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Guess who scored in the prospect showcase game today? This guy!
It's time for the Duke! Dylan Duke is the next up in our countdown of Lightning prospects. #GoBolts
2026 Tampa Bay Lightning Top 20 Under 25: #6 Dylan Duke
The Duke had a sensational season for Syracuse last year, can he turn that into a permanent spot in the NHL this season? Is there much more we can say about Dylan Duke that we haven’t in the previous…
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September 15, 2026 at 8:05 PM
Guess who scored in the prospect showcase game today? This guy!
It's time for the Duke! Dylan Duke is the next up in our countdown of Lightning prospects. #GoBolts
2026 Tampa Bay Lightning Top 20 Under 25: #6 Dylan Duke
The Duke had a sensational season for Syracuse last year, can he turn that into a permanent spot in the NHL this season? Is there much more we can say about Dylan Duke that we haven’t in the previous…
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September 15, 2026 at 12:15 PM
It's time for the Duke! Dylan Duke is the next up in our countdown of Lightning prospects. #GoBolts
Connor Kurth is your first goal scorer in a Lightning uniform this season.
September 14, 2026 at 6:22 PM
Connor Kurth is your first goal scorer in a Lightning uniform this season.
Wi-fi in the Munich hotel is a bit spotty, so we're not sure if we will be able to follow the entire game. Plus, you know, there is a lot of beer that needs to be consumed in this city.
September 14, 2026 at 5:58 PM
Wi-fi in the Munich hotel is a bit spotty, so we're not sure if we will be able to follow the entire game. Plus, you know, there is a lot of beer that needs to be consumed in this city.
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The #GoBolts prospect lines against Nashville:
Foster-Roelens-Soller
Kulebiakin-Szturc-Flinton
Rautiainen-O’Reilly-Gauthier
Steen-Czata-Kurth
Mercuri
Spada-Gill
Vilen-Kralovic
Mayes-Arnett
Adam
Meneghin starts
Foster-Roelens-Soller
Kulebiakin-Szturc-Flinton
Rautiainen-O’Reilly-Gauthier
Steen-Czata-Kurth
Mercuri
Spada-Gill
Vilen-Kralovic
Mayes-Arnett
Adam
Meneghin starts
September 14, 2026 at 5:41 PM
The #GoBolts prospect lines against Nashville:
Foster-Roelens-Soller
Kulebiakin-Szturc-Flinton
Rautiainen-O’Reilly-Gauthier
Steen-Czata-Kurth
Mercuri
Spada-Gill
Vilen-Kralovic
Mayes-Arnett
Adam
Meneghin starts
Foster-Roelens-Soller
Kulebiakin-Szturc-Flinton
Rautiainen-O’Reilly-Gauthier
Steen-Czata-Kurth
Mercuri
Spada-Gill
Vilen-Kralovic
Mayes-Arnett
Adam
Meneghin starts
Game Time!
Three things to watch for at the Lightning’s prospect showcase
The kids are on the ice as the Lightning prospects compete against Nashville.
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September 14, 2026 at 4:09 PM
Game Time!
We're back with the semi-daily news. Mr. Toboggan catches us up with what is going on around the league.
Lightning Morning News: Let there be hockey!
Things are happening!
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September 14, 2026 at 12:12 PM
We're back with the semi-daily news. Mr. Toboggan catches us up with what is going on around the league.
Jack Pridham debuts at the #7 spot on the Tampa Bay Lightning's Top 20 under 25 countdown. Not bad at all. #GoBolts
2026 Tampa Bay Lightning Top 20 Under 25: #7 Jack Pridham
The Lightning brought Sam O’Reilly’s running mate from Kitchener. His arrival might take a little longer, but it should be worth the wait.
