Into The Blue

Tampa Bay Lightning reporters Gabby Shirley and Ben Pierce wrap up the season as they discuss the emotional highs and lows, the impact of injuries, and personal growth throughout the season. They highlight key moments, including Oliver Bjorkstrand's serious injury, and share their experiences and memories from the season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tampa Bay Lightning reporters Gabby Shirley and Ben Pierce breakdown the team's 6-2 loss to the Panthers in game 1 of their playoff series, a look ahead to Game 2 and the physicality of the playoffs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tampa Bay Lightning reporters Gabby Shirley and Ben Pierce discuss the team's playoff preparations which begin this weekend, the matchup vs. the Florida Panthers and recent injury concerns that's hit the team this week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tampa Bay Lightning reporters Gabby Shirley and Ben Pierce discuss the team clinching a playoff berth for the 8th straight season, the power play's performance, and award predictions. They reflect on the significance of individual milestones, player development in Syracuse, helmet rules in the NHL, and a special blazer made for Neurodiversity Night.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tampa Bay Lightning reporters Gabby Shirley and Ben Pierce discuss the team's push towards the playoffs, watching the standings, the Bolts welcoming babies, Nikita Kucherov's season, Isaac Howard's status and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tampa Bay Lightning reporters Gabby Shirley and Ben Pierce discuss the team's play of late, discuss Anthony Cirelli's 500th game, Ryan McDonagh to hit 1,000 games tonight, Mikhail Sergachev's return to Amalie Arena and moreSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tampa Bay Lightning reporters Gabby Shirley and Ben Pierce discuss the Lightning's 3-game road trip to Dallas, Utah and Vegas, the recent lineups of 11 forwards and 7 defensemen, Darren Raddysh's grandmother coming to her first NHL game, prospect Isaac Howard's play at Michigan State and a heartwarming story of what the Lightning did for a kid ready to undergo surgery.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tampa Bay Lightning reporters Gabby Shirley and Ben Pierce discuss the team's recent performance, the impact of the trade deadline, injury updates, and the playoff race in the Atlantic Division.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tampa Bay Lightning reporters Gabby Shirley and Ben Pierce discuss the trade which brings Yanni Gourde and Oliver Bjorkstrand from Seattle to Tampa Bay for Mikey Eyssimont, 2 first-round draft picks and more. Plus the Lightning have been hot and Andrei Vasilevskiy has been outstanding.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Pierce is back and joins Gabby Shirley on this week's Into The Blue Podcast after he had his gall bladder removed. They talk about the Bolts 6-game win streak, Andrei Vasilevskiy's play, the NHL trade deadline, jersey numbers and Gabby's debut as the pregame host on Lightning Live on Fan Duel Sports Network.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lightning reporter Gabby Shirley is joined by former co-host Chris Krenn who is filling in for Ben Pierce on Into The Blue. They discuss what they did during the 4 Nations break including Chris attending the USA-Canada game, emotional moments for Emil Lilleberg and Dylan Duke and insights from the Bolts equipment managers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tampa Bay Lightning reporters Gabby Shirley and Ben Pierce discuss the upcoming 3 games vs. Atlantic Division opponents, the 4 Nations Face-Off that begins next week, Conor Geekie being assigned to Syracuse and the signing of goalie Brandon Halverson.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tampa Bay Lightning reporters Gabby Shirley and Ben Pierce discuss the current home stand after a long string of road games, Nikita Kucherov's ice time, prospects of Isaac Howard and Connor Kurth who are nominated for the Hobie Baker Award, trade deadline needs, the importance of mental health awareness, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tampa Bay Lightning reporters Gabby Shirley and Ben Pierce discuss the teams’ recent performance including their struggles on the road, the new look power play, recent line changes and the impact of Max Crozier’s return. They also talk about player insights, face-off strategies, and the upcoming Four Nations hockey tournament.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tampa Bay Lightning Reporters Gabby Shirley and Ben Pierce discuss the excitement behind the NHL debut of Jack Finley, Gage Goncalves being assigned to Syracuse, the Lightning's play within their division, how the defense is faring this season, how callups work and the exciting plus/minus segment.