According to a Finnish journalist visiting Tampa this week familiar with Lightning defenseman Janne Niskala, the would-be Tampa Bay blue liner possesses a strong sense of humor. ...more

September 22, 2008

After four days of keeping fans on the edge of their seats anticipating the next move, the Lightning took a deep breath on Wednesday to evaluate where they stood. ...more

July 3, 2008

John Anderson never doubted his chance would come. He just had to be very, very patient. ...more

June 21, 2008

The future was very much on the mind of Lightning GM Jay Feaster last week as he attended the Top Prospects Game in Edmonton, Alberta. ...more

January 30, 2008

Sidney Crosby was placed on injured reserve Monday, a move that allowed the Pittsburgh Penguins to add an extra forward for their final two games before the All-Star break. ...more

January 22, 2008

Alexander the Great has a contract worthy of his nickname - the first $100 million deal in NHL history. ...more

January 11, 2008

The mood surrounding the Lightning locker room these days is as somber as a rainy day funeral procession. ...more

December 29, 2007

TAMPA - The mood surrounding the Lightning locker room these days is as somber as a rainy day funeral procession. There has been little emotion, scarce smiles and a miniscule amount of enjoyment. And it didn't get much better Friday when goaltender Marc Denis was absent from practice after he was placed on waivers, all but ending his tumultuous two seasons in a Lightning uniform. ...more

December 28, 2007

TAMPA Whether the Lightning were winning the Stanley Cup or merely scrapping for all they were worth merely to make the playoffs, one thing remained a lucky constant over the past three seasons. ...more

December 15, 2007

The Lightning weren't necessarily for sale last year, but CEO and governor Tom Wilson always has maintained that any franchise is subject to a certain amount of "tire kicking" every now and then. ...more

December 7, 2007