Into The Blue - Tampa Bay Lightning

4.8 (28)
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Join Tampa Bay Lightning insiders Gabby Shirley and Ben Pierce as they take you behind the scenes with exclusive access, a look ahead, and fun segments that bring the Bolts to life. New episodes are released every Monday and are presented by Penelope Bourbon.

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Lightning Find Their Identity, Lilleberg Update & Kucherov Closing In on History | Into The Blue - October 5, 2026

The Tampa Bay Lightning are 1-1 through two games, and on this week's Into The Blue, Gabby Shirley and Ben Pierce break down the dramatic difference between Game 1 in New York and the impressive home-opening victory over Washington. The duo discusses the team's renewed intensity, physical play, and commitment to winning battles, plus what Emil Lilleberg's injury means for the blue line as Max Crozier steps into the lineup. They also dive into the Lightning's much-improved power play, provide updates on Dominic James, answer fan questions, and take a look at several major milestones that could be approaching for Nikita Kucherov, Andrei Vasilevskiy, Victor Hedman, and others. Plus, listener questions, behind-the-scenes stories from Blue Carpet arrivals, and another entertaining edition of Plus/Minus. Topics: Intro & Lightning's bounce-back win over WashingtonWhat changed from Game 1 to Game 2? Intensity, physicality & winning battlesEmil Lilleberg's fight, injury update & timeline for returnMax Crozier enters the lineup and what he brings to the blue lineDominic James injury update and potential return dateBreaking down the Lightning power play and why John Cooper liked what he sawBlue Line Mailbag: Upcoming Lightning milestones and records to watchNikita Kucherov's pursuit of the franchise scoring recordDo Viel and Charle-Edouard D'Astous know each other from Rimouski?Plus/Minus: First win of the season, Blue Carpet memories, sleep schedules & parenting challengesClosing thoughts and wrap-up Listen now as Gabby and Ben take you behind the scenes of the Tampa Bay Lightning season on another episode of Into The Blue, presented by Penelope Bourbon. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 29

Opening Night Roster, Kucherov Contract & Summer Stories from the Lightning | Into The Blue - September 29, 2026

Season 4 of Into the Blue is officially underway! Hosts Gabby Shirley and Ben Pierce return to kick off another Tampa Bay Lightning season, catch up after the summer, and dive into the biggest storylines surrounding the team ahead of Opening Night. They discuss the roster decisions coming out of training camp, the crowded blue line battle, Nikita Kucherov's contract situation, and what stood out most from a highly competitive camp. Plus, the fan-favorite Plus/Minus segment returns with plenty of offseason stories, including weddings, engagements, new homes, a missing dog adventure, and more. ⏱️ Timestamps0:00 – Welcome back to Season 4 of Into the Blue2:15 – Meet the hosts: Gabby & Ben catch up after the offseason4:20 – What's new this season? Listener feedback & behind-the-scenes plans7:05 – Benjamin Rautiainen loaned back to Finland and roster implications8:40 – Breaking down the Lightning's Opening Night roster11:40 – Victor Hedman's return and expectations for the season14:15 – The battle on the blue line: Why eight NHL defensemen creates tough decisions21:45 – The latest on Nikita Kucherov's contract situation25:00 – Plus/Minus returns26:00 – Eric Cernak's Lake Como wedding & Conor Geekie's engagement30:00 – Ben's summer plus: Buying a new home in Tampa33:00 – Gabby's summer plus: Celebrating her grandmother's 90th birthday35:00 – Ben's summer minus: The dreaded dentist appointment36:30 – Gabby's unbelievable missing dog story42:30 – Final thoughts and looking ahead to the new season 🎧 Subscribe, follow, and send in your questions for future episodes as Into the Blue brings you even more behind-the-scenes access throughout the 2026-27 Tampa Bay Lightning season See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 6

