Very excited about him physical, fast, his best football is in front of him and that's what kind of excites us about him.". "He's a very good athlete, he's very strong he's got speed to power, which is hard to find," said Licht. It's easier to affect the quarterback than it is for our guys to cover forever.". Mark your calendars for the matchup against the Stanley Cup champion Avalanche Feb. 9 at Amalie Arena. McDonagh is the only Lightning player who has previously competed in the Olympics (representing Team USA in 2014). WebCur(ate) TPAs vision is to celebrate Tampa and create community through a world class food and beverage experience. Chicago owns a number of draft picks that were acquired from current playoff teams via trade. Sure, I think we would have loved to, but at the same time, we're not going to force players around here. SHOW ANNOUNCE: @jokoy is coming to Tampa on Friday, November 17! 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 You go back to what we did a couple years ago, I think people know what happened. Joakim Noah is Unifying Chicago with a Brand New Basketball League, Christopher Morel is Currently the Best Hitter in All of Professional Baseball, How Many Starters Did Poles Draft? The home opener at Amalie Arena. Additionally, recognizing that variety is an essential pillar Vasilevskiy stopped 20 of 22 shots. "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. Onetime Lightning defenseman Bryan Marchment dies at 53. TAMPA, FLORIDA - APRIL 29: Nikita Kucherov #86 of the Tampa Bay Lightning looks on after losing Game Six of the First Round of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Toronto Maple Leafs at Amalie Arena on April 29, 2023 in Tampa, Florida. "One thing we'd loved about him is the extreme mature nature about him," said General Manager Jason Licht. "I love it absolutely love it," said Licht. Holiday Scarf giveaway presented by Chase. 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. The Maple Leafs also won Games 3 and 4 on the road, with Rielly and Alexander Kerfoot scoring winning goals in overtime. Unofficially, players have been skating together at the Brandon facility for the past few weeks. "You're relieved, and you're happy," Maple Leafs defenseman Morgan Rielly said. What pushed the former Pitt star over the top in the eyes of the Buccaneers' brass was his demeanor in pre-draft meetings. 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. 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. The Lightning will play in their first outdoors game Feb. 26 against the Predators as part of the NHLs Stadium Series. The first meeting between the teams since Colorado beat Tampa Bay in the Stanley Cup final. More specifically, the Blackhawks own Tampas first and second-round picks in the 2023 NHL Draft. When the Penguins come to Tampa for opening night, expect a loud crowd at Amalie Arena. 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. But when it came to the moments that Tampa Bay was actually on the clock over the last three days, those player evaluators valued actual football production over sheer footspeed. By clicking Sign Up, I confirmthat I have read and agreeto the Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. Samsonov finished with 31 saves. This year, the Lightning will play the same team two games in a row just once (against the Blues on Nov. 30 in St. Louis and Dec. 2 at Amalie Arena). Yes, Indeed - @lilbaby is coming to Tampa on Friday, September 15 with support from @thekidlaroi, @GloRillapimp, @glittergirlgloss, @RyloRodriguez and @Hunxho. With the addition of the expansion Seattle Kraken in the Western Conference, the league is moving the Arizona Coyotes out of the Pacific Division and into the Central. Tickets go on sale Thursday, April 13 at 10am. [It] was like talking to a grown 40-year-old man. Privacy Policy | #walktoworkday. 2023 FOX Television Stations, until MON 8:00 PM EDT, Pinellas County, Coastal Hillsborough County, Coastal Manatee County, Coastal Sarasota County, Suspected Seminole Heights serial killer Howell Trae Donaldson pleads guilty to 4 murders, Bucs linebacker Shaquil Barrett's 2-year-old daughter drowns in family swimming pool, USF football player arrested for domestic battery, DeSantis board votes to countersue Disney in response to lawsuit, Heart attack survivor competes in St. Anthony's triathlon after hospital saved her life. (Bruce Arians) moniker too: 'Speed kills, speed, speed, speed,'" said Spytek at the end of the Bucs' drafting efforts on Saturday night. Letsgetstarted. Diaby ran a 4.51-second 40-yard dash at the Combine but the Buccaneers didn't draft him simply due to his speed. Sign up for Lightning Strikes, a weekly newsletter from Bolts beat writer Eduardo A. Encina that brings you closer to the ice. 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. "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. "Today is a significant step, but we're not going to celebrate anything beyond," Keefe added. All other games will remain on Bally Sports Sun. "He's big, he's long I believe he's got like an 82-[inch] wing[span]. And then he scored again, this time on the power play, at at 12:29. "We played well enough to win the series, but you can't lose three overtime games at home," Lightning coach Jon Cooper said. Feb. 26 at Nashville, 7:30, TNT (Stadium Series). If no results appear, use Enter to do a full site search. Diaby had a breakout season in 2022, racking up 9.0 sacks and 14.5 tackles for loss. Those guys, they really showed me a lot.". 