Lightning Insider Hockey Podcast

Thursday night in downtown Tampa, the Lightning certainly bounced back from their bad start off the All Star Break. This, as they routed the team that kept them from the 3 peat for the Stanley Cup last Summer, the Colorado Avalanche. On this edition of the show, Erik has more on the less than perfect showing providing the perfect result 5-0, Andrei Vasilevskiy accomplishes something he hadn't done...

The Lightning's pos All-star game woes continued on Tuesday night, as for the second straight night they lost. This time it was a 4-3 OT defeat back at home to San Jose. On this edition of the show, Erik was there at the Amalie Arena and has more on the good start to build the lead, but also on the mushy middle, the unfortunate third period and how the Lightning lost a game they led by two goals?...

On the latest edition of the podcast, host Erik Erlendsson is back trying to make sense of the Lightning's 7-1 pummeling by the Florida Panthers Monday night after the All-Star Break. What was area the Lightning didn't bring with them coming out of the break? Also what's the myth of long layoffs and the Lightning? There were times Monday when the Bolts looked at times robotic and why it's is a bad...

Off a wild Saturday afternoon that saw 10s of thousands of people line the streets near downtown Tampa for traditional "Gasparilla Invasion" and parade, the Lightning went ahead and won their 12th straight home game defeating the L.A. Kings 5-2.Host Erik Erlendsson returns with his thoughts on it all, including the challenges/distractions faced by the Bolts Saturday and how they conquered them? Th...

On the latest edition of the podcast, Erik is back of the Lightning's 3-2 win over the Bruins, who have the best record in the NHL. The game certainly had a Stanley Cup Playoff feel. However, there's as much interest in what happened Thursday morning with the Jack Edwards/Pat Maroon locker room scene after Edwards had previously made fun of Maroon's weight on Bruins TV in the last meeting. Erik wa...

it's a brand new edition of the show and Erik has more on the Lightning's 4-2 win over the Wild on Tuesday night. How did they succeed in pushing through the slog in the return home from the Western road trip. He also has insight from within Amalie Arena on the pregame ceremony for Steven Stamkos who topped the coveted milestone of 500 goals while on the road. What was up with the second period me...

On the latest edition of the show, Erik is back on what was up with the Lightning's sleepy start in Calgary. What's the move that backfired? Why coach Jon Cooper again sends a message through a call out, What's still lacking on this Western road trip? and he takes a look ahead to the upcoming homestand, as well! Hear it all on the "Lightning Insider Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Ap...

On the latest edition of the show, Erik is back with more on the rough night, as the Bolts fell 5-3 against a talented Edmonton Oilers squad. Why was it how and how not it was supposed to be Thursday? What was the play that made the difference ultimately in the outcome?, More on the Steven Stamkos major milestone and we take a look ahead to Saturday in Calgary. It's all on the "Lightning Insider P...

The Bolts were back home on Tuesday night and posted an impressive 6-3 win over Columbus. And, host Erik Erlendsson returns with his insight from inside the Amalie Arena. Erik has more on the expected result along a smoother, yet still bumpy, road to better play, He also marvels at "the Nikita Kucherov experience" on display against the Blue Jackets and what Tuesday's game might mean looking towar...

Friday night saw the Bolts suffer a second straight road loss in Winnipeg 4-2. Erik is back with more on the lack of discipline, how not to defend a 5 on 3 disadvantage, the Lightning's subpar road showing and Jon Cooper doing something he rarely does - call out his team. Plus, he looks ahead to the next week, which includes a lengthy trip out West on the horizon, too. It's all in the latest "Ligh...

The Lightning have gone on the road and won at the Blackhawks, but then lost to the Minnesota Wild. Erik returns recapping the back to back games, and "the curse" is explained in Minnesota. What's with the goaltending confusion before the game against the Wild? And Erik takes a look ahead to Friday night in Winnipeg"Hear it all on the "Lightning Insider Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe o...

Happy New Year and welcome back to the "Lightning Insider Podcast!" Host Erik Erlendsson returns off the Lightning's 5-3 win over Arizona on New Year's Eve in downtown Tampa. It's the Bolts third straight win and Erik has insight on avoiding "the trap" surrounding this game and how they pulled out of it,What was the moment that changed Saturday night's game? He has more on the Captain's chase for...

