Bolts Breakdown

Bolts Breakdown
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Bolts Breakdown exists for Tampa Bay Lightning fans - to help Bolts Nation follow the team & enjoy their fandom more. Boomer & Tommy release episodes weekly (Thursday mornings) where they talk about all things Tampa Bay Lightning, from game recaps to breaking news to bold predictions. X: @BoltsBreakdown Substack: @BoltsBreakdown Subscribe To Weekly Newsletter: https://boltsbreakdown.substack.com/embed

  1. 1d ago

    (EP. 32) Three Bolts, Three Very Different Questions

    In this episode, Boomer & Tommy talk about Nikita Kucherov, Victor Hedman, and Conor Geekie. For each player, they rank (0-10) how pleased they are with their start to the 2026-27 season. Then, they ask a couple other questions surrounding each player: Kucherov: Are you happy with how Jon Cooper is deploying him? How would you like him to break the franchise scoring title? Hedman: How does he compare to vintage, 2018, Victor Hedman? What is your hope for the rest of this season? Geekie: Do you still see him as a big part of this Tampa Bay Lightning future? How patient should the Lightning be with him? The episode concludes with a drawing from the ThunderBucket. This week's prompt was this: If you had to sum up Lightning hockey using only Florida Man headlines, what would you say? You can submit your own ThunderBucket prompt here: bit.ly/thunderbucket Bolts Breakdown exists for Tampa Bay Lightning fans—to help them know the team & enjoy it more. LINKS: Last week's episode: https://youtu.be/1dy_yE-9QmI?si=ju8qQA0rBX8SXtNl This week's blog post: https://boltsbreakdown.substack.com/p/a-closer-look-at-the-tampa-bay-lightnings Blog Posts release every Monday. Subscribe for free here: https://boltsbreakdown.substack.com/embed Read every previous article: https://boltsbreakdown.substack.com/ Follow me on X for daily content: https://x.com/BoltsBreakdown Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/boltsbreakdown/ Join the Bolts Breakdown chat (free): https://substack.com/chat/4602433 Email: Boltsbreakdown.contact@gmail.com Music: “Energetic Action Sport” by AlexGrohl (Pixabay)

  2. Oct 8

    (EP. 31) The Power Play & The Lightning's Identity

    In this episode, Boomer & Tommy discuss three main topics: 
 1. Line Combinations & Roster Construction 2. The Sulking Power Play (0-for-13 to start the year) 3. The Lightning Identity (work ethic, hustle, forecheck, toughness). At the end, they draw from the ThunderBucket. This week’s prompt is this: Would you rather take a full-speed Victor Hedman slap shot as a goalie or get run into the boards by Erik Cernak? Here are a few links discussed in this episode: Last Week’s Blog: https://boltsbreakdown.substack.com/p/what-happened-in-week-one-of-the Last Week’s Episode: https://youtu.be/iydinm1NmJU?si=QV0LLYaQ5ioV1vCs Bolts Breakdown exists for Tampa Bay Lightning fans—to help them know the team & enjoy it more. Blog Posts release every Monday. Subscribe for free here: https://boltsbreakdown.substack.com/embed Read every previous article: https://boltsbreakdown.substack.com/ Follow me on X for daily content: https://x.com/BoltsBreakdown Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/boltsbreakdown/ Join the Bolts Breakdown chat (free): https://substack.com/chat/4602433 Email: Boltsbreakdown.contact@gmail.com Music: “Energetic Action Sport” by AlexGrohl (Pixabay)

