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Not even a bad break can slow down the Lightning

March 6, 2019 general

Wednesday, 4 a.m. Sometimes, even the worst breaks of all can only help to define the best team of all. Consider, if you will, Winnipeg’s second goal of the night Tuesday night. It was found money. It was an answered prayer. It was luck surrounded by fortune and wrapped in a blessing. It was the […]

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Who is most like Tampa Bay? It’s Kucherov

March 5, 2019 general

Tuesday, 4 a.m. As a town, Tampa has these eyes that can see you. Also, they see a hockey rink pretty good. As a town, Tampa doesn’t have a lot to say. It speaks in factured cliches, embracing humility, praising its teammates. As a town, frankly, Tampa Bay looks a lot like Nikita Kucherov these […]

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Snell hopes last year was the start of something

March 4, 2019 general

Monday, 4 a.m. The first man on the moon got all the headlines. The second man? Well, he had it tougher. The first time Columbus sailed the ocean blue was a nice trip. The second voyage was rougher. The Godfather was a great movie. So was the Godfather II, but the first one is the […]

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Random thoughts: Where do the Phillies turn next?

March 3, 2019 general

Sunday, 4 a.m. The Philadelphia Phillies had just anointed their new king, Bryce Harper, when the rumors began that they will now chase Mike Trout when he becomes a free agent in 2021. Just asking: Is this the same sport that the Tampa Bay Rays are playing? — Fire Guy? After trading away all of […]

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Defensemen lead Bolts to their 50th win

March 3, 2019 general

Sunday, 4 a.m. At this stage of the journey, the Tampa Bay Lightning hardly needs more reminders of how good this regular-season is. On the other hand, did everyone see that signpost as it whizzed past? The Lightning, the best team is the appetizer part of the NHL’s season, added one more achievement Saturday night […]

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Ask Gary: Should Bucs shop around or resign their own?

March 2, 2019 general

Each week, the readers take over GarySheltonsports.com and play Ask Gary. They send in a question, or a couple, on Thursday night or Friday morning and we all talk about the world of sports. Think of it as a radio show where you don’t have to be on hold. Join us and ask a question, […]

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Bolts’ streaks stopped as the winning ends

March 1, 2019 general

Friday, 4 a.m. Finally, there is something to worry about. Finally, there is a threat to the splendid season of the Tampa Bay Lightning. The Boston Bruins, often a burr in the side of the Lightning, tried to put a doubt into the mind of the Lightning with a 4-1 victory. Content beyond this point […]

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Once again, Lightning survive an in-game collapse

February 28, 2019 general

Thursday, 4 a.m. Are the Tampa Bay Lightning getting bored by their own success? The Lightning, the runaway leader in the NHL standings, blew a two-goal lead for the second straight game before finding a way to win in a 4-3 victory over the New York Rangers. The bottom line remains consistent for the Bolts, […]

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‘Players for the ages’ usually happen early

February 27, 2019 general

Wednesday, 4 a.m. Do you ever wonder if they are ripe enough? You look down the bench at the Tampa Bay Lightning, and you wonder if their beards are thick enough, gray enough. You wonder if there is still too much kid in them. Oh, granted, Steven Stamkos has some miles on him. And Victor […]

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Bolts knocking on history’s door after shootout win

February 26, 2019 general

Tuesday, 4 a.m. Hello? History? Anybody home? The Tampa Bay Lightning are knocking at your door. The Lightning, winners yet again, have suddenly gone from a team having a very good regular season to one that is having one of the best seasons of all time. The Bolts beat the Los Angeles Kings Monday night, […]

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