![]() ![]() If you took college algebra, you’ll know that this means that the Lightning have been a franchise longer than I’ve been alive. And naturally, I have been tasked by my Hooked on Hockey superiors to talk about the top five players from the Lightning’s 23-year existence.Īs I alluded to earlier, the difficulty with this exercise is that I am 21 years old. We’ve been running a feature here at HOHM where our different team writers have been ranking the best players in their respective teams’ history. Hall of Famers*, Stanley Cup Champions, and all-time greats have suited up for the Lightning. In the long, storied history of the Tampa Bay Lightning franchise – I mean, they were born before I was! – there have been many legends who have donned the blue and white…and yellow…and gray… and black. ![]() With the Lightning looking as stable as they have in years from ownership right down to ice level, I want to take a look back at some of the most important players to help bring the franchise from expansion team to near two-time Stanley Cup champion. But this is a young, talented team who should be in contention for at least the next few seasons. Sure, you never know how long it could be before it happens again due to the great amount of luck, health and other extraneous factors it takes to make the Final (not to mention actual skill and smarts). ![]() Like a certain former Bolt who we will discuss later, I think we will all look back on this playoff run fondly before too long. And it’s not every year fans get to see their team make a run all the way to the Stanley Cup Final. Sure, last season ended in crushing disappointment for the Tampa Bay Lightning.īut winning wouldn’t be any fun if losing didn’t sting a little. ![]()
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