Lightning Insider Hockey Podcast

On another off-season edition of the show, Erik is back recapping the final summer project for Tampa Bay. Plus, he's looking ahead to the September prospect camp and discussing the offer sheet to a prominent Montreal forward and the motivation behind d it? Hear it all on the latest "Lightning Insider Podcast" and make sure to subscribe/follow us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!! Advertisi...

On the latest edition of the show, the Lightning's offseason moves are a hot topic, as Erik recaps the team's departures. Plus, who was brought in to fill those roles and why? This includes a Montreal Canadien that Bolts fans just got done "hating for the Stanley Cup Final."What about all the RFAs signed to new deals and the interesting elements to them? And, just where do things stand with Ross C...

On the latest edition of the show, the Lightning's offseason moves are a hot topic, as Erik recaps the team's departures. Plus, who was brought in to fill those roles and why? This includes a Montreal Canadien that Bolts fans just done "hating for the Stanley Cup Final."What about all the RFAs signed to new deals and the interesting elements to them? And, just where do things stand with Ross Colto...

On this edition of the show the Lightning are basking in back to back Stanley Cups! They have had their second boat parade through downtown Tampa in 10 months and now, must start looking ahead to the offseason. Erik is back with key dates, plus setting up the expansion draft later this week. This will include, how Seattle has to draft a roster and breaking down the Lightning protection list? What'...

On Wednesday night, the Tampa Bay Lightning accomplished what only one other team has this century, as they went back to back as Stanley Cup Champions with a thrilling 1-0 win in Game 5 over Montreal. The championship edition with Erik touches on understanding what we witnessed on Wednesday,? The worthy Conn Smythe Playoff MVP winner in the net for the Bolts. And, why the small details that perfec...

On the latest edition of the show, The Habs dramatic OT win Game 4 recap is an appreciated for two unheralded performances. Erik has some irrational rationale and the one element that the Lightning did not do as well in Game 4 as they did in previous games. Plus a look ahead to what Tropical Storm Elsa means to Stanley Cup Game 5 back in downtown Tampa and the opportunity the Lightning have in fro...

On this edition of the show, the Bolts won convincing in Montreal Friday night 6-3 and now are a game from sweeping the series at 3-0. With the Lightning moving to the cusp of another Cup, Erik looks at what Tampa Bay did to gain the early advantage in Game 3?Why their defense and their forwards are in synch? What's the historical meaning of what’s ahead, if Tampa Bay can clinch back to back Stanl...

On the latest edition of the podcast, Erik breaks down the Lightning's 3-1 win in game two of the Stanley Cup Final. This game had drama and an incredible goal by Blake Coleman of the Bolts with under :01 remaining in the second period. Erik goes over the comparison to the 1980 USA Olympic Hockey team and a big moment similar that they had. What changed after the second period in Wednesday night's...

On this episode of the show, Erik recaps the Lightning's Game 1 impressive 5-1 victory to open the Stanley Cup Final, He goes over the area Tampa Bay excelled, the message the Lightning sent to the Canadiens at the end of the game and why it’s too soon to jump to conclusions. The defending champs are up one game to none and you need to follow/review "the Lightning Insider" podcast on Apple Podcast...

It's the "Stanley Cup Final" preview edition of the podcast, as the Tampa Bay Lightning face the Montreal Canadiens starting Monday night. Erik is joined by co-host Greg Linnelli on the chance the Lightning have to stamp their legacy with back to back Cup wins. The guys are comparing the Canadiens to a previous Lightning playoff opponent. And, how the COVID protocols involving the Canadiens have a...

On the latest edition, Erik recaps the Bolts thrilling 1-0 Game 7 victory against the New York Islanders. How special Yanni Gourde's short handed goal proved to be? What about the stellar defensive effort in front of goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy? And, he has more on the Lightning's culture that has brought this team together. Plus, a quick look ahead to the start of the Stanley Cup Final staring Mond...

On this edition of the show, Erik is back recapping the Isles dramatic OT win in Game 6 to keep the series alive at 3-3. He has more on the loss of Bolts Forward Nikita Kucherov in the first minute of the game and the culture of glorifying cheap hits. Plus, how his absence didn’t lose the game and why "Safe is Death" held true Wednesday night in Long Island. And, we look ahead to Game 7 back in Ta...