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September 12, 2026 at 3:36 PM
Jack Pridham debuts at the #7 spot on the Tampa Bay Lightning's Top 20 under 25 countdown. Not bad at all. #GoBolts
The Tampa Bay Lightning bring in a right-shot forward for a look in training camp. Can Kole Lind work his way into the NHL roster after signing his PTO? #GoBolts
Lightning sign forward to PTO
The Lightning sign a former second-round pick as training camp draws closer.
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September 12, 2026 at 5:58 AM
The Tampa Bay Lightning bring in a right-shot forward for a look in training camp. Can Kole Lind work his way into the NHL roster after signing his PTO? #GoBolts
The latest Backing the Bolts episode has dropped. We talk regression amongst Tampa Bay Lightning players amongst other topics. Go check it out on your favorite podcast platform. Like, share, subscribe. #GoBolts
Lightning Prospect Tournament Preview + 3 Burning Questions Is Chris Kreider a Fit in Tampa
YouTube video by Backchecking the Bolts
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September 11, 2026 at 12:26 PM
The latest Backing the Bolts episode has dropped. We talk regression amongst Tampa Bay Lightning players amongst other topics. Go check it out on your favorite podcast platform. Like, share, subscribe. #GoBolts
The news will continue to be reported, we just can't guarantee what time of day you'll see it as we head off on a little European trip.
September 11, 2026 at 7:44 AM
The news will continue to be reported, we just can't guarantee what time of day you'll see it as we head off on a little European trip.
MAX CHAOS has entered the countdown. The former forward peaks in the eighth spot in his final appearance in the Top 20 Under 25 countdown. #GoBolts
2026 Tampa Bay Lightning Top 20 Under 25: #8 Maxim Groshev
The Lightning don’t have many players, much less defensemen, that can skate like Groshev. Can he find his way to the NHL this year?
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September 10, 2026 at 11:56 PM
MAX CHAOS has entered the countdown. The former forward peaks in the eighth spot in his final appearance in the Top 20 Under 25 countdown. #GoBolts
Not to spoil an upcoming podcast (dropping tomorrow morning) but I'd rather give Proper-Age Gage a chance at 50 points on the second line than tie up more cap on a good, but aging forward.
Chris Kreider clears and is now an unrestricted free agent
September 10, 2026 at 7:01 PM
Not to spoil an upcoming podcast (dropping tomorrow morning) but I'd rather give Proper-Age Gage a chance at 50 points on the second line than tie up more cap on a good, but aging forward.
Barry Melrose was a unique voice in the hockey world. His joy and optimism will be missed.
Barry Melrose, former Lightning coach, passes away at age 70
One of the game’s great ambassadors passed away on Wednesday.
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September 10, 2026 at 5:05 PM
Barry Melrose was a unique voice in the hockey world. His joy and optimism will be missed.
Going down a Champions League rabbit hole as we prepare for the next Backchecking the Bolts podcast and came across an old friend. He made it to the 22nd spot in the 2018 Top 25 Under 25 and is now teammates in Tappara with Benjamin Rautiainen - it's Jonne Tammela!
Tampa Bay Lightning Top 25 Under 25, #22 Jonne Tammela
The Top 25 Under 25 is a collaboration by members of the RawCharge community. Ten writers and 106 readers ranked players under the age of 25 as of September 1, 2017 in the Tampa Bay Lightning…
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September 9, 2026 at 8:30 PM
Going down a Champions League rabbit hole as we prepare for the next Backchecking the Bolts podcast and came across an old friend. He made it to the 22nd spot in the 2018 Top 25 Under 25 and is now teammates in Tappara with Benjamin Rautiainen - it's Jonne Tammela!
"We're going to need some more FBI guys, I guess" might be the funniest line in Die Hard. #NotHockey
September 9, 2026 at 12:18 AM
"We're going to need some more FBI guys, I guess" might be the funniest line in Die Hard. #NotHockey
The top donnybrooks from last season. #GoBolts
Fight Club: Best Fights of 2025-26
The Lightning were pugilistic professionals last season. Mr. Toboggan takes a look at some of their best matches last season.