With the calendar year almost over, the Lightning won dramatically, again, this time 2-1 Thursday night in a shootout over the New York Rangers at home. Erik has more from the Amalie Arena on what was the best regular season game in some time, including the battle of the goalies. Thursday showed again that Andrei Vasilevskiy is alive, he talks more about the officiating and a look ahead to what mi...

On the a post-Christmas edition of the podcast, Erik has more on an impressive 4-1 performance against Montreal Wednesday night. He analyzes how the Bolts handled the time off, how Erik spent his holiday behind closed doors, more praise for Brayden Point and his spectacular goal, the major setback from the game and the impressive record with a look ahead to the NY Rangers, too. It's all on the lat...

It's a special "Christmas Eve" edition of the show, as Erik is back to recap the defeat to Detroit and has more on the NHL making the right call to postpone the Lightning's trip/game in Buffalo on "The Lightning Insider Podcast."Hear more from him on the backup goalie situation, including doing something that hasn't been done all season. And, now it's time for a Christmas weekend break. Merry Chri...

A Tuesday night "North of the border" saw the Lightning drop a 4-1 game to the Maple Leafs. Erik is back on what the Leafs did, what the Lightning didn't do and how Tampa Bay taught the Leafs how to do it? Got all that? Plus, he takes a look ahead to Wednesday's game in Detroit. which continues the four game road trip. It's all part of the latest "Lightning Insider Podcast" and make sure that you...

On the newest edition of the show, Erik is back with more on the Bolts beginning their road trip with an impressive 5-1 win over Montreal Saturday night. In playing their first road game in more than two weeks, he goes over how it started slow, but how it finished strong. The goaltending of Andrei Vasilevskiy against the Canadiens has been record breaking. Erik explains. And, he takes a look ahead...

On the latest edition of the show for all the info on the Tampa Bay Lightning host Erik Erlendsson is back off the Bolts decisive 4-1 win over Columbus Thursday night at the Amalie Arena. Erik has more on the conclusion to a very successful homestand, the slog of the second period Thursday night, Mikhail Sergachev's absence and that "trio" doing it again in this game. The Lightning are off to Mont...

Off the Bolts Tuesday night rout of the Seattle Kraken Erik is back to give his insight and analysis on the 6-2 victory.from downtown Tampa. He has more on how the oddness played out against the not expansion Kraken. What was the goal that should never have happened that turned the game around? Erik goes over the Brayden Point highlight goal of the night, but also the concern for defenseman Mikhai...

The Lightning got a bounce back win Thursday night in Tampa by beating Nashville 5-2. Erik is back with more on their response from the loss to Detroit, and digesting the Ryan McDonagh tribute video upon his return Thursday. Plus, the Bolts allow another shorthanded against despite winning the special teams battle. Why not bailing on the team so quickly is smart. What was the third period answer T...

Off a tough 4-2 loss to the Red Wings Tuesday night, Erik is back with his insight and analysis from inside Amalie Arena in downtown Tampa. He's got more on the start, the finish, and the third period shake up by the Bolts. What about pulling the goaltender, when coach Jon Cooper did? And, just what the defensive pairings might look like come Thursday against Nashville? It's all part of the latest...

Off a dramatic 4-3 win over Toronto at home Saturday night.,Erik is back to give insight and analysis from on site. He's got more on the oddity of a win, the return of Anthony Cirelli from injury and what it means for the rotation, etc.?What was the change to the red hot power play? And, he's explaining the cap gymnastics the team managed to activate Cirelli of LTIR.It's all part of the latest "Li...

On the latest edition of the show, Erik goes over the Bruins continuing their red hot ,home win streak by beating the Lightning 3-1 Tuesday night. He has more on looking at how "the process" went better in this game than Monday, but the result got worse in Boston. What was the interesting line swap made by coach Jon Cooper in the second period? Why it worked and he looks ahead to Thursday against...

Monday night saw the Lighting win a dramatic, come from behind 6-5 game in Buffalo in OT.But host Erik Erlendsson cautions how Tampa Bay took a step back on Monday despite the win? Further, what it might mean heading into Tuesday night's showdown with the Boston Bruins. Plus, he has a look at the Bruins and their impressive record to start the season. It's all part of the latest "Lightning Insider...

On the latest edition of the show, Erik goes over what happened in the second period Monday night that saw the Boston Bruins rally and that totally negated the first and second period work against the top team in the league,For the Lightning, where things are still a work in progress? What have we determined from the sample size of games in November? And, he looks ahead to Friday against St. Louis...