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‘We have all the ingredients to go on a long run’: Lightning make roster moves ahead of Friday’s NHL trade deadline

In recent years, the Tampa Bay Lightning have brought in one or two final pieces before the NHL trade deadline to round out the rosters that went on to win two Stanley Cups and make three finals appearances in the last three years.

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‘Greatest thing I’ve ever done in hockey’: Founder Phil Esposito on being inducted into inaugural Lightning Hall of Fame

Phil Esposito has been inducted to several hall of fames over the years, but his inaugural induction into the Lightning Hall of Fame—holds a very special meaning for the Florida man who founded the team three decades ago. 

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Bucs look to continue recent dominance in postseason takeaways

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — In the past two postseasons, the Bucs lead the league with 16 takeaways, 8 forced fumbles and 72 points off turnovers. In that span, the next closest teams have 9 takeaways (Bengals), 4 forced fumbles (Bills) and 26 points off turnovers (Bills). Getting turnovers is crucial every game, but even more […]

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Resilient Bucs ready for postseason

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Bucs players and coaches have used the word “resiliency” a good amount lately in describing their ability to navigate the ups and downs of their season, but Offensive Coordinator Byron Leftwich had a different take on their regular season journey. “It didn’t feel that way,” Leftwich said. “It just felt like […]