Into The Blue - May 6, 2026 - Season's End

Gabby Shirley and Ben Pierce wrap up the Tampa Bay Lightning's season after their loss in Game 7 to the Montreal Canadiens in the Stanley Cup Playoffs first round. They discuss the team's performance this year, what the players had to say in exit interviews and they look ahead to next season's team and what changes might come to the roster. Into The Blue is presented by Penelope Bourbon. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 27

Into The Blue - April 27, 2026 - Series Tied

Gabby Shirley and Ben Pierce discuss how impactful Brandon Hagel has been in this first round playoff series vs. the Montreal Canadiens that is tied at 2 games apiece. Plus are the Tampa Bay Lightning taking too many penalties, Max Crozier's momentum changing hit and a look ahead to Game 5 that could see Charle-Édouard D'Astous return to the lineup. Into The Blue is presented by Penelope Bourbon. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 20

Into The Blue - April 20, 2026 - Physicality

Gabby Shirley and Ben Pierce discuss the Tampa Bay Lightning playoff series vs. the Montreal Canadiens that they trail 1-0. They talk about the injuries to Charle-Édouard D'Astous and Dominic James, the physicality of the game and any potential lineup changes for Game 2. Into The Blue is presented Penelope Bourbon. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 13

Into The Blue - April 13, 2026 - Playoffs This Week

Gabby Shirley and Ben Pierce discuss the Tampa Bay Lightning's possible playoff opponents and look at the final 2 regular season games. They talk about Lightning players up for awards, give their favorite moments of the season and their weekly +/- segment. Into The Blue is presented by Penelope Bourbon. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 6

Into The Blue - April 6, 2026 - Happy Clinchmas

Ben Pierce and Gabby Shirley recap the Tampa Bay Lightning clinching a playoff berth for the 9th straight season, a look at Darren Raddysh's breakout season, previewing this final 4-game road trip, favorable playoff matchups and Darren Raddsyh's upcoming contract. Into The Blue is presented by Penelope Bourbon. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 30

Into The Blue - March 30, 2026 - 9 Games Remain

Ben Pierce is joined for former Tampa Bay Lightning captain and Stanley Cup Champion Dave Andreychuk to discuss the current run the team is on, looking ahead to the playoffs, the biggest strengths and weaknesses of the Bolts, 3 more games on this home stand, John Tortorella taking over in Vegas and which Lightning player plays the most like Dave. Into The Blue is presented by Penelope Bourbon. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Welcome to Into The Blue

Tampa Bay Lightning reporters Gabby Shirley and Chris Krenn take you behind the scenes withe Bolts including the latest news and notes and some off the wall segments you will certainly enjoy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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28 Ratings

What is this podcast?

Mar 17

SlayerDudez

I guess I just don’t quite know what space this show is intended to occupy? It’s not the show for in depth analysis (you can listen to Power Lunch for that) and you don’t really get many guests or information. Half the time I feel like they barely even talk about hockey or the Lightning and the perception the hosts have of Tampa is sort of like, just focused around the arena. You can tell they’re Canadian (which is fine - also Gabby isn’t, I believe she’s from Philly) but they’re also trying so hard to come across as Tampa people (not necessary for the show) and I truly just don’t know what purpose this show serves beyond a little bit of ad revenue? I can’t say I’ve learned anything or gotten any real insight listening. It usually just comes on after Power Lunch finishes and I let it roll while I’m working.
Julie S. Banks

Jan 20

TBL_fan

Kindly, Julie has to learn to ask more questions of Ben. She’s not Gabby Shirley; she doesn’t need to be. Gabby is a great podcast host because she asks questions of Ben too.
Terrific Hosts

11/28/2023

Ezek1832

I love this new podcast hosted by Chris Krenn and Gabby Shirley! Their insider look at the Tampa Bay Lightning is both informative and entertaining. Although I am part of the ‘Distant’ Thunder in Maryland, this podcast makes me feel connected to the Lightning community. Keith

Join Tampa Bay Lightning insiders Gabby Shirley and Ben Pierce as they take you behind the scenes with exclusive access, a look ahead, and fun segments that bring the Bolts to life. New episodes are released every Monday and are presented by Penelope Bourbon.