Backchecking the Bolts

Jason Linkes
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Backchecking the Bolts is your cup of coffee to get you the latest on the Tampa Bay Lightning.  We’re breaking down the Lightning’s most recent games and telling you what the box scores didn’t tell you.   From tactical breakdowns to player impact, it’s time to look beyond the highlights with host Jason Linkes and the managing editor of Raw Charge (www.rawcharge.com) Justin Godfrey. Please visit our YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/@BackcheckingtheBolts Follow Backchecking the Bolts on the following platforms. RawCharge: www.rawcharge.com Twitter: Tampa_Bolts_Pod Instagram: Backchecking_the_Bolts Facebook: Backchecking the Bolts Email: backcheckingthebolts@yahoo.com

  1. 2d ago

    Nikita Kucherov TRADE REQUEST Shocks NHL! Lightning Recap & Preview

    🚨 NIKITA KUCHEROV WANTS OUT OF TAMPA BAY?! THE BIGGEST STORY IN THE NHL! ⚡🏒 Tampa Bay Lightning superstar Nikita Kucherov has reportedly requested a trade, sending shockwaves throughout the NHL! On this episode of Backchecking the Bolts, Jason Linkes and Justin Godfrey, Managing Editor of RawCharge.com, break down the stunning reports surrounding Kucherov's future with the Lightning, recap Tampa Bay's 6-4 victory over the Winnipeg Jets and 5-4 shootout loss to the Nashville Predators, and preview upcoming home games against the Detroit Red Wings and Chicago Blackhawks. 🔥 THIS EPISODE'S BIGGEST STORIES: 🚨 NIKITA KUCHEROV TRADE REQUEST According to reports from NHL insiders Elliotte Friedman and Pierre LeBrun, Kucherov has requested a trade from the Tampa Bay Lightning. Why does Kucherov reportedly want to leave Tampa Bay?Have contract extension negotiations stalled?Can Lightning GM Julien BriseBois convince Kucherov to stay?What could Tampa Bay realistically receive in a blockbuster trade?Can the Lightning remain Stanley Cup contenders without their biggest offensive superstar?What does this mean for the future of the franchise?⚡ TAMPA BAY DEFEATS WINNIPEG 6-4 The Lightning pick up an important road victory over the Winnipeg Jets! We break down Tampa Bay's offensive performance, key goals, defensive play, goaltending, and the biggest takeaways from the victory. 🏒 NASHVILLE DEFEATS TAMPA BAY 5-4 IN A SHOOTOUT The Lightning earn a point but fall to the Nashville Predators in a shootout. We examine Tampa Bay's performance, special teams, scoring opportunities, and what the Bolts need to improve moving forward. 📅 UPCOMING LIGHTNING HOME GAME PREVIEWS 🔴 Tuesday, November 3 — Detroit Red Wings at Tampa Bay Lightning | 7 PM ET We examine Detroit's early-season performance, team leaders, strengths, weaknesses, and what Tampa Bay needs to do to secure a home victory. 🔴 Thursday, November 5 — Chicago Blackhawks at Tampa Bay Lightning | 7 PM ET We preview the matchup against Chicago, including the Blackhawks' offensive struggles, special teams, key players, and the opportunities for Tampa Bay. 📊 We'll also compare team statistics, NHL rankings, power-play performance, penalty killing, and other important numbers heading into both games. 🎙️ ABOUT BACKCHECKING THE BOLTS Join hosts Jason Linkes and Justin Godfrey, Managing Editor of RawCharge.com, for Tampa Bay Lightning news, NHL analysis, game recaps, trade rumors, player interviews, and in-depth discussions about everything happening with the Bolts. 📰 More Lightning coverage: https://www.rawcharge.com ⚡ JOIN THE CONVERSATION! Do you believe the Lightning should do everything possible to keep Nikita Kucherov, or is it time for Julien BriseBois to consider a blockbuster trade? Let us know in the comments! 👍 LIKE the episode 🔔 SUBSCRIBE to Backchecking the Bolts 📢 SHARE with fellow Lightning fans! The Kucherov trade request is discussed as reported by NHL insiders, not as an officially confirmed transaction. #NikitaKucherov #TampaBayLightning #TBL #NHLTradeRumors #GoBolts #TBLightning #NHLNews

