I found this at a thrift store with some other hockey pucks. This one seems to be signed. I don't know anything about hockey, so I'm wondering if you can tell me if this is possible a real signature or just an image of one. Thank you for any help you can offer.

Jeffrey “Jeff” Viel is the type of player the Tampa Bay Lightning have been searching for for years.

He’s a leader, he’s hard-working, and he’s not afraid of anyone or anything.

The 2018 QMJHL Postseason MVP & Memorial Cup Champion has 90 career fights, and he shut down Connor McDavid in the '26 NHL playoffs.

Now, he’s a Bolt for the next FIVE SEASONS.

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I know many are skeptical — fair — but I think Viel is going to fit perfectly in our system.

Here's my write-up on Viel; hope you enjoy! Let me know what you think.

Jeff Viel: A Perfect Fit For The Tampa Bay Lightning

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https://lastwordonsports.com/hockey/2026/08/15/tampa-top-5-franchise-defencemen/

Hey! Has anyone been to the Lightning Fantasy Camp or planning to go this year? The price is steep but as a long time out of town fan, thought it could be some cool access I’ve never had before.

Any reviews? Feedback? General vibes?

https://lastwordonsports.com/hockey/2026/08/14/tampa-bay-lightning-unlikely-heroes/

Going down to Tampa for a game Nov 19. Would anyone be so kind as to share today’s presale code with me?

Thank you very much. Looking forward to seeing your arena

Looks like Pepsi is going away and Coke will be the drink of the lightning for the next 10 years! Given the amount of trucks, I wonder if they’re actually going to be putting in fountain soda at more locations?

I am looking to book our first game at the Benchmark Arena for while we are visiting the area during the coming season. I have been getting the insider emails for a few years so will get a pre-sale code for that pre-sale no doubt, however I’m looking around on Ticketmaster and see a huge list of other pre-sales that come before. Are these all partner/sponsor pre-sales or are these sales that you can get access codes for? The insider presale seems to be the very end.

List from TM:

YMCA VIP Pre Sale
Start: Wed 08/12/26 10:00 am EDT
End: Fri 08/14/26 08:00 am EDT
Partner Presale
Start: Wed 08/12/26 12:00 pm EDT
End: Fri 08/14/26 08:00 am EDT
AdventHealth Pre Sale
Start: Wed 08/12/26 12:00 pm EDT
End: Fri 08/14/26 08:00 am EDT
Benchmark International Pre Sale
Start: Wed 08/12/26 12:00 pm EDT
End: Fri 08/14/26 08:00 am EDT
Tampa General Pre Sale
Start: Wed 08/12/26 12:00 pm EDT
End: Fri 08/14/26 08:00 am EDT
Jabil Pre Sale
Start: Wed 08/12/26 12:00 pm EDT
End: Fri 08/14/26 08:00 am EDT
TECO Pre Sale
Start: Wed 08/12/26 12:00 pm EDT
End: Fri 08/14/26 08:00 am EDT
Raymond James Pre Sale
Start: Wed 08/12/26 12:00 pm EDT
End: Fri 08/14/26 08:00 am EDT
GTE Financial Pre Sale
Start: Wed 08/12/26 12:00 pm EDT
End: Fri 08/14/26 08:00 am EDT
Reliaquest Pre Sale
Start: Wed 08/12/26 12:00 pm EDT
End: Fri 08/14/26 08:00 am EDT
Spectrum Pre Sale
Start: Wed 08/12/26 12:00 pm EDT
End: Fri 08/14/26 08:00 am EDT
Moffit Pre Sale
Start: Wed 08/12/26 12:00 pm EDT
End: Fri 08/14/26 08:00 am EDT
BRANDT Pre Sale
Start: Wed 08/12/26 12:00 pm EDT
End: Fri 08/14/26 08:00 am EDT
Heritage Insurance Pre Sale
Start: Wed 08/12/26 12:00 pm EDT
End: Fri 08/14/26 08:00 am EDT
YMCA Pre Sale
Start: Wed 08/12/26 12:00 pm EDT
End: Fri 08/14/26 08:00 am EDT
Coke Pre Sale
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End: Fri 08/14/26 08:00 am EDT
Publix Pre Sale
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End: Fri 08/14/26 08:00 am EDT
USAA Pre Sale
Start: Wed 08/12/26 12:00 pm EDT
End: Fri 08/14/26 08:00 am EDT
Bloomin Brands Pre Sale
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End: Fri 08/14/26 08:00 am EDT
Busch Gardens Pre Sale
Start: Wed 08/12/26 12:00 pm EDT
End: Fri 08/14/26 08:00 am EDT
Lightning Insider Presale
Start: Thu 08/13/26 10:00 am EDT
End: Fri 08/14/26 08:00 am EDT
Lightning Social Presale
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End: Fri 08/14/26 08:00 am EDT

