The rumor that Lecavalier could be dealt to the Montreal Canadiens is a runaway train, writes Joe Henderson. ...more

January 13, 2009

Lightning LW/C Jussi Jokinen went unclaimed on the waiver wire Saturday and suited up against the Thrashers. ...more

December 21, 2008

Tampa Bay placed winger Jussi Jokinen on waivers Friday, hours before the holiday roster freeze went into effect. Jokinen has until noon today to be claimed by another team. ...more

December 20, 2008

Some prankster pulled a fast one on Mike Smith during practice Friday, using black hockey tape to wrap the goaltender's blocker glove around one of his sticks. ...more

December 20, 2008

The glass half-full faction would say the Lightning are not far from success based on 18 of their 22 losses this season (including overtime and shootouts) coming by one goal (discounting empty-net goals). ...more

December 17, 2008

Marek Malik's most notable offensive moment in the NHL might have been his between-the-legs shootout move to beat Olie Kolzig in 2005-06. ...more

December 14, 2008

Lightning rookie Steven Stamkos bounced around the locker room Wednesday morning, showing off his basketball skills while bouncing a soccer ball between his legs. ...more

December 11, 2008

Veteran C Chris Gratton cleared waivers on Tuesday and was assigned to Tampa Bay's American Hockey League affiliate. Whether he'll report this week is unknown. ...more

December 10, 2008

Before Tampa Bay departed for its four-game road trip, RW Radim Vrbata informed the team he would like to pack his bags for a trip home. ...more

December 9, 2008

One of Tampa Bay's prized free agent acquisitions is bolting for home. Lightning right wing Radim Vrbata, who was signed to a three-year contract worth $9 million on July 1, has asked the team to release him from his contract so he can return to his native Czech Republic, according to a team source. ...more

December 8, 2008