Sam Hitchcock: Lightning Midseason Awards

Jonathan Quick's Conn Smythe trophy and 2 Stanley Cups give you the middle finger.

I expected a solid season if the Bolts stayed healthy, but this reign of terror has exceeded all of my expectations.

The Lightning are a goddamned juggernaut of red lights, goal sirens, and flying hats.

Of course, as fans, it's fun to enjoy this while it lasts, but all of this means exactly Richard-zero when the playoffs start (other than seeding).

I'd trade ten President's Trophies for one Stanley Cup.

Nevertheless, it's fun watching this atomic offense lay waste.

Jonathan Quick's Conn Smythe trophy and 2 Stanley Cups give you the middle finger.
- tkecanuck341

Yeah, Quick is not below average for sure. He has the hardware to prove it. Although, he did look a little lost at times out there last night, but this season has been a weird one for the Kings, so I don't hang it all on him.

nice blog !

Girardi is still garbage, lol. Sorry, he is so bloody slow and caught of position so bloody often.

Cernak has been a real pleasant surprise. Ditto Joseph.

Cirelli seems to be turning into a real nice two-way centerman. Love what we're seeing from that kid.

Killorn is Killorn'ing. I know he has his detractors, and I am an unabashed Killorn booster... but he has really impressed me with his play this year.

Bolts are just flat out Sick, Have to make that next step this year.