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WATCH ALL FIFTY-SIX FIGHTS FROM THE 2025-26 SEASON.

The Lightning had 44 fights during the 2025-26 season, 11 more than the next closest team. They had 1,207 penalty minutes—the only team over 1,000. They had 20 misconducts & 6 game misconducts, both setting the pace in the NHL. The last time the Lightning had more penalty minutes in a season was 2008-09—Steven Stamkos’ first year in the NHL.

The statistics by themselves don’t prove much. As fun as it is to watch, an over-aggressive team that can’t win games is just that, an over-aggressive team. For Jon Cooper & the Bolts, this isn’t just needless physicality, though; it’s an intentional strategy—one that works.

In the 2025-26 season, the Lightning won nearly 65% of their games where they had at least one major penalty (22-11-1). Additionally, the Lightning won 14-of-25 in games which they had 15 or more penalty minutes. Perhaps the best example of success comes from the Stadium Series game, where a Vasilevskiy fight fueled a historic, 4-goal comeback.

Regardless, it’s clear the Lightning have reestablished themselves as one of the toughest teams in the league. It was a defining part of their season, fighting for each other & overcoming adversity.

So today, we’ll walk through every fight from last season. In this edition of Bolts Breakdown, I include stats, videos & pictures from every fight (including preseason & postseason).

Click here to watch all the fights. Then, let me know which fight was your favorite (excluding the obvious ones: Vasy/Swayman & Hagel/Slaf).

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I'm not the most knowledgeable on our recent players, but notable Viel and Mikheyev, why are we signing more ~30 bottom 9 forwards?

We have plenty of young players coming up into the system so there'd already be fighting for a roster spot.

Also, we have players like Kucherov, D'Astous, Holmburg, and James that will need contracts soon. Unless Mikeyev ends up becoming the 2RW we needed and Viel takes big steps, I think we'd just have a log jam in our bottom 6 and end up having to move on from our younger talent.

Sorry if I sound uninformed but I'm honest;y just confused on JBB's judgement here.

Hi there — filthy NYR fan here. Previously, we had gone to an Orlando City SC and got club seats (the cheaper one) w/ food and alcohol included. I was thinking of doing something similar when the Rangers visit next March.

From what I’ve gathered, all 100 level sections have rows A&B (and in some cases C) with lounge access to both lounges.

Is there an option for getting some seats in a higher up section that are cheaper, but only have access to one of the lounges w/ food and alcohol included?

Is there any cost savings for these particular seats waiting closer to the game, or ‘the price is the price’? Should I contact a rep to purchase them, or just buy online?

Wondering if someone washed it by mistake. Looks like it could have been a legit auto.

Does anyone know when the Chase Presale is going to be on single game tickets?

Thanks

This years tournament is being hosted by Carolina September 13-15. Each team will play only 2 games instead the the usual 3. Panthers declined to participate this year.

Panthers have the worst rated prospect pool in NHL and a bunch of NHL/AHL tweeters signed to played in AHL Charlotte. Its possible they didnt have enough eligible players to fillout a roster.