Dynasty, Delayed? How Patience Has Paid Off For The Tampa Bay Lightning
Two years ago, the Tampa Bay Lightning suffered one of the most humiliating defeats in NHL history, getting swept in the first round of the playoffs by the #8 seed Columbus Blue Jackets (after compiling the best regular season record in league history). It was the latest in a series of playoff failures for the talented Bolts, and many people began wondering if they needed a new coach and a roster makeover to start winning in the playoffs. Now, the team is on the cusp of winning back-to-back Stanley Cups, with the same core group of players and head coach Jon Cooper still at the helm. The Athletic's Joe Smith joins us today to talk about the man who decided to stay the course, and how the organization seems to have built a championship culture in Tampa.
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https://theathletic.com/author/joe-smith/
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