On the latest episode, Erik recaps the explosive outburst from the Tampa Bay lineup in Game 5 that resulted in a staggering 8 goals! What was the major change that made the difference for Tampa Bay as they are now up 3 games to 2?  Whether the Islanders Matt Barzal's cross check is worthy of a suspension for Wednesday night? Plus, for the Lightning why things need to remain compartmentalized to fi...

On the latest edition of the show, host Erik Erlendsson is back after being in the Nassau County Coliseum on Long Island Saturday night, as the New York Islanders evened up with the best of 7 series with Lightning with a 3-2 win in game four. Erik goes over what went wrong as the Bolts fell behind 3-0 in the second period. How did they then furiously rally in the third and nearly tie the game with...

On this edition of the show, Erik looks back at Game 3 in New York as the Bolts win again on the road.. He's touching on what the atmosphere was like inside Nassau Coliseum? And, why it compares to something out of European football? How Tampa Bay was able to block it all out and the incredible goal scoring streak Brayden Point is on.  Plus we look ahead to Saturday’s Game 4. Hear it all on the la...

On the latest edition of the show, Erik looks back at what area of improvement the Lightning made for Game 2, as they have now evened their best of 7 game series at 1-1 with the Islanders. He discusses the two controversies with the officiating that ended up canceling each other out .  And, now that the Isles get to go home, what to expect for Game 3 in New York? Hear it all on the latest "Lightni...

On the latest podcast and off the Islanders 2-1 win in the opener, host Erik Erlendsson' has his Game 1 recap, which centers on why the "writer's curse" is real. Plus, he's trying to explain the inexplainable lack of home ice advantage for the Lightning early in these playoff series time after time. And, what to look for in Game 2 already coming on Tuesday night? Hear it all on "The Lightning Insi...

It's a Round 3 series preview as Erik is again joined by Greg Linnelli to look at the coming series between the Tampa Bay Lightning the New York Islanders.  Will the Islanders actually have to be the New York Saints to win the series? Will Tampa Bay see multiple opposing goaltenders in a series for the third straight time?  And will this series be a "game of chicken" on ice? Plus, more on our spec...

On the latest episode, Erik recaps the series clinching victory Tuesday night against the Carolina Hurricanes in Raleigh. What was the adjustment Tampa Bay made, especially defensively? How impressive was the record setting performance by goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy? Plus, get the details on how to win a free t-shirt from our sponsor Smack Apparel and Erik is taking listener questions. Hear it all o...

On a Saturday night edition of the podcast, Erik is joined by Greg Linnelli to try to make sense of all that took place in Game 4 between Tampa Bay and Carolina. This, as the Lightning seized a 3-1 series lead with one of the wildest periods in franchise history.  From the bizarre start to the game, the championship response in that second period, a champions defensive effort, how Nikita Kucherov...

In the latest episode Erik looks back at the disappointment from the Game 3, as the Hurricanes hand Tampa Bay a 3-2 overtime loss to get back in the best of seven series at 2 games to 1. What were the few mistakes that proved costly, including the Lightning star who's foolish penalty in OT led to the power play winning goal. Erik continues the age old overtime power play debate and whether anythin...

On this episode of the show, we're looking back at Game 2 and the Bolts latest road win in Raleigh. And, Erik talks about why the focus should not be on the shot quantity but the shot quality,. What does being up 2-0 in the best of 7 series mean heading back home to Tampa Bay? And might the Lightning have forced another team to make a goalie change?  Plus answering listener questions and details o...

On a Memorial Day Monday episode, host Erik Erlendsson is recapping Tampa Bay's Game 1 victory 2-1 in Raleigh over the Hurricanes by withstanding the Hurricane surge. What were the key plays that led to the winning goal? And, he has more on the gutty performance of the defense, while missing blue line help that gave them the 1-0 series lead? And, he's answering listeners questions, as well. Hear i...

On the latest edition of the podcast, Erik and Greg Linnelli look ahead to the best of seven game series between Tampa Bay and Carolina in Round 2. From the strengths of each team to what the Lightning must do to find success? And, find out who the guys think the X-factor will be for Tampa Bay.  Plus, we answer listener questions on the Bolts trying to repeat as Stanley Cup champs. It's all part o...

The defending Stanley Cup champion Lightning have advanced to the second round of the 2021 playoffs by virtue of their 4-0 clinching win in game 6 Thursday night. And, Lightning Insider is here Erik Erlendsson to recap the "Sunshine State Showdown," coming to an end.  The Bolts jumped out to an immediate lead in the first and showed their mettle behind goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy, who stopped every...