  2. Oct 28

    Tampa Bay Lightning Road Trip Recap First 10 Games Review + Jets & Predators Preview

    🏒 The Tampa Bay Lightning have completed their three-game road trip, and it's time to evaluate the Bolts after their first 10 games of the 2026-27 NHL season! On this episode of Backchecking the Bolts, hosts Jason Linkes and Justin Godfrey break down Tampa Bay's three-game road trip against the Vegas Golden Knights, Colorado Avalanche, and Utah Mammoth. What went right, what went wrong, and what did we learn about this Lightning team? ⚡ 10 GAMES INTO THE SEASON — WHAT HAVE WE LEARNED? We take a closer look at the Lightning's performance through their first 10 games, including offensive production, defensive consistency, special teams, goaltending, and the players making the biggest impact. 🔥 COMING UP THIS WEEKEND: WINNIPEG & NASHVILLE! The Lightning return to action with matchups against the Winnipeg Jets and Nashville Predators. We'll preview both games, discuss the keys to victory, and examine what Tampa Bay needs to do to build momentum. 🎙️ IN THIS EPISODE: 🏒 Recapping the Lightning's three-game road trip through Vegas, Colorado, and Utah⚡ Evaluating Tampa Bay's first 10 games of the 2026-27 NHL season📊 Breaking down the Bolts' offense, defense, power play, penalty kill, and goaltending⭐ Discussing Nikita Kucherov, Brayden Point, Brandon Hagel, Jake Guentzel, Andrei Vasilevskiy, and other key contributors🥅 Previewing the Lightning vs. Winnipeg Jets matchup🔥 Looking ahead to Tampa Bay vs. Nashville Predators🎯 Identifying the biggest questions facing the Bolts moving forward🎧 ABOUT BACKCHECKING THE BOLTS Join Jason Linkes and Justin Godfrey, Managing Editor of Raw Charge, for Tampa Bay Lightning news, analysis, game recaps, player evaluations, and NHL discussion. Whether you're a lifelong Bolts fan or just getting into hockey, Backchecking the Bolts brings you informed analysis, entertaining conversation, and everything happening with Tampa Bay's hockey team. 👍 LIKE this episode if you love Lightning hockey! 💬 COMMENT BELOW: What's your biggest takeaway from the Lightning's first 10 games? What needs to improve? 🔔 SUBSCRIBE for more Tampa Bay Lightning coverage throughout the 2026-27 NHL season! 🎧 Listen on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and iHeartRadio. #TampaBayLightning #GoBolts #NHL #TBLightning #BoltsNation #TBL

  3. Oct 20

    Tampa Bay Lightning vs Vegas Golden Knights Preview w/ SinBin.Vegas | Canucks Recap & 84 Bets