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tampa Bay Lightning reporters Gabby Shirley and Ben Pierce discuss the Tampa Bay Lightning's recent losing streak, the big win over Carolina in the final minute, Darren Raddysh's crazy milestone, the impressive penalty kill and the NHL Stadium Series is coming to Tampa next season!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tampa Bay Lightning Reporters Gabby Shirley and Ben Pierce reflect on the Lightning's season as the New Year begins, they discuss Victor Hedman's milestone achievement, the team's recent performance and the importance of special teams. They also touch on defensive struggles, injury updates, and the team's challenging January.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tampa Bay Lightning reporters Gabby Shirley and Ben Pierce discuss the Tampa Bay Lightning's recent performance, celebrating key milestones including Head Athletic Trainer Tom Mulligan's 2000th game and Victor Hedman's approach to becoming the all-time franchise leader in games played. They also highlight the NHL debuts of Steven Santini and Declan Carlile, share personal stories about their love for hockey, and answer your questions while wishing everyone a happy holiday season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tampa Bay Lightning reporters Gabby Shirley and Ben Pierce breakdown the Lightning's wins over San Jose and Vancouver and the loss in Edmonton, hey discuss players returning to their hometowns, the challenges of injuries, and the dynamics of team performance. They discuss the dynamics of player call-ups in the NHL, highlighting the emotional significance for players. They share memorable plays from recent games, including a standout moment from Nikita Kucherov.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tampa Bay Lightning reporters Gabby Shirley and Ben Pierce discuss the recent performance of the team, injury updates and a review of the team's community holiday shopping event on Tuesday. They reflect on their Christmas plans, why we made some changes to the podcast this season and a light-hearted plus/minus segment.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tampa Bay Lightning reporters Gabby Shirley and Ben Pierce celebrate Thanksgiving while discussing the Tampa Bay Lightning's recent performances, including Brandon Hagel's historic game against the Colorado Avalanche, Hockey Fights Cancer night, and highlight John Cooper's milestone of coaching his 900th NHL game. They also discuss Ryan McDonough's impact on the team, the Lightning's win song, and their Thanksgiving traditions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tampa Bay Lightning reporters Gabby Shirley and Ben Pierce take you behind the scenes of Andrei Vasilevskiy getting his 300th win and the ceremony that followed. They let you know who is on the Bolts sibling trip and some of the great stories behind it, the return of Brayden Point to the lineup after missing 4 games, the evolution of social media and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tampa Bay Lightning team reporters Gabby Shirley and Ben Pierce discuss the Bolts recent play, team morale during a losing streak, injury updates, and the highlights of Coop's Catch. They also preview upcoming games against the Winnipeg Jets and New Jersey Devils, emphasizing the need for the team to simplify their game and minimize mistakes. They conclude with Ben's journey as a fan and his favorite NHL team, the intricacies of player interviews, they share humorous and memorable fan interactions with players and Ben's encounter with Wayne Gretzky.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gabby Shirley and Ben Pierce discuss the recent struggles of the Tampa Bay Lightning on their four-game road trip, they highlight key moments, mistakes, and the impact of Brayden Point's injury. They look back on some recent player milestones, fan engagement and the upcoming break in the team's schedule.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gabby Shirley and new co-host, Ben Pierce, discuss the excitement of the new season, Ben's journey to becoming the Tampa Bay Lightning's beat writer, and the emotional return of Steven Stamkos. They analyze the start of Lightning's road trip with a victory in Colorado, touching on key player and team dynamics. The episode also features fan questions about Conor Geekie and the team's penalty kill. They wrap it up with the plus/minus segment that reflects on the highs and lows of the week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tampa Bay Lightning reporters Gabby Shirley and Chris Krenn break down the Lightning's loss to the Florida Panthers in the 1st round of the playoffs. What is goalie interference, will Steven Stamkos return and what next for the team.

