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.
May 06, 2025•23 min•Season 2Ep. 25
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.
Apr 24, 2025•43 min•Season 2Ep. 24
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.
Apr 17, 2025•35 min•Season 2Ep. 23
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.
Apr 10, 2025•45 min•Season 2Ep. 22
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.
Apr 03, 2025•36 min•Season 2Ep. 21
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 more See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 27, 2025•41 min•Season 2Ep. 20
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.
Mar 20, 2025•39 min•Season 2Ep. 19
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.
Mar 13, 2025•36 min•Season 2Ep. 18
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.
Mar 06, 2025•32 min•Season 2Ep. 17
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.
Feb 27, 2025•40 min•Season 2Ep. 16
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.
Feb 20, 2025•43 min•Season 2Ep. 15
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.
Feb 06, 2025•39 min•Season 2Ep. 14
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.
Jan 30, 2025•37 min•Season 2Ep. 13
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.
Jan 23, 2025•38 min•Season 2Ep. 12
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.
Jan 16, 2025•40 min•Season 2Ep. 11
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.
Jan 09, 2025•38 min•Season 2Ep. 10
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.
Jan 02, 2025•32 min•Season 2Ep. 9
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 season 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 omny...
Dec 19, 2024•37 min•Season 2Ep. 8
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 pr...
Dec 12, 2024•38 min•Season 2Ep. 7
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.
Dec 05, 2024•32 min•Season 2Ep. 6
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....
Nov 28, 2024•35 min•Season 2Ep. 5
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.
Nov 21, 2024•41 min•Season 2Ep. 4
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 interactio...
Nov 14, 2024•41 min•Season 2Ep. 3
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.
Nov 07, 2024•49 min•Season 2Ep. 2
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 omn...
Nov 01, 2024•40 min•Season 2Ep. 1
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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 30, 2024•46 min•Season 1Ep. 30
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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 22, 2024•43 min•Season 1Ep. 29
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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 16, 2024•41 min•Season 1Ep. 28
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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 09, 2024•46 min•Season 1Ep. 27
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! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Apr 02, 2024•39 min•Season 1Ep. 26