  3. Oct 2

    (EP. 30) The Lightning's Promising Season Begins With A Dud

    In this episode of the Bolts Breakdown Podcast, Boomer & Tommy react to the Tampa Bay Lightning's season-opening game, a 5-1 loss to the New York Rangers. They also go through upcoming milestones for the Lightning's players as well as discuss the current roster construction. The episode ends with a drawing from the ThunderBucket. This week's prompt was this: If you could re-live (re-experience) one moment from Lightning history but you had to erase it from your memory afterwards, which moment would you chose? You can submit your own ThunderBucket prompt here: bit.ly/thunderbucket You can read about all the Lightning's milestones here: https://boltsbreakdown.substack.com/p/every-tampa-bay-lightning-milestone Brandon Hagel (Podcast Mentioned): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/brandon-hagel-on-the-cam-strick-podcast/id1481543060?i=1000779812889 Catch last week's episode: https://youtu.be/xEBvdGgh-8g?si=aIIl2REHyTlPM5Ga Bolts Breakdown exists for Tampa Bay Lightning fans—to help them know the team & enjoy it more. Blog Posts release every Monday. Subscribe for free here: https://boltsbreakdown.substack.com/embed Read every previous article: https://boltsbreakdown.substack.com/ Follow me on X for daily content: https://x.com/BoltsBreakdown Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/boltsbreakdown/ Join the Bolts Breakdown chat (free): https://substack.com/chat/4602433 Email: Boltsbreakdown.contact@gmail.com Music: “Energetic Action Sport” by AlexGrohl (Pixabay)

  4. Sep 24

    (EP. 29) Heddy Is Back, Hockey Is Back || A Tampa Bay Lightning Preseason Discussion

    In this episode, Boomer and Tommy talk about the Tampa Bay Lightning & their 2026-27 preseason campaign. They discuss Captain Victor Hedman, how he's lost weight, how he looks faster & stronger, and what type of season he'd need to have to satisfy fans... Boomer and Tommy also talk about which young forward will make the roster out of training camp...will it be Sam O'Reilly? Conor Geekie? Jansen Harkins? Dylan Duke? Benjamin Rautiainen? Jakob Pelletier? Finally, the conclusion of the episode is a drawing from the ThunderBucket. This week's prompt was this: If you could go back & listen to the mic'd up audio of one moment in Lightning history, which moment would you choose? Here are some links mentioned in the episode: 5 Things Every Lightning Fan Should Know Before The 2026-27 Season: https://boltsbreakdown.substack.com/p/5-things-every-lightning-fan-should Last Week's Episode: https://youtu.be/7SpyhdJ0nrY?si=BktALqJiiULsuWZF Ilya Mikheyev's Preseason Goal: https://x.com/TBLightning/status/2101784591723900971?s=20 Conor Geekie's Preseason Goal: https://x.com/TBLightning/status/2101790262334718307?s=20 Jeffrey Viel's First Preseason Goal: https://x.com/TBLightning/status/2102567851421036579?s=20 Jeffrey Viel's Second Preseason Goal: https://x.com/TBLightning/status/2102579561523187944?s=20 Join the Bolts Breakdown chat (free): https://substack.com/chat/4602433 Bolts Breakdown exists for Tampa Bay Lightning fans—to help them know the team & enjoy it more. Blog Posts release every Monday. Subscribe for free here: https://boltsbreakdown.substack.com/embed Read every previous article: https://boltsbreakdown.substack.com/ Follow me on X for daily content: https://x.com/BoltsBreakdown Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/boltsbreakdown/ Email: Boltsbreakdown@gmail.com Music: “Energetic Action Sport” by AlexGrohl (Pixabay)