    ⚡ The Tampa Bay Lightning are headed to Las Vegas! On this episode of Backchecking the Bolts, we welcome special guest Ken Boehlke from SinBin.Vegas to preview Tuesday night's showdown between the Tampa Bay Lightning and Vegas Golden Knights. Ken gives us an inside look at the Golden Knights, their early-season success, key players to watch, and what the Lightning must do to come away with a victory in Vegas. 🏒 PLUS — Justin Godfrey breaks down Tampa Bay's 4-2 victory over the Vancouver Canucks! We'll examine the Lightning's performance, including Nikita Kucherov's two-goal night, the team's dominant 35-14 advantage in shots, and the biggest takeaways from the win. 🎲 84 BETS IN 84 GAMES! Justin shares his unique betting challenge for the 2026-27 NHL season — making 84 bets across the Lightning's 84-game schedule! We'll discuss the strategy, the results so far, and what bets might be worth considering as Tampa Bay continues its season. ⚡ ON THIS EPISODE: 🎙️ Special Guest: Ken Boehlke — SinBin.Vegas📺 NEXT GAME: Tampa Bay Lightning @ Vegas Golden Knights 📅 Tuesday, October 20, 2026 🕥 10:30 PM Eastern 📺 ESPN FOLLOW OUR SPECIAL GUEST — SINBIN.VEGAS X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/SinBinVegas Facebook: https://facebook.com/sinbinvegas Instagram: https://instagram.com/sinbinvegas YouTube: https://youtube.com/@sinbinvegas ⚡ FOLLOW BACKCHECKING THE BOLTS Subscribe for Tampa Bay Lightning game recaps, NHL analysis, exclusive interviews, advanced statistics, and previews throughout the 2026-27 NHL season. 🎥 YouTube: Backchecking the Bolts 🐦 X/Twitter: @Tampa_Bolts_Pod 📧 Email: backcheckingthebolts@yahoo.com 🎧 Also available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and iHeartRadio. 👍 LIKE the video if you're a Lightning fan! 💬 COMMENT: What's your prediction for Lightning vs. Golden Knights? 🔔 SUBSCRIBE and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode! #TampaBayLightning #VegasGoldenKnights #GoBolts #NHL #TBL #VGK

  4. Oct 16

    From Broadway Blues to Seattle OT Glory! Rangers & Kraken Recap

    From Broadway Blues to Seattle OT Glory! | Tampa Bay Lightning Recap | Backchecking the Bolts The Tampa Bay Lightning experienced the highs and lows of the NHL season this week, suffering a disappointing 4-1 loss to the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden before bouncing back with a thrilling 4-3 overtime victory over the Seattle Kraken! On this episode of Backchecking the Bolts, host Jason Linkes and co-host Justin Godfrey, Managing Editor of Raw Charge, break down both games, analyze the Lightning's performance, and discuss what these results mean as Tampa Bay continues its 2026-27 NHL season. 🏒 ON THIS EPISODE: 🔵 Broadway Blues – Lightning Fall to the Rangers 4-1 We examine what went wrong against the New York Rangers, why Tampa Bay struggled to generate offense, and the areas that need improvement as the Lightning look to establish consistency. ⚡ Seattle OT Glory – Lightning Defeat Kraken 4-3! The Bolts rebound with an exciting overtime victory in Seattle! We break down the key moments, including Brandon Hagel's two-goal performance, contributions from Victor Hedman and Ilya Mikheyev, and Andrei Vasilevskiy's performance between the pipes. 🔥 Godfrey's Game Notes Justin takes a closer look at three important storylines: Welcome Back, Dominic James! What his return means for Tampa Bay's lineup.Power Outage on the Power Play: What's going wrong with the Lightning's man advantage?Vintage Victor Hedman: The Lightning captain continues to demonstrate why he's one of the NHL's premier defensemen.🎙️ ABOUT BACKCHECKING THE BOLTS Backchecking the Bolts delivers in-depth Tampa Bay Lightning coverage, game recaps, player analysis, NHL news, and exclusive interviews. Join Jason Linkes and Raw Charge Managing Editor Justin Godfrey for knowledgeable, entertaining discussions about everything surrounding the Bolts. 👍 LIKE this episode if you're a Lightning fan! 🔔 SUBSCRIBE for Tampa Bay Lightning news, game recaps, analysis, and interviews throughout the 2026-27 NHL season. 📧 Contact us: backcheckingthebolts@yahoo.com 🎧 Also available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and iHeartRadio. #TampaBayLightning #GoBolts #BackcheckingTheBolts #NHL #TBL #TBLightning #BoltsNation

  5. Oct 12

    Tampa Bay Lightning Win 4 Straight! Flyers, Wild & Islanders Recap - Rangers preview