Tampa Bay Lightning Reporters Gabby Shirley and Chris Krenn break down the Tampa Bay Lightning's Game 1 loss to the Florida Panthers, some injury updates, what the Bolts needs to do better in Game 2, Andrei Vasilevskiy has family visiting from Russia and more.

Tampa Bay Lightning reporters Gabby Shirley and Chris Krenn discuss the end of the regular season, the upcoming playoffs, individual milestones within reach for some players, the importance of team defense, and the potential playoff matchups. They also discuss the impact of new players on the team, the dynamics on the team plane, and the key factors for success in the playoffs.

Tampa Bay Lightning reporters Gabby Shirley and Chris Krenn discuss the Lightning clinching a postseason berth for the 7th straight season, their playoff x-factors, injury updates including Mikhail Sergachev's return to practice, meeting a loyal listener and Chris' car accident on the way to last week's road trip.

Tampa Bay Lightning Reporters Gabby Shirley and Chris Krenn recap the Lightning 9-game point streak, highlights the defensive efforts, the importance of their forecheck and forcing turnovers, the playoff picture and potential 1st round matchups. Plus what are the chances Nikita Kucherov wins the Art Ross and Hart Trophies, why Lightning fans should watch the Frozen Four and meeting Anthony Duclair and Matt Dumba's mothers!

Gabby Shirley and Chris Krenn recap the Lightning's successful west coast road trip and discuss the team's strong performance. They provide updates on the injuries to Brayden Point, Victor Hedman, and Haydn Fleury, discuss the impact of Anthony Duclair and Matt Dumba on the team, and give an update on Mikhail Sergachev's progress in rehab. They share their positive experiences in Vegas and express their disappointment with an AI robot's lack of knowledge about the Into the Blue podcast.

Gabby Shirley and Chris Krenn discuss the Tampa Bay Lightning's impressive wins over the New York Rangers and Florida Panthers as they showed resilience and the ability to come back from a two-goal deficit. Brayden Point and Anthony Duclair stood out and Andrei Vasilevskiy's performance in goal was exceptional. They preview the upcoming road trip to the West Coast and they discuss when Tanner Jeannot will return to the lineup and they give you their plus/minus for the week.

Tampa Bay Lightning reporters Gabby Shirley and Chris Krenn discuss the Bolts' trades for Anthony Duclair and Matt Dumba, the Lightning's recent play, Darren Raddysh's 5-assist game, the impact of the trade deadline on the players and the overall vibe in the locker room. They also provide insights into the music played in the locker room, a preview of the upcoming schedule and expectations for the team, attending the Strawberry Festival and Cody Johnson concert, daylight savings time, dealing with overly chatty people and more.

Gabby Shirley and Chris Krenn discuss the sixth annual Coop's Catch for Kids fundraiser, which raises funds for pediatric cancer research. They share stories of courage and resilience from children who have battled cancer. They also review the recent Lightning games, discuss the upcoming trade deadline and answer your questions on the Eastern Conference and the playoffs. Finally, they highlight Leo Raszka's visit to a Lightning practice as part of Make-a-Wish and share their plus/minus for the week that includes Mike Evans, tolls and parking spots.

Gabby Shirley and Chris Krenn discuss the Tampa Bay Lightning's weekend sweep vs. the Islanders and Devils, Nikita Kucherov becoming the first player to score 100 points this season, the team's mindset and commitment, they answer a questions about adding a player to the roster and team flights, plus their weekly plus/minus segment.

Tampa Bay Lightning reporters Gabby Shirley and Chris Krenn discuss the Bolts recent games, the new 3rd jersey, Nikita Kucherov's chances for MVP, tips for attending Amalie Arena, where Chris finds all his statistics and their plus/minus for the week.

Tampa Bay Lightning reporters Gabby Shirley and Chris Krenn discuss the Bolts struggles out of the All-Star Break, the impact of Mikhail Sergachev's injury, when will Tanner Jeannot return, Brandon Hagel's play in 2024 and more.

