One day after clearing some salary cap space by moving D Matt Carle, the Lightning cleared a roster spot by assigning LW Jason Ward to their American Hockey League affiliate in Norfolk, Va. ...more

November 9, 2008

Tampa Bay's Rubik's Cube roster took another turn Friday as the Lightning continue to seek the right combination. ...more

November 8, 2008

Hours after Lightning general manager Brian Lawton questioned his team's work ethic on Thursday, the team responded. ...more

November 7, 2008

Lightning general manager Brian Lawton put his team on notice a day after Wednesday's shootout loss to New Jersey. ...more

November 7, 2008

Lightning D Janne Niskala recently told General Manager Brian Lawton that if he wasn't going to play regularly then he would like to return to play in Europe. After clearing waivers Wednesday, Niskala was reassigned to the Finland national team, and once the European leagues resume play, Niskala will be officially assigned to a team likely in Sweden or Finland. ...more

November 6, 2008

After being outworked and outplayed for most of the night Saturday, the Lightning didn't exactly go out for a Sunday skate during practice. ...more

October 27, 2008

While Brian Lawton had served as Lightning general manager since his hiring June 25, his official title was vice president of hockey operations. ...more

October 23, 2008

The transaction wire buzzed often for the Lightning on Tuesday as the evolving roster continues to spin. ...more

October 22, 2008

Free-agent defenseman Marek Malik skated with the Lightning on Thursday morning as the team assesses where the 6-foot-6, 240-pound Czech Republic native stands with his conditioning. Tampa Bay vice president of hockey operations Brian Lawton said it could be anywhere from three-to-five days, depending on how Malik performs on his physical, before the defenseman is signed. Lightning coach Barry Melrose is targeting Tuesday's game against the Thrashers for Malik to make his debut. ...more

October 17, 2008

Defenseman Paul Ranger participated in full practice drills Wednesday, the first time he has been cleared for full contact since undergoing shoulder surgery during the offseason. But he hasn't been cleared to return to game action - yet. ...more

October 9, 2008