    The Tampa Bay Lightning are RED HOT! Four straight wins and the Bolts are rolling!* On this episode of *Backchecking the Bolts*, host Jason Linkes and co-host Justin Godfrey, Managing Editor of Raw Charge, break down the Tampa Bay Lightning's impressive four-game winning streak as the Bolts continue to build momentum early in the 2026-27 NHL season. The Lightning put together a perfect week, defeating the Philadelphia Flyers 4-1, Minnesota Wild 3-2, and New York Islanders 5-3 on Long Island. What's clicking for Tampa Bay, and can the Bolts keep their winning ways going? 🔥 *Justin Godfrey's Game Notes* – Justin breaks down the biggest takeaways, standout performers, and developing trends from all three victories. 🥅 *Lightning vs. Rangers Preview* – Tampa Bay prepares for Tuesday's matchup against the New York Rangers, who will be without star goaltender Igor Shesterkin. Can the Lightning take advantage and extend their winning streak to five games? 🔄 *Roster Moves Coming?* – With Dominic James nearing a return to the Lightning lineup, Jason and Justin discuss potential roster decisions, lineup adjustments, and what Tampa Bay might do to make room for his return. *ABOUT BACKCHECKING THE BOLTS* Join Jason Linkes and Justin Godfrey, Managing Editor of Raw Charge, for in-depth Tampa Bay Lightning coverage, game recaps, NHL analysis, player interviews, and the latest Bolts news throughout the 2026-27 NHL season. 👍 LIKE this video if you're excited about the Lightning's winning streak! 💬 COMMENT BELOW: What's been the biggest reason for Tampa Bay's four-game winning streak? And what roster move should the Lightning make when Dominic James returns? 🔔 SUBSCRIBE to Backchecking the Bolts for more Lightning news, game previews, analysis, and exclusive interviews. 🎧 Also available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and iHeartRadio. 📩 Contact us: mailto:backcheckingthebolts@yahoo.com #TampaBayLightning #GoBolts #NHL #TBLightning #TBL #BoltsNation

  6. Oct 5

    Lightning Split Opening Weekend! Rangers Loss & Capitals Win Tampa Bay Lightning Recap

    The Tampa Bay Lightning open the 2026-27 NHL season with a split, falling 5-1 to the New York Rangers on opening night before bouncing back with a 3-1 victory over the Washington Capitals in the home opener. On this episode of Backchecking the Bolts, Jason Linkes and Raw Charge Managing Editor Justin Godfrey break down both games and what we learned from Tampa Bay’s first two contests of the season. 🏒 Justin’s Game Notes — Justin gives his three biggest keys from each game and explains what determined the outcome against New York and Washington. ⚡ Lightning vs. Rangers — What went wrong in the 5-1 opening-night loss? ⚡ Lightning vs. Capitals — Tampa Bay responds with a much better effort in the 3-1 home-opening victory. ⚡ Early-season takeaways — What already looks encouraging, and what needs improvement? ⚡ Coming up next — We preview this week’s home games against the Philadelphia Flyers and Minnesota Wild. Can the Lightning build off their win over Washington and start putting together some early-season momentum? Subscribe to Backchecking the Bolts for Tampa Bay Lightning analysis, game recaps, previews, interviews and more throughout the 2026-27 NHL season. #TampaBayLightning #GoBolts #NHL #TBLightning #BackcheckingTheBolts #BoltsNation #TB #ALLCaps #LetsGoRangers

  7. Oct 1

    Lightning Season Preview: Burning Questions, Bolts Blueprint & 2026-27 Opening Night Roster

