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Sam Hitchcock's Archive

Three Personal Goals for the Grinders

July 1, 2020 - 7:43 AM ET

When the Lightning traded two first-round picks for two forwards (Blake Coleman and Barclay Goodrow) at the trade deadline, Tampa Bay bolstered their speed and skill in its top-nine forward group. Coleman played on the second line with Alex Killorn and Anthony Cirelli for most of his time with the B...

Stamkos's Linemates Should Feed Him in the Crease

July 8, 2020 - 12:01 PM ET

For the duration of three full Presidential terms Steven Stamkos has been smacking one-timers past helpless goaltenders. The casual elegance of a man punishing a puck with one swift demonstration of power and grace has become routine for the Tampa Bay loyal. It looks easy because he does it so often...

Verhaeghe's Role if Stamkos is Sidelined

July 16, 2020 - 12:24 PM ET

On July 11th, news broke that Steven Stamkos had suffered a lower-body injury. Bryan Burns from NHL.com reported Monday that Stamkos should miss a practice or two, but the injury shouldn’t hamper him. However, one need not squint to see the ramifications of a hobbled Stamkos. Stamkos had surgery a...