Tampa Bay Lightning reporters Gabby Shirley and Chris Krenn catch up after the team's bye week and All-Star Break as the Bolts got good news in practice as all of the injured players are skating and should return to the lineup soon. Plus they discuss what they did over the break, what Tanner Jeannot's return means and the evaluation of Emil Lilleberg's performance.

Gabby Shirley and Chris Krenn discuss Gasparilla, they review recent Lightning games, preview their All-Star Break plans, which players to watch in the future, player's nicknames and why the Bald Eagle won't fly, their love of dogs, their hate of swimsuit fashion and more.

Gabby Shirley and Chris Krenn discuss the Lightning's recent road games in Buffalo and Detroit, new faces in the lineup, GM Julien BriseBois' fireside chat, and their pluses and minuses of the week including having to watch the Buccaneers playoff game with Lions fans in Detroit.

Gabby Shirley and Chris Krenn discuss the Lightning's three straight home wins, the impact of Gage Goncalves' NHL debut, the play of Brandon Hagel and Nick Perbix, the future of the Lightning at the trade deadline and reflect on a Bolts Beginnings event Gabby hosted, family moments with players, recognition for the Lightning video team, and Gabby doesn't like when Chris is mad at her.

Gabby Shirley and Chris Krenn on the Tampa Bay Lightning's latest games and their health. They also talk about the debut of new players and the challenges of playing with a rotating defensemen. Gabby shares some funny moments from her interviews, and they answer your questions. They share meeting Declan Carlile's parents and girlfriend, Emil Lilleberg's eventful week and more.

Gabby Shirley and Chris Krenn recap the holiday season and the Lightning's first 2 games out of the break, a preview of the road trip this week to Winnipeg, Minnesota and Boston. They answer your questions about the defensive miscues and Jon Cooper's demeanor. In the plus/minus segment they like Christmas and Isaac Howard playing in the World Juniors and their minuses are for bad ringtones and revving car engines.

Chris Krenn and Gabby Shirley discuss the Tampa Bay Lightning's back-to-back home wins over St. Louis and Vegas, Brandon Hagel's fight to spark the team, Nick Paul's performance on the top line, Mikhail Sergachev's injury and the team's defensive changes showing improvement. They also discuss family and siblings at Christmas, the stress of gift-giving, their dislike for woo crowds at sporting events, the recent USF football win, and their New Year's resolutions.

Gabby Shirley and Chris Krenn discuss the Christmas spirit and their plans for the holiday, they look back at the Lightning's five-game road trip and their struggles in the second period. They answer your questions about the team's mindset and working with their childhood team, Plus, they share their pluses and minuses including Baker Mayfield's performance, a staff trip to Banff, people not leashing their dogs and the unnecessary refrigeration of syrup.

Gabby Shirley and Chris Krenn have hit double digits with Episode 10 as they discuss the Lightning play over the last week, Victor Hedman's 1,000th game, the release of Brandon Hagel's Bolts Beginnings, your questions on the Blue Line, their plus/minus for the week and more.

On this episode of Into The Blue, Gabby Shirley and Chris Krenn discuss Victor Hedman's 1,000th game, the Lightning's losing streak, the new logo for the show and a spam related plus/minus segment.

On this week's Into The Blue, Gabby Shirley and Chris Krenn take you behind the scenes of the team's Dad Trip in Denver, what a game for the Bolts in Carolina as Andrei Vasilevskiy returned after missing 20 games and a festive plus/minus segment.

On this week's Into The Blue podcast, Gabby Shirley and Chris Krenn discuss their Thanksgiving traditions and favorite dishes, look back at the Lightning's wins over Chicago and Edmonton, answer your Blue Line questions and give their plus/minus for the week.

On this week's Into the Blue Podcast, Gabby Shirley and Chris Krenn look back at the Lightning's disappointing homestand, Andrei Vasilevskiy's return to practice, what they need to do on this road trip to win, their plus/minus, your fan questions and more.

On this week's Into The Blue, Gabby Shirley and Chris Krenn recap the last week in Lightning hockey including some roster moves, injury updates and Nikita Kucherov's leadership on the team. Plus they dish on their plus/minus for the week and we have a winner in our first Question Corner.