    The 2026-27 Tampa Bay Lightning season is here! The Bolts open the regular season Thursday night in New York against the New York Rangers, and Backchecking the Bolts gets you ready for Opening Night. Raw Charge Managing Editor Justin Godfrey and Jason Linkes break down the biggest questions surrounding the Lightning as Tampa Bay begins another run at the Stanley Cup. ⚡ On this episode: 🔥 Justin’s Burning Questions — The biggest questions facing the Lightning entering the 2026-27 season and the answers that could help define Tampa Bay’s year. ⚡ Jason’s Bolts Blueprint for Success — Jason examines the trends and strategies Tampa Bay needs to improve from last season, including managing minutes for veterans, face-offs, defensive-zone draws, scoring first and other areas that could make the difference in 2026-27. 🏒 The 2026-27 Lightning Roster — We break down Tampa Bay’s Opening Night roster: Who made it? Who didn’t? And what could the lineup look like when the Lightning take the ice against the Rangers? Plus, Jason and Justin discuss what they’ll be watching for as the Tampa Bay Lightning open the 2026-27 NHL season at Madison Square Garden. If you’re a Tampa Bay Lightning fan, subscribe to Backchecking the Bolts for Lightning news, analysis, interviews, game previews and reaction throughout the 2026-27 NHL season. Backchecking the Bolts — your home for Tampa Bay Lightning talk. #TampaBayLightning #GoBolts #NHL #TBLightning #TBL #TampaBay #StanleyCup #BackcheckingTheBolts

  8. Sep 28

    Ben Clymer Interview: Tampa Bay Lightning 2004 Stanley Cup Champion | Stanley Cup to Wall Street

    What does it take to go from Minnesota high school hockey to becoming a Stanley Cup Champion? Former Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Ben Clymer joins Jason Linkes and Justin Godfrey on Backchecking the Bolts for an exclusive interview about his remarkable hockey journey, winning the 2004 Stanley Cup, and building a successful career after the NHL. Growing up in Bloomington, Minnesota, Clymer developed his love for hockey in one of America's most passionate hockey communities. From winning a Minnesota high school state championship to reaching the NHL, Ben shares the experiences, challenges, and memories that shaped his career. We look back at his time with the Tampa Bay Lightning, including the unforgettable 2004 Stanley Cup championship season, his years playing under John Tortorella, and his eventual move to the Washington Capitals. But Ben's story doesn't end when he hangs up his skates! Today, Clymer is the Managing Partner at Abbey Street in the Twin Cities, where he has transitioned from professional hockey into financial and wealth management. We discuss what attracted him to the financial industry, the lessons he carried from the NHL into the business world, and his perspective on life after professional sports. In this episode: Growing up in Bloomington, Minnesota, and discovering hockeyWinning a Minnesota high school hockey state championshipThe journey from Minnesota to the NHLPlaying for the Tampa Bay LightningMemories of John Tortorella and the 2004 Stanley Cup championshipHis time with the Washington CapitalsTransitioning from professional hockey to financial managementHis role as Managing Partner at Abbey StreetLife after hockey and the lessons learned along the wayPlus, Ben steps into the penalty box for our rapid-fire segment, Two Minutes in the Box! Whether you're a longtime Tampa Bay Lightning fan, a Minnesota hockey enthusiast, or simply interested in what professional athletes do after their playing careers, this conversation offers a fascinating look at life on and off the ice. Subscribe to Backchecking the Bolts for more Tampa Bay Lightning news, analysis, interviews, and behind-the-scenes stories from the NHL. Hosted by Jason Linkes and Justin Godfrey, Managing Editor of Raw Charge. Follow Backchecking the Bolts: YouTube: Backchecking the Bolts X: @Tampa_Bolts_Pod Email: backcheckingthebolts@yahoo.com Available on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and iHeartRadio. #TampaBayLightning #BenClymer #StanleyCup #NHL #TBLightning #MinnesotaHockey #TBL

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Backchecking the Bolts is your cup of coffee to get you the latest on the Tampa Bay Lightning.  We’re breaking down the Lightning’s most recent games and telling you what the box scores didn’t tell you.   From tactical breakdowns to player impact, it’s time to look beyond the highlights with host Jason Linkes and the managing editor of Raw Charge (www.rawcharge.com) Justin Godfrey. Please visit our YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/@BackcheckingtheBolts Follow Backchecking the Bolts on the following platforms. RawCharge: www.rawcharge.com Twitter: Tampa_Bolts_Pod Instagram: Backchecking_the_Bolts Facebook: Backchecking the Bolts Email: backcheckingthebolts@yahoo.com

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  • Creator
    Jason Linkes
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    63
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Jason Linkes
  • Show Website
    Backchecking the Bolts

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