Lightning Insider Hockey Podcast

On the latest edition of the show, Erik is back off the Lightning's 4-1 win Thursday night over Calgary. He takes a closer look at the Bolts closing out a very successful three game homestand with something they needed to do, and with the player that needed it the most. Plus, why burying players for mistakes is not part of the Lightning way and a look ahead to Saturday's game in Nashville, as well...

Off a thrilling Tuesday night 5-4 OT win over the Dallas Stars, host Erik Erlendsson is back with his insight and analysis from inside the Amalie Arena. Erik has more on the Lightning's step forward despite the late gaffe that put the game into OT.A tremendous milestone from the Captain Steven Stamkos, plus, how Ian Cole is being used and what that means as the season gets deeper? Hear it all on t...

It's the latest edition of the show after the Lightning avenge a Friday loss in D.C. by beating the Capitals 6-3 on Sunday at Amalie Arena. Erik gives his thoughts on the emotion that carried over from Friday, the odd first goal for Cole Koepke, and the looming roster decision that the team will have to make. Plus, what the addition of Rudolf Balcers means for the forwards....going forward, too? I...

On the latest edition of the podcast, host Erik Erlendsson is back to recap the wild 3-2 loss to Edmonton Oilers. A game that had multiple spectacular goals and also, ones that were disallowed saw the Bolts fall to one of the top teams in the West. Erik gives you insight on what went wrong for the Bolts especially with the game on the line. He also has his perspective on the scary incident involvi...

On the latest edition of the show, Erik is looking back at a third period comeback Saturday night, as they beat the Sabres at Amalie Arena. While it was a satisfying win, it wasn't necessarily a Picasso. What is the the work still in progress with this team? What is the level Brandon Hagel has found and what has Nick Perbix done for the blue line depth already less than 10 games into his NHL caree...

On the latest edition of the show, Erik is recapping the Bolts shootout loss to Carolina at home Thursday night, plus the heroic effort from goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy who stopped over 50 total shotsWhat are the Lightning breakdowns that keep happening early in the season? Is there a significant injury to forward Nick Paul and whom might be needed from the minors short term to take his place? And,...

On the latest edition of the show, Erik is back and somehow trying to comprehend exactly what happened in one of the more bizarre games in recent Lightning history? This, as Tampa Bay somehow came out on top 4-3 in a game they deserved to win and also deserved to lose. Erik has insight from the Amalie Arena and has more on the home slate that will see the Bolts play 9 times in their building in No...

It's the latest edition of the show, as host Erik Erlendsson returns with his tremendous insight and analysis from covering the Lightning for 20 years on the beat. Tampa Bay has won games against the Florida Panthers and the New York Islanders to get their early season back on track. Erik has more on them finally putting together consecutive wins,. Also, snapping an odd nine-goal streak, He's asse...

On the latest edition of the show, Erik takes a look at the team through four games and a rough start to the '22-23 season. This includes their Tuesday night defeat to the Flyers after leading the home opener 2-0.He also updates on where "the process" is at this early stage? And, what about coach Jon Cooper giving off some familiar unsettling vibes after the home opener? It's all part of the "Ligh...

It's that time! The NHL's 2022-23 regular season is set to begin on Tuesday night, as the defending Eastern Conference Champion and three time Stanley Cup Finals participant Tampa Bay Lightning are back! So too is insider Erik Erlendsson. He's ready to discuss what he's seen and learned covering training camp? How will the opening roster beginning Tuesday night will fit together? Get an exclusive...

On the first off season edition of the show, Erik is recapping the Summer so far, and ready to dive into the Lightning's draft and free agency moves. He has thoughts on the Nick Paul contract extension and the Ryan McDonagh trade and how it free up salary cap space, What are the free agency losses, including playoff hero Ondrej Palat to the Devils? And he goes over the key adds, the amateur draft...

On this final episode of the '22 Stanley Cup Playoff run, host Erik Erlendsson is back to recap the Colorado Avalanche winning the Cup in Tampa Sunday night 2-1 and the series 4 games to 2.How did the Avs bounce back, even with the Lightning having gotten out to a 1-0 lead early in game 6?Erik has his perspective on the end of the Bolts two year reign as champions. Why every fan of the team should...

Despite heavy odds against them, the Tampa Bay Lightning went to Colorado on Friday night and stunned the Avalanche in another dramatic 3-2 victory. With the Stanley Cup in the house and the Avalanche fans ready to celebrate, how did the Bolts get it done? Host Erik Erlendsson was there at Ball Arena with his tremendous insight and perspective, including the two time champs continuing to come up c...