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. These procedures are designed to help our guests have a safe and enjoyable visit to our arena. Chicago acquired Tampas first-round pick in the 2023 NHL Draft in the trade that sent Brandon Hagel to the Bolts last season. Live from the Lost PearlSail Pavilion/Tampa Convention Center DocksTime: 5:30 - 6:10PM. The damage was reported around 11 p.m., a spokesperson told News 6 in a statement. walk to work day starring everyones favorite arena (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. It will happen three times in October, once in November, twice in December, twice in January, three times in February, twice in March and once in April. It's reminiscent of a deal Licht made in last year's draft, when he sent a 2023 fourth-rounder to Jacksonville to pick up an extra fifth in 2022 in order to land cornerback Zyon McCollum. 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. He's a great athlete. Comments by third parties are neither sponsored or endorsed by Bleacher Nation. As the new front office looks to accelerate the rebuild, adding skill in bulk is clearly the path theyre taking. Lightning are the unlucky victims as Maple Leafs end playoff drought, Zach Bogosian steps up, helps to keep Lightning alive in NHL playoffs, Heres what Lightning learned from previous Game 6s at home, Lightning defenseman Darren Raddyshs blackout moment in Game 3, Alex Killorn does his part early in Game 4 for the Lightning, Fans cheer on the Lightning from the St. Pete Pier, No charges filed in the shooting death of 19-year-old University of Tampa student, Lightning look at Game 4 on home ice as must-win against Maple Leafs, Lightning ousted in opening round after another overtime loss to Leafs, Remember these? ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 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. a carbonhouse experience. They acquired Tampas second-round pick in the deal that also brought forward Tyler Johnson to Chicago for Brent Seabrooks contract (read: LTIR cap relief). Military Appreciation Night. January The Buccaneers wanted to get faster all over the field and more effective rushing off the edge, and Diaby can help in both regards. 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. I feel like the best is yet to come.". The aforementioned trade helped the Bucs land Durham in what was an historically deep class of tight end prospects. "Todd obviously said that and that was always a B.A. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. The Bucs sent their 2024 fifth-round pick to the Eagles to get pick number 191, which they used on Nebraska wide receiver Trey Palmer. This was Heinen's first game as a Penguin, signing with the team this offseason. The Buccaneers loved Dennis's instincts and intangibles. And it certainly looked like they were on their way to a second win in the series; Tampa took a 4-1 lead into the final 11 minutes of regulation. Bleacher Nation is a participant in the Amazon Associates Program. When fans were first welcomed back March 13, Tampa Bay hosted 3,800. 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. Really quick, Really flexible, great bend. 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. 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. Tampa Bay Lightning (@TBLightning) October 13, 2021 Seattle Kraken vs. Vegas Golden Knights The second game of ESPN's doubleheader of opening night Subscribe to our free Lightning Strikes newsletter. "It just sometimes doesn't go the way you want," said Spytek. Remember, I broke it down before the playoffs began. "They were really thorough and described the players they were looking for really, really well, which is such a valuable thing for the scout. By the Stanley Cup final series against the Canadiens, Amalie Arena hosted 18,600. He's a great puller, he's great in space.". Tour to Tampa on Friday, September 22! 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. Luke [Goedeke] did a good job out there last year. We want to keep going.". Tickets go on sale Friday, April 14 at 10am. 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 this Friday at 10am , SHOW ANNOUNCE: @aliciakeys is bringing her Keys To The Summer Tour to Tampa on Friday, June 30 Tickets go on sale Friday, April 21 at 9am TAMPA, Fla. John Tavares scored 4:35 into overtime, and the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 2-1 on Saturday night for their first NHL playoff Signup at amaliearena.com/newsletter (Pop) by this Tuesday, April 11 to receive a code the night prior to the presale. 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. Does this Lightning posse have one last ride left in them? Is the Back 7 Good Now? Links to content and the quotation of material from other news sources are not the responsibility of Bleacher Nation. The Buccaneers went into the draft with a total of nine picks, six of them in the fifth round or later. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. Lightning Hockey, L.P. is a division of Vinik Sports Group. Toronto advanced in a series for the first time in 19 years, ending an 11-game losing streak in elimination games. Follow @faiello_mari. Our top priority is to ensure all of our visitors receive a world-class experience! You go back and watch the Denver playoff games, Von Miller and DeMarcus Ware could not be stopped. @janecastor & @thunderbugtbl have BREAKING NEWS to share with the @cityoftampa @aerosmith is bringing their PEACE OUT Farewell Tour here on October 11! In addition to news, Bleacher Nation publishes both rumor and opinion, as well as information reported by other sources. He has the size, length and ball skills to do that and it shows up with the 21 touchdown catches.". 