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September 8, 2026 at 2:11 PM
The top donnybrooks from last season. #GoBolts
Wait...today is Monday? That means it's time for another Top 20 under 25 post! Raw Charge favorite Jayson Shaugabay continues to impress. #GoBolts
2026 Tampa Bay Lightning Top 20 Under 25: #11 Jayson Shaugabay
The slick playmaker took a big step last season, can he continue to improve as his role grows in Duluth?
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September 7, 2026 at 8:37 PM
Wait...today is Monday? That means it's time for another Top 20 under 25 post! Raw Charge favorite Jayson Shaugabay continues to impress. #GoBolts
He was a big success at the World Championships this spring. Can Noah Steen build on that as he begins his first full season with the Crunch? #GoBolts
2026 Tampa Bay Lightning Top 20 Under 25: #12 Noah Steen
The pride of Norway is set to spend his first full season in North America. Can he be another seventh-round success story for the Lightning?
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September 4, 2026 at 10:32 PM
He was a big success at the World Championships this spring. Can Noah Steen build on that as he begins his first full season with the Crunch? #GoBolts
Point or Hedman. Who do the Bolts need to have a bigger bounce back season? We answer the question on the latest pod.
September is here. Hockey is almost here. Justin is back on the pod (his video, not so much). We chat about things going on around the league (Cale contract), things that aren't (Kuch contract). #GoBolts
Click on that link. Subscribe and listen.
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September 3, 2026 at 3:40 PM
Point or Hedman. Who do the Bolts need to have a bigger bounce back season? We answer the question on the latest pod.
Re-posting since this went out late last night.
Sometimes you schedule a post for 10:00 PM instead of 10:00 AM. It's the off-season folks, still getting into game shape. Tomas Kralovic could shoot up the Lightning depth chart pretty quickly. #GoBolts
2026 Tampa Bay Lightning Top 20 Under 25: #13 Tomas Kralovic
The third-round pick is going to jump right into the pros as he is likely to join the Syracuse Crunch after training camp.
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September 3, 2026 at 3:39 PM
Re-posting since this went out late last night.
Sometimes you schedule a post for 10:00 PM instead of 10:00 AM. It's the off-season folks, still getting into game shape. Tomas Kralovic could shoot up the Lightning depth chart pretty quickly. #GoBolts
2026 Tampa Bay Lightning Top 20 Under 25: #13 Tomas Kralovic
The third-round pick is going to jump right into the pros as he is likely to join the Syracuse Crunch after training camp.
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September 3, 2026 at 2:07 AM
Sometimes you schedule a post for 10:00 PM instead of 10:00 AM. It's the off-season folks, still getting into game shape. Tomas Kralovic could shoot up the Lightning depth chart pretty quickly. #GoBolts
Bobbleheads and Pocket Art headline the Tampa Bay Lightning's promotional schedule. #GoBolts
Lightning announce promotional schedule for 2026-27 season
Bobbleheads, Pocket Art and Margarita’s highlight the Lightning’s 2026-27 promotional schedule.
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September 2, 2026 at 1:37 PM
Bobbleheads and Pocket Art headline the Tampa Bay Lightning's promotional schedule. #GoBolts
September is here. Hockey is almost here. Justin is back on the pod (his video, not so much). We chat about things going on around the league (Cale contract), things that aren't (Kuch contract). #GoBolts
Click on that link. Subscribe and listen.
youtu.be/zGFyU5St7ks?...
Click on that link. Subscribe and listen.
youtu.be/zGFyU5St7ks?...
September 1, 2026 at 8:31 PM
September is here. Hockey is almost here. Justin is back on the pod (his video, not so much). We chat about things going on around the league (Cale contract), things that aren't (Kuch contract). #GoBolts
Click on that link. Subscribe and listen.
youtu.be/zGFyU5St7ks?...
Click on that link. Subscribe and listen.
youtu.be/zGFyU5St7ks?...