Lightning Insider Hockey Podcast

On the latest edition of the show. Erik is catching up with Brian Engblom, analyst for Bally Sports' Lightning coverage and getting his thoughts on the time off for the team waiting for the next series. Plus, what has it been like watching the Lightning win 10 consecutive playoff series ?! And, we are looking at the two potential opponents in the Eastern Conference Finals coming up next week, Bria...

On the latest edition of the show, Erik has the recap of Lightning completing the sweep of the Florida Panthers Monday night in Tampa. The real story of Monday and the series came down to three keys: Andrei Vasilevskiy, Andrei Vasilevskiy and Andrei Vasilevskiy, Oh, and the Bolts overcoming those two reviewed and eventually, overturned goals to still win. Just how did the Bolts hold the highest sc...

On the latest edition of the show, Erik is back with his thoughts and recap of the Lightning's impressive 5-1 win over Florida on Sunday afternoon to take a commanding 3-0 lead in the best of 7 game series. Just how did the Bolts continue their mastery of the team with the best record in the league this year for a third straight game? Erik also sounds a warning that even though game 4 is immediate...

On the heels of a Ross Colton dramatic winning goal with under 3 seconds to play in Game 2, Erik is back to give his thoughts from inside the arena in Sunrise, FL on Thursday night. Just how did the Bolts pull off the winning play, when it looked like the game was headed to sudden death OT? How much credit to give all star Nikita Kucherov for his amazing back-pass from behind the net? What was it...

On the latest edition of the show, Erik analyzes how Tampa Bay used a team effort to dominate game one without one of their top stars, What about Nikita Kucherov's experience that he provides a moment? How the Panthers are approaching the playoffs and what adjustments they might make starting Thursday in the series? Plus, what are the injury updates looking ahead to Game 2?Hear it all on "The Ligh...

On the latest edition of the show, it's a Round 2 preview, of Bolts vs. Panthers, and Erik is looking at the "Sunshine State Showdown." Why the Panthers are a much different team than Tampa Bay faced last year when the Lightning eliminated them? We are looking at the latest on Brayden Point and what his potential absence means, and what's up with the back-to-backs on the NHL playoff schedule for t...

On the latest show, it's Erik's Game 7 look back at the Lightning winning dramatically 2-1 in Toronto to advance. What's latest with the Brayden Point injury, the team getting locked in, the one player to stepped up huge and how Andrei Vasilevskiy shut it down in the biggest game, yet again. Plus, he takes a quick look ahead to the next round against the Florida Panthers. Hear it all on the latest...

On the latest show, Erik is looking back at Game 6 and the dramatic OT win that kept the Bolts season alive for at least another night. What about "The Brayden Point moment?" What Game 7 means for both franchises and how Jon Cooper does not downplay or shy away from the history and legacy the Lightning are chasing? Plus, he takes a look ahead to the other Game 7s around the league, too. It's all p...

On the latest show, Erik is looking back at Game 5 in Toronto, and the simple and avoidable mistakes the Lightning failed to avoid. Then, some discussion on the overwhelmingly large amount of penalties being called in this series. And, what are Pat Maroon's thoughts on it? Plus, what the Lightning are up against in an elimination game Thursday night and Jon Cooper's thoughts on it? Hear it all on...

On the latest edition of the show. Toronto came into Tampa and stunned the Lightning 5-2 Friday night for 2-1 lead in the series. Erik relays how we got to the result in Game 3? What areas invoke some concern for the home team. Plus, why Jon Cooper and the team have a self belief even being in a situation they have not experienced in three years. And, what the Bolts need to do from the start with...

On the latest edition of the show, the Lightning rebounded for a 5-3 win in game 2 at Toronto. Erik is looking back at what went right that can benefit Tampa Bay. Hear from coach Jon Cooper and forward Alex Killorn on not getting swept up in the up and down of emotions in the playoffs, Also, how does the current Lightning mentality compare with the 2004 Stanley Cup team and we look ahead to Game 3...

On the latest edition of the show. We take a look back at game one, and Toronto's impressive 5-0 win. Where did it go so wrong for the Lightning in the opener of the best of seven. Then, Erik will look ahead to game 2 and where the Lightning need to improve? Plus, can we let that scar from 2019 sweep by Columbus alone, please?!Hear it all on the latest "Lightning Insider Podcast" and make sure to...

