Backchecking the Bolts

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: <a

Backchecking the Bolts is a sports podcast hosted by Jason Linkes, with 53 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Jason Linkes hosts Backchecking the Bolts, a sports show with 53 episodes published.

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  Syracuse Crunch 2025-26 Season Recap | Lukas Favale on Tampa Bay’s Top AHL Affiliate

  Aug 10, 202655 min

  What makes the Syracuse Crunch and Tampa Bay Lightning partnership one of the best in the AHL? We go behind the scenes with Lukas Favale, the voice of the Syracuse Crunch , to take a deep dive into the Crunch's 2025-26 season and the players who could be part of Tampa Bay's future. Lukas joins Backchecking the Bolts to recap Syracuse's season, discuss why the long-running Lightning–Crunch affiliation works so well, and identify some of the young players Lightning fans should keep an eye on. We also talk about one of the most entertaining features on the Crunch's social media: Walk and Talk , where Lukas catches up with Crunch players as they walk to the arena and gives fans a more personal look at the players behind the jerseys Follow Lukas Favale on X and Instagram @LukasFavale Do you want to watch the Walk & Talks? Go to the Syracuse Crunch Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/syracusecrunch Find out more information on the Syracuse Crunch at: www.syracusecrunch.com Watch their games on AHL TV at FloHockey Listen to the Crunch at www.espnsyracuse.com (ESPN 1200 AM or 97.7 PM) #TampaBayLightning #SyracuseCrunch #TBLightning #TBL #GoBolts #CrunchTime

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  Are the Tampa Bay Lightning Better on Paper? | Vasilevskiy Concerns & Kucherov's Next Contract

  Jul 24, 202628 min

  Are the Tampa Bay Lightning actually better on paper heading into the new NHL season? On this episode of Backchecking the Bolts , we take an in-depth look at the Lightning's offseason roster changes and whether they've improved enough to contend for another Stanley Cup. We also tackle one of the biggest questions facing Tampa Bay: Could the Lightning survive a long-term injury to Andrei Vasilevskiy? How much of the team's success still depends on one of the NHL's elite goaltenders? Plus, we discuss the future of franchise superstar Nikita Kucherov . When his current contract expires, what would a hometown discount look like for the Bolts? Leave your thoughts in the comments: Are the Lightning better than they were when last season ended? #GoBolts #TBL #TBLightning #NHL #HockeyPodcast #TampaBayLightning

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  Victor Matheson Explains NHL Salary Caps, No State Income Tax & Arena Financing

  Jul 20, 20261h 1m

  How much of an advantage do NHL teams in Florida, Texas, Tennessee, Nevada, and other no state income tax states really have under the NHL salary cap? In this episode of Backchecking the Bolts , host Jason Linkes sits down with renowned sports economist Victor Matheson , Professor of Economics at Holy Cross, to break down one of hockey's most debated topics. Does the salary cap truly create competitive balance, or do tax laws give certain franchises a significant edge? The conversation also explores many of the biggest business issues facing professional hockey, including: Do no state income tax teams have a real salary cap advantage? The economics behind NHL arena financing and taxpayer-funded stadiums Why franchise values have skyrocketed in recent years ️ Which cities could become future NHL relocation destinations Expansion vs. relocation: What's next for the NHL? The biggest economic challenges the NHL will face over the next decade How salary caps influence competitive balance across professional sports Whether you're a hockey fan, sports business enthusiast, or simply interested in the economics behind professional sports, this episode provides an in-depth look at the financial forces shaping the NHL today and into the future. ️ Guest: Victor Matheson – Sports Economist & Professor of Economics, College of the Holy Cross If you enjoyed this conversation, be sure to Like , Subscribe , and Turn on Notifications for more interviews covering the Tampa Bay Lightning, NHL news, player analysis, salary cap discussions, and the business of hockey. #NHL #SalaryCap #VictorMatheson #SportsEconomics #TampaBayLightning #NHLBusiness #SportsBusiness

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  Patrick Present Breaks Down John Carlson, Jeffrey Viel & the Leo Carlsson Offer Sheet

  Jul 8, 202635 min

  The Tampa Bay Lightning made two intriguing additions this offseason in John Carlson and Jeffrey Viel , but what should Lightning fans realistically expect? On this episode of Backchecking the Bolts , host Jason Linkes is joined by Patrick Present , Team Editor and Reporter covering the Anaheim Ducks for The Hockey News , to break down both of Tampa Bay's newest players and discuss the biggest story of the NHL offseason—the Leo Carlsson offer sheet . Patrick Present's Social Media and Contacts: Instagram: patrickcpresent X: @PatrickCPresent Facebook: PatCPresent The Hockey News: https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/anaheim-ducks If you enjoy in-depth Tampa Bay Lightning coverage featuring reporters from around the NHL, be sure to LIKE , SUBSCRIBE , and TURN ON NOTIFICATIONS so you never miss an episode of Backchecking the Bolts. #TampaBayLightning #GoBolts #LetsGoDucks #TBL #LeoCarlsson #AnaheimDucks #NHL #NHLFreeAgency

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  Tampa Bay Lightning Free Agency Breakdown | Best & Worst Signings, Departures & Biggest NHL Moves

  Jul 3, 202636 min

  The Tampa Bay Lightning have been busy during NHL free agency, and we're breaking down everything you need to know on this episode of Backchecking the Bolts . 🏒 In this episode: * Complete breakdown of the Lightning's free agent signings Which players left Tampa Bay and how those departures impact the roster * The biggest signings from around the NHL and which teams improved the most * What these moves mean for the Lightning heading into the 2026-27 NHL season Join the Backchecking the Bolts crew as they go beyond the headlines with analysis, opinions, and discussion on one of the busiest times of the NHL offseason. 📺 Listen & Watch 🎙️ YouTube: Backchecking the Bolts Follow us for more Tampa Bay Lightning coverage: 🐦 X: @Tampa_Bolts_Pod 📸 Instagram: @BackcheckingTheBolts 📘 Facebook: Backchecking the Bolts #TampaBayLightning #GoBolts #NHL #NHLFreeAgency #Lightning #TBL

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