On the latest edition of the show, host Erik Erlendsson is back to recap the Avalanche's dramatic, but now tainted, overtime win in game four 3-2. Erik gives his insight and analysis as to why Colorado forward Nazeem Kadri's winning goal should NOT have counted due to the Avs having six players clearly on the ice. Erik addressed the controversy, why it's not reviewable under the NHL rules and give...

On the latest edition of the show, Erik is back after having witnessed the Lightning's resounding response in game three back at home. In their 6-2 win Monday night, what they did better? How much did the two time champs feed off the home atmosphere? And, what about the hit on Bolts star forward Nikita Kucherov that has him in jeopardy for game four Wednesday? Is Tampa Bay back in the series? Find...

While it was a great night for the Avalanche, it was a stunning and humiliating defeat of the Lightning 7-0 in game two Saturday night. And, host/insider Erik Erlendsson, who was on hand in Denver, is here to try to makes some sense of it on "the Lightning Insider Podcast."Erik tries to find words to describe the Game 2 debacle, which saw Colorado jump all over the Bolts for a second straight game...

On the latest edition of show, the Colorado Avalanche take game one of the Stanley Cup Final with a dramatic 4-3 overtime win. Erik was in the Ball Arena in Denver and has first hand insight and analysis. He describes what he saw on the Bolts surprising jittery start to fall behind 2-0 and 3-1 in the first period. What was the somewhat controversial swing moment, of the game? What was the Lightnin...

It's time for the Tampa Bay Lightning to go for history. No team has won three Stanley Cup titles in a row since the New York Islanders of 1980-83 won four times. And, no person on the planet is better to give you insight and analysis on this historic opportunity than Erik Erlendsson. Erik is ready to breakdown and preview the seven games series to decide it all. What's the Bolts-Avalanche top mat...

On the latest edition of the show, Erik is back recapping the Bolts dramatic 2-1 win in game six that also clinched the Eastern Conference finals. What's the legacy that this team has already created? He examines the yeoman's work put in by the Anthony Cirelli line Plus, how rest turn out to be a weapon for Tampa Bay in ultimately beating the Rangers four straight times. Hear it all on the "Lightn...

The Tampa Bay Lightning have move one game away from going for a hockey "3-Peat" and a third straight Stanley Cup win. This, after a dramatic 3-1 victory in New York gives them a 3-2 series turnaround lead in the East Finals. Host Erik Erlendsson was inside Madison Square Garden and gives his tremendous insight on the Bolts latest monster win on the road in the playoffs. In addition to details on...

On the latest edition of the show, Erik is recapping Game 4 and the Lightning's dominant performance over 3 periods to even the series at 2-2. How has Tampa Bay's overall game been building as the series goes deeper? How things have turned around to where it looks like the Bolts are now the better team. What's the injury status of some key Rangers and with a game 6 guaranteed, might we see the ret...

On the latest edition of the show, Erik recaps a wild Sunday in Tampa as the two time Stanley Cup champs were staring at the possibility of being down 3 Games to none. Yet, they rallied from 2-0 down for three straight goals, the last of which came from Ondrej Palat in the final minute for a 3-2 win. Erik has more from on site in the Amalie Arena with the Bolts patience being tested. How did the d...

On this edition of the show, Erik gives his thoughts on the Rangers taking a 2-0 series lead on the Lightning by virtue of their 3-2 win on Friday night. How did New York solve the Bolts and goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy for a second straight game? How have the Rangers put their best scorers in position to succeed for their two wins? And, what will Tampa Bay have to do to score a win in game three at...

On the latest episode. Erik has Game 1 recap from Madison Square Garden as the Rangers thumped the Bolts 6-2.How much was on the goaltending? Erik gives his insight from NY on the rest vs rust" argument? And, why Tampa Bay looked tired and what has to happen looking ahead to Game 2 of the series? Hear it all on the "Lightning Insider Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Sp...

The Lightning now know their opponent for the Eastern Conference Finals in their bid to "3 peat" and it's the New York Rangers. They won dramatically in game 7 at Carolina on Monday night and will now host the Botts for the first two games of the best of 7 at Madison Square Garden. Erik is back, now knowing the matchup, to preview it all, including the "Rust vs. Rest" argument for the Lightning be...