MERRITT ISLAND, Fla. Three planes flipped and at least three others were damaged Thursday night at Merritt Island Airport while Brevard County was slammed by thunderstorms, according to the Titusville-Cocoa Airport Authority. Palmer was one of three players the Bucs picked up during a frenzied sixth round that capped a run of eight total picks at seven different positions. "You're relieved, and you're happy," Maple Leafs defenseman Morgan Rielly said. Very excited about him physical, fast, his best football is in front of him and that's what kind of excites us about him.". The All-Star Game is scheduled for Feb. 4-5 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Signup at amaliearena.com/newsletter (Comedy) by tonight, April 18 to receive a code the night prior to the presale. Here is the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' 2023 Draft Class: For the third year in a row, the Buccaneers used their top pick in the draft to energize their defensive front, with Kancey following the selections of edge rusher Joe Tryon-Shoyinka at number 32 in 2021 and Houston defensive lineman Logan Hall at number 33 in 2022. In the third round, the Bucs tapped into a deep pool of intriguing edge rushers in this year's draft class, nabbing Louisville's YaYa Diaby with the 82nd overall pick. The Lightning won back-to-back championships in 2020 and 2021, but they lost to the Colorado Avalanche in six games last year. By clicking Sign Up, I confirmthat I have read and agreeto the Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. . At the end of the day, he came in and was super-excited for all of the guys we picked. Copyright 2023 ClickOrlando.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group, a division of Graham Holdings. Does this Lightning posse have one last ride left in them? If no results appear, use Enter to do a full site search. "He's big, he's long I believe he's got like an 82-[inch] wing[span]. John Tavares scored 4:35 into overtime, and the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 2-1 for their first NHL playoff series win in nearly two decades. Steven Stamkos scored for the Lightning, which a year ago rallied from 2-1 and 3-2 series deficits to eliminate Toronto in the first round in seven games. a carbonhouse experience. Tavares added the winner, which trickled past the Lightning goalie after deflecting off a defender's skate. The Bruins and Panthers play Game 7 of their first-round series on Sunday. Chicago owns a number of draft picks that were acquired from current playoff teams via trade. "But, at the end of the day, they've got to be good football players too. [DAVID ZALUBOWSKI | Associated Press], Zach Bogosian steps up, helps to keep Lightning alive in NHL playoffs, Lightning defenseman Darren Raddyshs blackout moment in Game 3. Sign up for Lightning Strikes, a weekly newsletter from Bolts beat writer Eduardo A. Encina that brings you closer to the ice. Strong storms rip through the Sunshine State, causing damage in the Panhandle. Follow our Tampa Bay Times sports team on Twitter and Facebook. The damage was reported around 11 p.m., a spokesperson told News 6 in a statement. But the Bucs, who drafted tight ends Cade Otton and Ko Kieft just a year ago, were still thrilled to land a versatile player who could be particularly effective in the red zone. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. tampabaylightning.com is the official Web site of the Tampa Bay Lightning. Feb. 26 at Nashville, 7:30, TNT (Stadium Series). 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Diaby had a breakout season in 2022, racking up 9.0 sacks and 14.5 tackles for loss. Lightning announce partnership with Cigar City Brewing Cigar City becomes the official craft beer partner of the Lightning, AMALIE Arena. Fan Fest | Jeff Vinik Chairman and Governor of the Tampa Bay Lightning, Jeff Vinik, discussed the upcoming Bolts season at the 2019 Fan Fest event. The Lightning will play 15 games in a 29-day span, with two back-to-backs. Website Terms | Dennis, whose father is a huge Bucs fan as part of a family with roots in St. Petersburg, could be an eventual replacement for Lavonte David and Devin White, both of whom are currently under contract for just the 2023 season. Tampa Bay Lightning (@TBLightning) October 12, 2021. Those guys, they really showed me a lot.". As always, the Buccaneers followed their board over three days of drafting, mixing in positional importance where it mattered, and came away with an eight-man class that appears to hit some of the team's greatest needs. Bleacher Nation is a private media site owned and operated by Betsperts, Inc., and it is not affiliated in any way with Major League Baseball, the National Football League, the National Basketball Association, the National Hockey League, the Chicago Cubs, the Chicago Bears, the Chicago Bulls, the Chicago White Sox, or the Chicago Blackhawks. Ticket and broadcast information will be made available at a later date. The teams will compete inside the Tennessee Titans Nissan Stadium in Nashville and the game will air on TNT. None of MLB, the NFL, the NBA, the NHL, the Cubs, the Bears, the Bulls, the White Sox, or the Blackhawks have endorsed, supported, directed, or participated in the creation of the content at this site, or in the creation of the site itself. That is, I think, the worst thing to do. "You can't beat Tampa Bay without it being a team effort," Keefe said. For the first time in three seasons, there will not be a championship banner celebration. The only thing missing was the cherry on top of the sundae the Leafs had built, and that came from Alex Kerfoot at 4:14 into overtime. That would be a serendipitous outcome for Dennis, given his connection to the team. The first goal of the 2021 NHL season came from Danton Heinen. If you could somehow clone Jensen and [tight end] Ko Kieft together, you get Cody Mauch. Ending a frustrating drought that included first-round exits each of the past six years, the Maple Leafs won the best-of-seven matchup in six games and advanced to Eastern Conference semifinals against Boston or Florida. You're not going to catch a lot of wide-open passes so you've got to find a way or have a knack for making those plays with guys hanging all over you or having a hand in your face. He proved that to us over and over again, which is why he's a good red zone target, because the field gets small down there. walk to work