On the latest edition of the show, host Erik Erlendsson is looking at the first round series between the Lightning and the Leafs. The two time defending champs go for a "3 peat" but it starts with a hungry Toronto club. Plus, Erik is predicting the other seven series getting underway and he's answering listener questions too! It's all part of the "Lightning Insider.com Podcast" and make sure to fo...

On the latest edition of the show, Hear Erik discussing a recent setback in his world. Plus, what's up with the recent play of the team and are the losing streaks a cause for concern? And, we're emptying the mail bag as the Bolts head down the home stretch of the regular season and look to defend the Stanley Cup, again. Hear it all as part of the "Lightning Insider.com Podcast" and make sure to fo...

On the latest edition of the show. Erik is recapping the two big moves made by the Lightning head of the trade deadline, what it means now and over the next handful of seasons? Plus, what does having to say goodbye to three young versatile players to make those deals happen ultimately cost Tampa Bay? We also take a look at what the other teams in the East, especially the Atlantic Division, did to...

On the latest edition of the show, Erik is talking All Star game weekend in Vegas. And, he takes a look at the "Funky February" schedule and discusses a new playoff format that the league should take a hard look at and consider. Plus, we're answering questions from the audience, as well! It's all part of the "Lightning Insider Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify,...

On the latest edition of the show, Erik takes a look at the California road trip that saw the Lightning score impressive wins against the Kings and the Sharks. All of this, while playing short two defensemen. Plus, more COVID 19 issues and what it means going forward. And, a look at some midseason numbers that show why the Bolts are doing so well.. Finally, we also take listener questions as well!...

On the latest edition of the show, Erik is touching on All Star selections and why they are made as it relates to "snubs?" He also takes a look at expectations as the trade deadline approaches and the realistic possibility of Tampa Bay hosting an outdoor game . . . soon. Nikita Kucherov is back and including a hat trick Plus what are other Tampa Bay connections to the USA Olympic hockey team roste...

On the latest edition of the show, Erik recaps the odd week coming out of the Christmas break. What's the imminent roster issue coming up and why did the Stadium Series outdoor disappear from the schedule? Plu,s what the revamped February schedule will mean for Tampa Bay, as well? And we have your listener questions answered! Hear it all on the "Lightning Insider Podcast" and make sure to follow/s...

It's a Christmas Edition of the show and Erik is assessing where the Lightning sit at the Christmas break? Where the league is at with the COVID disruption and the loss of the Olympics for the NHL players, and who loses the most? Plus, we're answering listener questions as we head to the weekend. Ho! Ho! Ho! and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!! Advertising I...

On the latest edition of the show, Erik addressing the Lightning at this point of the season coming off a 4-1 road trip despite all the injuries. He looks back at Ben Bishop's legacy with the LightningPlus, the waning optimism for NHL player participation at the Olympics in Beijing in FebruaryAnd Erik taking fan question, too. Hear it all on the latest "Lightning Insider Podcast" and make sure to...

On the latest edition of the show, Erik returns with some thoughts on the Lightning's recent run of success, and he takes a look at some of the numbers behind it, Plus, Erik opens up the mailbag and answers your questions on "Stammergedon," the captain's chances for Team Canada, whether Cal Foote is on the verge of "Koekkoeking" and what is the meaning of life? Hear it all as part of the "Lightnin...

On the latest show, Erik has an appreciation for Lightning goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy, What he means to the team this season as they go through the identity process? And where the team sits after the opening month of the season? Get his insight and analysis on the two-time defending Stanley Cup champion Tampa Bay Lightning on the "Lightning Insider.com Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on...

On this edition of the show, the Lightning are underway, including a couple of dramatic, OT wins in Detroit and Washington already. But, the loss of Forward Nikita Kucherov is significant and it won't be short term. What this means to Tampa Bay moving forward, plus what we've learned from the team through the opening week of the season? Get it all from the premier insider for the Bolts, Erik Erlen...

It's about time for the start of the '21-'22 season in the NHL and that means that the 2 time defending Stanley Cup Champion Tampa Bay Lightning are back this week. And, so is host Erik Erlendsson. Erik is catching you up on preseason games and players, previewing the start of things this week with the Penguins, taking a look at who deserves a contract extension, finding a new identity for this ye...