  5. Sep 17

    (Ep. 28) - Let's Talk About The Atlantic Division

    This episode of the Bolts Breakdown podcast is a preview discussion of the Atlantic Division before the 2026-27 NHL season. Boomer and Tommy walk through each of the Lightning’s opponents & discuss last year’s series as well as key additions & subtractions for each club during this offseason. The episode also highlights recent Lightning news, like Nikita Kucherov’s lack of contract extension & injury updates from the recent Lightning media day (linked below). Finally, the ThunderBucket prompt concludes the episode: If you could sneak into benchmark International Arena overnight, would you try on ThunderBug’s costume or ride the Zamboni? ------------- You can find links mentioned in the show below: Atlantic Division Preview: https://boltsbreakdown.substack.com/p/the-tampa-bay-lightnings-atlantic?r=5gsqvk&utm_campaign=post-expanded-share&utm_medium=web Lightning Media Day: https://www.youtube.com/live/G0g4LFR_Ko0?si=UJXqddt7Oj6DMRKy Pontus Holmberg Highlight: https://x.com/TBLightning/status/1977799828118651019?s=20 Darren Raddysh Highlight: https://x.com/NHL/status/2040576956370976920?s=20 Prospect Episode: https://youtu.be/1Zq97DIg6uM?si=nnOOJopfbcwVLnzx Prospect Article: https://boltsbreakdown.substack.com/p/the-tampa-bay-lightning-prospect?r=5gsqvk&utm_campaign=post-expanded-share&utm_medium=web Bolts Breakdown exists for Tampa Bay Lightning fans—to help them know the team & enjoy it more. Blog Posts release every Monday. Subscribe for free here: https://boltsbreakdown.substack.com/embed Read every previous article: https://boltsbreakdown.substack.com/ Follow me on X for daily content: https://x.com/BoltsBreakdown Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/boltsbreakdown/ Join the Bolts Breakdown chat (free): https://substack.com/chat/4602433 Email: Boltsbreakdown@gmail.com Music: “Energetic Action Sport” by AlexGrohl (Pixabay) ----------- 01:15 - Lightning Prospect Showcase 08:00 - Recent Injuries 09:50 - Nikita Kucherov Extension 18:34 - Atlantic Division Preview 20:48 - Boston Bruins 25:13 - Detroit Red Wings 27:46 - Florida Panthers 32:50 - Toronto Maple Leafs 35:10 - Montreal Canadiens 36:57 - Ottawa Senators 38:38 - Buffalo Sabres 41:00 - Which rival team will be the Lightning's toughest test 43:45 - ThunderBucket

  6. Sep 10

    (Ep. 27) - Let's Talk About Yanni Gourde || Tampa Bay Lightning

    In this episode, Boomer & Tommy discuss how important Yanni Gourde has been to the Tampa Bay Lightning over the course of his career. They talk about his unique path to the NHL. They talk about his tenacity on the ice. They talk about his leadership in the dressing room. ... They ask whether Gourde has done enough to warrant a statue, or a jersey retirement, or a Lightning hall of fame nomination. Plus, there's a 15-question trivia-style game about Yanni Gourde. Tommy scored 28 points; leave a comment with how many you score! Here are a few links mentioned in the episode: Yanni Gourde Article: https://boltsbreakdown.substack.com/p/yanni-gourde-the-five-things-every ThunderBucket Prompt: bit.ly/thunderbucket Bolts Breakdown exists for Tampa Bay Lightning fans—to help them know the team & enjoy it more. Blog Posts release every Monday. Subscribe for free here: https://boltsbreakdown.substack.com/embed Read every previous article: https://boltsbreakdown.substack.com/ Follow me on X for daily content: https://x.com/BoltsBreakdown Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/boltsbreakdown/ Join the Bolts Breakdown chat (free): https://substack.com/chat/4602433 Email: Boltsbreakdown@gmail.com Music: “Energetic Action Sport” by AlexGrohl (Pixabay)

