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Ranking the NHL's top 60 (plus) 2020 free agents into tiers
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Tuesday, 29 September 2020 07:08
During the past few months, the phrase "in these uncertain times" has entered the zeitgeist or at the very least entered the lexicon of advertising copy. The phrase also is applicable to what the National Hockey League's newest free-agent class will experience when the horn sounds at noon ET on Oct. 9."I mean, no one knows what next season is…
Lightning fan's 'Shoot!' mix-up turns into big score
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Tuesday, 29 September 2020 15:28
A Tampa Bay Lightning fan whom police called on for screaming "Shoot!" at the television during the Stanley Cup Final is using the misunderstanding to help raise money for domestic violence organizations.Devon Garnett, 26, was watching Wednesday's Game 3 of the Lightning-Dallas Stars series at a friend's third-floor apartment in Tampa, Florida. The three fans were energized after Lightning star…
From upset to title: Lightning join club of teams to get championship redemption
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Tuesday, 29 September 2020 05:07
The Tampa Bay Lightning won the Stanley Cup. Just a year later than many experts expected.In defeating the Dallas Stars Monday, the Lightning redeemed one of the biggest upsets in recent sports history. Last season, Tampa Bay had the league's best record. Winger Nikita Kucherov won the Ross, Lindsay and Hart awards. Andrei Vasilevskiy won the Vezina Trophy as the…
Stars left numb after postseason run falls short
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Monday, 28 September 2020 23:32
Stars captain Jamie Benn sat in silence after Dallas' 2-0 Game 6 loss on Monday night, which handed the Tampa Bay Lightning the Stanley Cup and ended his team's season.A reporter asked Benn what this group of teammates meant to him. He couldn't find the words to respond. Another reporter asked him about the Stars' improbable run to the Stanley…
How the Lightning learned to be Stanley Cup champions
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Monday, 28 September 2020 22:04
The Tampa Bay Lightning eschewed tradition after Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final, surrounding NHL commissioner Gary Bettman and hockey's Holy Grail as a team rather than having it handed off to captain Steven Stamkos alone. The result resembled a jubilant class portrait on the last day of school.The last five years were a harsh education for this group.…
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Monday, 28 September 2020 17:52
Pirri back with Blackhawks after Knights trade
Monday, 28 September 2020 05:13
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Monday, 28 September 2020 05:11
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Sunday, 27 September 2020 13:45
Lightning won't have Stamkos rest of series
Saturday, 26 September 2020 22:46
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Saturday, 26 September 2020 18:25
Khudobin back in goal as Stars look to stay alive
Saturday, 26 September 2020 13:57
Wings sign veteran Gagner to 1-year extension
Saturday, 26 September 2020 18:05
Rangers trade Staal, 2nd-round pick to Red Wings
Saturday, 26 September 2020 05:30
NHL Playoffs Today: Keys to a possibly decisive Game 5
Friday, 25 September 2020 20:51
Senators put Ryan on waivers in buyout move
Friday, 25 September 2020 22:01
Stanley Cup Final Game 4 takeaways: Controversial ending puts Lightning one win away
Friday, 25 September 2020 12:50
Canadiens give D Petry 4-year, $25M extension
Friday, 25 September 2020 12:39
Stars play coy with goalie plans for Games 4, 5
Friday, 25 September 2020 15:51
Leafs hire ex-Sens coach MacLean as assistant
Friday, 25 September 2020 11:32
Lightning's Stamkos 'unfit to play,' out Game 4
Friday, 25 September 2020 05:13
How the Lightning have short-circuited the Stars' top line
Friday, 25 September 2020 05:12
NHL Playoffs Today: How the Stars get back in the series
Thursday, 24 September 2020 17:13
Pens ship 2-time champ Hornqvist to Panthers
Thursday, 24 September 2020 15:32
Sabres sign RW Lazar to 2-year, $1.6M contract
Thursday, 24 September 2020 15:30