day starring everyones favorite arena In this case, he moved up two spots in the second round before selecting North Dakota State tackle Cody Mauch and later jumped up four spots in the fifth round in order to nab Purdue tight end Payne Durham. The Lightning are back in their normal Atlantic Division following competition in last years realigned Central one. Lightning Hockey, L.P. is a division of Vinik Sports Group. Malik Jackson could not be stopped. "In my career, it's been proven that if you can affect quarterbacks however you do it at a high level, you've got a chance," said Spytek. Tristan [Wirfs] is obviously one of the best there is. It's clear that the player-acquisition crew, headed by General Manager Jason Licht and Vice President of Player Personnel John Spytek, heard Todd Bowles and the Buccaneers' coaching staff calling for more overall team speed. Copyright 1999-2020 Lightning Hockey, L.P. and the National Hockey League. Licht also traded back into the sixth round to land one more player who was standing out on their board late Saturday afternoon. We Shouldnt Freak Out About Michael Fulmer Just Yet, Even If Theres Work to Do, Bryan Reynolds and the Pittsburgh Pirates Have Agreed to an Eight-Year Extension, NHL House Cleaning: Calgary Fires Darryl Sutter, Boston Bounced, Avalanche Out, Dach Scores, Rockford Down 2-0, and Other Blackhawks Bullets. "They were really thorough and described the players they were looking for really, really well, which is such a valuable thing for the scout. #walktoworkday. (Bruce Arians) moniker too: 'Speed kills, speed, speed, speed,'" said Spytek at the end of the Bucs' drafting efforts on Saturday night. Holy Jumpin the Florida Panthers Just Upset the Boston Bruins! That lightning-quick defensive lineman was Pittsburgh's Calijah Kancey, the showpiece of this year's draft as the 19th player selected overall on Thursday night. 813-855-4401. He was one that we have a lot of fun watching. Longest road trip. Additionally, recognizing that variety is an essential pillar The Maple Leafs also won Games 3 and 4 on the road, with Rielly and Alexander Kerfoot scoring winning goals in overtime. It's easier to affect the quarterback than it is for our guys to cover forever.". Vasilevskiy stopped 20 of 22 shots. $10-$15. Is the Back 7 Good Now? Toronto has had their fair share of collapses in playoff series in the past, but last nights win really feels like it put this series in jeopardy for Tampa. Accessibility | Auston Matthews scored his fifth goal of the series for Toronto, beating Andrei Vasilevskiy from the top of the right circle at 13:47 of the second period. There were 11 tight ends selected before the Bucs' pick in the fifth round, and one more came off the board two spots later. Five of those eight picks were on the defensive side of the ball but Spytek thinks the Bucs gave a boost to new Offensive Coordinator Dave Canales, as well. With ESPN becoming the new rights-holder for NHL games, the Lightning will have 13 games nationally televised this season between ESPN and TNT. To help ensure your safety, AMALIE Arena ispreserving all current security measures. For 2021-22, a full 82-game regular season, league-wide play and special events like the All-Star Game are back. Mauch is a great blocker on the move and the type of tone-setter the Buccaneers love on their offensive line, in the vein of Pro Bowl center Ryan Jensen. Toronto advanced in a series for the first time in 19 years, ending an 11-game losing streak in elimination games. Toronto goalie Ilya Samsonov was just as good, though, holding Tampa Bay scoreless until Stamkos positioned himself perfectly in front of the net to knock in a rebound at 4:19 of the third period. Join us by land or by boat for a FREE pre-game concert featuring "All Time Low" as we celebrate the 2021 Championship Banner Raising and the beginning of the 2021-22 season. Never miss out on the latest with the Bucs, Rays, Lightning, Florida college sports and more. Is the pressure really on the Lightning in Game 5? Want more of our free, weekly newslettersinyourinbox? We're not just going to draft guys that run fast, but can't play the game of sports. I don't want to say that we're expecting him to have 15 sacks or anything next year, but I know he's going to contribute and I know he's going to help us.". And Other Bears Bullets, Feel Good Story: Cowboys Draft Deuce Vaughn, Fifth-Year Options, and Other NFL Bullets, Warriors Do It Again, the Former-Bulls Bowl, Wades Secret Mission, and Other Bulls Bullets, Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and Obsession, Bleacher Nation Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. Unofficially, players have been skating together at the Brandon facility for the past few weeks. "I grew up loving that conference and just watching everybody in that area," he said. When I got older and really polished my game and studied film, I, of course, watched Lavonte David and Devin White to see how that maneuver, how they take the game and how [to be a] pro, really. We've got guys who we know can compete. Tampa finished the 2022-23 regular season with 98 points and in third place in the Atlantic Division. On Saturday, the Bucs had to wait a while to get involved since they were without a fourth-round pick, but they eventually doubled up on Pitt defenders by taking off-ball linebacker SirVocea Dennis in the fifth round. If you need help with the Public File, call 407-291-6000. By the Stanley Cup final series against the Canadiens, Amalie Arena hosted 18,600. Holiday Packs on sale now! The Tampa Bay Sports Store at Amalie Arena features a selection of Tampa Bay Lightning t-shirts, jerseys, autographed memorabilia and more! If the Olympics continue as planned, players and coaches would fly straight from the All-Star weekend to Beijing. Kancey has blazing speed for a 281-pound pass rusher and can play all along the front, possibly even as an edge rusher in some packages. Want more of our free, weekly newslettersinyourinbox? Bleacher Nation Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. Tickets go on sale Friday, April 21 at 10am. Watch the game on LED screens, enjoy swag and partner activation, check out ESPN broadcasting live & more. When fans were first welcomed back March 13, Tampa Bay hosted 3,800. The team will ring in the new year at Amalie Arena for the second straight season.
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