  7. Sep 3

    (Ep. 26) Discussing The Lightning's Recent First Round Playoff Losses

    This episode is all about the Tampa Bay Lightning & how they've lost the last four years in Round 1 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Tommy & Boomer remember each series (2023 vs the Toronto Maple Leafs, 2024 vs the Florida Panthers, 2025 vs the Florida Panthers, and 2026 vs the Montreal Canadiens). With each year, they recap the big moments & discuss any trends they have seen. Here are some questions they discuss in the episode: 1) Are there any reoccurring problems or trends from the last four years? If so, have they been corrected for the 2026-27 season? If there aren't, when does bad luck/good opponents become an inexcusable answer? 2) Do the last four years impact your expectations for this upcoming season (2026-27)? 3) Which of the last four years stings you the worst as a fan? Finally, Boomer & Tommy draw from the ThunderBucket to conclude the episode. This week's prompt is this: If Jon Cooper coached a different sport in the Tampa Bay area, which sport would he dominate (Rays, Bucs, Rowdies, USF, etc.)? Bolts Breakdown exists for Tampa Bay Lightning fans—to help them know the team & enjoy it more. LINKS: Read The Blog: https://boltsbreakdown.substack.com/p/revisiting-the-tampa-bay-lightnings Watch Last Week's Episode: https://youtu.be/YCk8bTUZhLM?si=kMUb0mpKcFEDJmrY Submit A Prompt For The ThunderBucket: https://bit.ly/ThunderBucket Blog Posts release every Monday. Subscribe for free here: https://boltsbreakdown.substack.com/embed Read every previous article: https://boltsbreakdown.substack.com/ Follow me on X for daily content: https://x.com/BoltsBreakdown Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/boltsbreakdown/ Join the Bolts Breakdown chat (free): https://substack.com/chat/4602433 Email: Boltsbreakdown.contact@gmail.com Music: “Energetic Action Sport” by AlexGrohl (Pixabay) - Chapters: 01:20 - Lightning News 02:27 - 2023 vs Toronto Maple Leafs 09:04 - 2024 vs Florida Panthers 15:05 - 2025 vs Florida Panthers 20:02 - 2026 vs Montreal Canadiens 21:52 - Reoccurring Problems/Trends 26:30 - 2015 to 2019 Comparison 37:05 - Can you let the past go or do it impact your expectations for 2026-27? 39:10 - Which of the last four years bothers you the most? 42:09 - Which Lightning players have been with the Bolts in all four Round 1 losses? 43:57 - ThunderBucket Prompt

  8. Aug 27

    (EP. 25) Nikita Kucherov's 2025-26 MVP Season & Where It Ranks In Hockey History

    Nikita Kucherov’s 2025-26 season was one for the history books. And in this episode of the Bolts Breakdown Podcast, Boomer & Tommy relive all the best moments & crazy statistics. The show even includes each of the host’s top five Nikita Kucherov highlights from the 2025-26 season. They discuss (as fans) what makes Kucherov so intriguing. They discuss what about Kucherov’s game irks them. They discuss what he could do next season that would still be surprising. The episode concludes with a drawing from the ThunderBucket. Here are a few important links mentioned in the video: Nikita Kucherov Article: https://boltsbreakdown.substack.com/p/nikita-kucherovs-2025-26-mvp-season Boomer’s Top Five Highlights: https://substack.com/profile/330545936-bolts-breakdown/note/c-323680065?r=5gsqvk&utm_source=notes-share-action&utm_medium=web Tommy’s Top Five Highlights: https://substack.com/profile/330545936-bolts-breakdown/note/c-323680408?r=5gsqvk&utm_source=notes-share-action&utm_medium=web ThunderBucket: https://bit.ly/ThunderBucket — Bolts Breakdown exists for Tampa Bay Lightning fans—to help them know the team & enjoy it more. Blog Posts release every Monday. Subscribe for free here: https://boltsbreakdown.substack.com/embed Read every previous article: https://boltsbreakdown.substack.com/ Follow me on X for daily content: https://x.com/BoltsBreakdown Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/boltsbreakdown/ Join the Bolts Breakdown chat (free): https://substack.com/chat/4602433 Email: Boltsbreakdown.contact@gmail.com Music: “Energetic Action Sport” by AlexGrohl (Pixabay)

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Bolts Breakdown exists for Tampa Bay Lightning fans - to help Bolts Nation follow the team & enjoy their fandom more. Boomer & Tommy release episodes weekly (Thursday mornings) where they talk about all things Tampa Bay Lightning, from game recaps to breaking news to bold predictions. X: @BoltsBreakdown Substack: @BoltsBreakdown Subscribe To Weekly Newsletter: https://boltsbreakdown.substack.com/embed

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