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). Tickets go on sale Friday, April 14 at 10am. Contact Mari Faiello at mfaiello@tampabay.com. He is the author of two books about the Blackhawks, most recently "Chicago Blackhawks: An Illustrated Timeline" (Reedy Press, 2021). After already landing Kancey and Diaby, the Buccaneers made no hesitation in adding another player who might help them get the quarterback on the ground. Sign up for Lightning Strikes, a weekly newsletter from Bolts beat writer Eduardo A. Encina that brings you closer to the ice. "At the same time, it's the first round. He's really got a great head on his shoulders. The combine is helpful for some of that stuff, but yeah, I think we turned in a lot of guys that ran good 40 times. For the first time since March 5, 2020, the Lightning can fill all 19,092 seats. "Obviously, it a great feeling when the puck goes into the net," said Tavares, who had his first career playoff hat trick to key a win at home in Game 2. 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. "But, at the end of the day, they've got to be good football players too. The Lightning lost to the Rangers 4-3 in a shootout last New Years Eve. You can listen to every episode of Floridas Fourth Estate in the media player below: Copyright 2023 by WKMG ClickOrlando - All rights reserved. Contact Mari Faiello at mfaiello@tampabay.com. [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. Now, the team can look ahead to next season with Wednesdays release of the 2022-23 regular-season schedule. Thu, Nov 3rd | 7:00 PM. 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. It's just a media site that happens to cover MLB, the NFL, the NBA, the NHL, the Chicago Cubs, the Chicago Bears, the Chicago Bulls, and the Chicago Blackhawks. Brandon Walton has played out there and played in a pinch in Week 2 against the Saints last year. They've been through a lot, been questioned a lot," he said Saturday night after John Tavares scored 4:35 into overtime, and the Maple Leafs beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 2-1 for their first postseason win in nearly two decades. 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. 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. The teams will compete inside the Tennessee Titans Nissan Stadium in Nashville and the game will air on TNT. If you need help with the Public File, call 407-291-6000. 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. "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. Two nights after stopping 28 shots to fend off elimination and trim Torontos series lead to 3-2 in Game 5, Vasilevskiy was on top of his game again. 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. Fifth-Year Option Tracker: Whos Option Has Been Exercised So Far? 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. We were relentless after them. "He's a leader, he's very smart. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers' newly-minted 2023 draft class includes the fastest defensive tackle in 20 years and the speediest wide receiver at this year's Combine. The home opener will be Oct. 18 against the Flyers at Amalie Arena, and the Lightning will host the Avalanche in a matchup of Stanley Cup final opponents on Feb. 9. Number of games scheduled in March, the busiest month of the season. Stay updated with announcements and all things going on at AMALIE Arena by following us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @amaliearena, 2023 Tampa Bay Arena, LLC. 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. "Jensen has been texting ever since we took him, [saying] 'He and I are going to mess some things up.' 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. SHOW ANNOUNCE: @NateBargatze is bringing The Be Funny Tour to Tampa on December 9! Still, coming up short against the Maple Leafs was tough after winning 11 of 12 playoff series over the previous three postseasons. The first meeting between the teams since the Lightning swept the Presidents Trophy winners in the second round of the playoffs. Copyright 1999-2020 Lightning Hockey, L.P. and the National Hockey League. It's 2023," Cooper said. TAMPA NHLers are skating around their local rinks for training camp and fans are buzzing about who will win this years Stanley Cup. If the Olympics continue as planned, players and coaches would fly straight from the All-Star weekend to Beijing. Copyright Policy | Letsgetstarted. It's great. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. And Colorado, the defending champs and winners of the Central Division crown this season, is locked in a 2-2 tie in their series with Seattle. Do Not Sell My Personal Information [Matt] Feiler has been out there before. He came in and was jacked up for all of the picks, so I feel like we did a good job so far.". The weather has turned extremely active in the Orlando area. To help ensure your safety, AMALIE Arena ispreserving all current security measures. 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). who had the best walk out of creator clash 2 . 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. The Lightning will play 15 games in a 29-day span, with two back-to-backs. "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. 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An orgy every night and a $1,000-a-day cocaine habit: As a new film charts an uproarious life, PHILIP NORMAN tracks the BIG appetites of Little Richard - and The Lightnings first meeting with the Rangers since rallying from a 2-0 series deficit to win the Eastern Conference final in six games. Follow @faiello_mari. He was one that we have a lot of fun watching. "It was really fun working with Dave and his new staff," said Spytek. Would we have loved to? Licht also traded back into the sixth round to land one more player who was standing out on their board late Saturday afternoon. If you could somehow clone Jensen and [tight end] Ko Kieft together, you get Cody Mauch. Use arrows to navigate between autocomplete results. Well send you news, analysis and commentary on the Bolts weekly during the season. tampabaylightning.com is the official Web site of the Tampa Bay Lightning. "Growing up, I had this Derrick Brooks jersey that he signed and I never took it off. 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