Backchecking the Bolts

By Jason Linkes

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

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The podcast currently has 12 episodes available.

Backchecking the Bolts episodes:

March 03, 20263-3-26 - Bolts trip to Minnesota & Winnipeg - Which western conference teams are buyers or sellers?
Backchecking the Bolts goes beyond the box scores and break down the Tampa Bay Lightning's most recent tilts and news.
Hosts: Jason Linkes and the managing editor of Raw Charge (www.rawcharge.com) Justin Godfrey
Today's episode features:
Preview of the upcoming Minnesota and Winnipeg games
Lightning injury news
A closer look at the Western Conference at the trade deadline - who is buying, selling and who may be on the move
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March 01, 20263-1-26 - The Buffalo Shellacking - Metro Division Trade Deadline
Backchecking the Bolts goes beyond the box scores and break down the Tampa Bay Lightning's most recent tilts and news.
Hosts: Jason Linkes and the managing editor of Raw Charge (www.rawcharge.com) Justin Godfrey
Today's episode features:
Recap of the dud at home against Buffalo
NHL News around the league
A closer look at the Metropolitan Division at the trade deadline - who is buying, selling and who may be on the move
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38min
February 27, 20262-27-26 - Recap Toronto & Carolina games - Upcoming Buffalo tilt - Atlantic Division trade deadline
Backchecking the Bolts goes beyond the box scores and break down the Tampa Bay Lightning's most recent tilts and news.
Hosts: Jason Linkes and the managing editor of Raw Charge (www.rawcharge.com) Justin Godfrey
Today's episode features:
Recap of the Toronto (Feb. 25th) and Carolina (Feb. 26th) games
Preview of the Tampa-Buffalo game on February 28th.
A closer look at the Atlantic Division at the trade deadline - who is buying, selling and who may be on the move
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39min
February 25, 2026Backchecking the Bolts 2-24-26 - Cooper's Thoughts on OT - Preview Toronto & Carolina Games
Join hosts Jason Linkes and the managing editor of Raw Charge (www.rawcharge.com), Justin Godfrey as they go beyond the box scores and break down the Lightning's most recent tilts and news.
Today's episode features:
Recap of the U.S. vs. Canada Gold Medal Game
Cooper's thoughts on Olympic overtime
Upcoming Game Previews: Tampa vs. Toronto (Wednesday) and at Carolina (Thursday)
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32min
February 22, 2026Backchecking the Bolts 2-22-26 - Best & Worst Trades (2010-Present) - Salt Lake Travel
Join hosts Jason Linkes and the managing editor of Raw Charge (www.rawcharge.com), Justin Godfrey as they go beyond the box scores and break down the Lightning's most recent tilts and news.
Today's episode features:
Our predictions for the U.S. vs. Canada Gold Medal Game
The Best & Worst Lightning Trades of the BriseBois / Yzerman era. (2010 - Present)
The fifth part in a series of helpful hints when traveling with the Bolts. We take a look at traveling to Salt Lake City.
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44min
February 19, 2026Backchecking the Bolts 2-19-26 - Crozier & Hedman Injuries, Best/Worst Trades 92-2008, Dallas Travel
Join hosts Jason Linkes and the managing editor of Raw Charge (www.rawcharge.com), Justin Godfrey as they go beyond the box scores and break down the Lightning's most recent tilts and news.
Today's episode features:
Victor Hedman and Max Crozier injuries and how they impact the Bolts blueline
The Best & Worst Lightning Trades from 1992-2008
The fourth part in a series of helpful hints when traveling with the Bolts. We take a look at traveling to Dallas.
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50min
February 16, 2026Backchecking the Bolts 2-15-26 - Olympic Bracket, Awards Betting Odds & Winnipeg Travel
Join hosts Jason Linkes and the managing editor of Raw Charge (www.rawcharge.com), Justin Godfrey as they go beyond the box scores and break down the Lightning's most recent tilts and news.
Today's episode features:
J.J. Moser and Zegmus Girgensons in the Olympics
The Olympic bracket
Justin looks at NHL Betting Odds
The third part in a series of helpful hints when traveling with the Bolts. We take a look at traveling to Winnipeg.
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33min
February 13, 2026Backchecking the Bolts 2-13-26 - Olympics, Syracuse Crunch, Denver Travel
Join hosts Jason Linkes and the managing editor of Raw Charge (www.rawcharge.com), Justin Godfrey as they go beyond the box scores and break down the Lightning's most recent tilts and news.
Today's episode features:
Lightning players in the Olympics through their first games
Justin takes a deeper look at the Syracuse Crunch
The second part in a series of helpful hints when traveling with the Bolts. We take a look at traveling to Denver.
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30min
February 10, 2026Backchecking the Bolts 2-10-26 - Olympics, Roster Moves and St. Louis Travel
Join hosts Jason Linkes and the managing editor of Raw Charge (www.rawcharge.com), Justin Godfrey as they go beyond the box scores and break down the Lightning's most recent tilts and news.
Lightning players in the Olympics and their roles
Curtis Douglas fine
Jack Finley claimed by the St. Louis Blues
The first in a series of helpful hints when traveling with the Bolts to St. Louis
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34min
February 06, 2026Backchecking the Bolts 2-6-23 - Buffalo & Florida Recaps
Join hosts Jason Linkes and the managing editor of Raw Charge (www.rawcharge.com), Justin Godfrey as they go beyond the box scores and break down the Lightning's most recent tilts and news.
February 3 vs. Buffalo
February 5 vs. Florida
Darren Raddysh's rise heading into the final year of his contract.
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29min

FAQs about Backchecking the Bolts:

How many episodes does Backchecking the Bolts have?

The podcast currently has 12 episodes available.