Welcome to this edition of Lightning Strikes, a series featuring quotes and comments from players, coaches, management, journalists and fans alike concerning the Tampa Bay Lightning. This ongoing column aims to capture a slice of the existing outlook, attitudes, and culture surrounding the team. The biggest news of the week was the emotional return of
Conor Geekie
The Tampa Bay Lightning recently announced the Prospect Camp and 2024 NHL Rookie Showcase roster, held at Ford Ice Center Bellevue in Nashville, Tennessee, from Sept. 13 to 16. Lightning prospects will report to camp on Sept. 11 at the TGH Ice Plex for two days of practice before their three games begin on the
Canada wanted to redeem themselves after their loss to Sweden. They did that by locking up the second seed in Group A with a 6-3 win over Germany. Despite the final result, this game was in doubt until late in the third when Canada was able to score three unanswered to secure the victory. In
Throughout the past couple of drafts, Arizona Coyotes general manager Bill Armstrong has added plenty of talent across all positions. With Dylan Guenther and Logan Cooley looking like they’ll play in the NHL this season, the Coyotes are pivoting to a new group of prospects. It’s been easy for Armstrong to add skilled players due
The 2023-24 Arizona Coyotes are building a new era of hockey in the Valley of the Sun. They boast one of the most talented prospect pools in the league, highlighted by Dylan Guenther and Logan Cooley. In the second installment of our prospect spotlight series, where The Hockey Writers give you an in-depth analysis of
With one-half of the conference finals complete, the 2022-23 season draws closer to an end. While the Florida Panthers await their Stanley Cup Final opponent, we will take an in-depth dive into the Arizona Coyotes‘ offseason and make an all-too-early prediction on some roster spots ahead of the 2023-24 season. As the team, players, and
The Columbus Blue Jackets’ defense isn’t going to be fully healthy for the remainder of the 2022-23 season. Zach Werenski and Jake Bean are out with torn labrums and aren’t scheduled to return until training camp at the earliest. As a result, the remainder of the season will involve a rotation of players attempting to
There are a lot of good options for the Ottawa Senators at the 2022 NHL Draft. Juraj Slafkovsky brings physicality and goals, David Jiricek can be a top-pairing playmaking defender, Jonathan Lekkerimaki and Joakim Kemell are perfect complements to their young core, and Cutter Gauthier could be the next big power forward in the NHL.
Conor Geekie 2021-22 Team: Winnipeg IceDate of Birth: May 05, 2004Place of Birth: Strathclair, MB, CANHt: 6-foot-4 Wt: 205 poundsShoots: LeftPosition: CenterNHL Draft Eligibility: 2022 first-year eligible Rankings The younger brother of Seattle Kraken forward Morgan Geekie, Conor Geekie possesses one of the most unique skillsets in the 2022 NHL Draft. Few players combine his size