The new-look Lightning hit the ice Tuesday with someone new at almost every key position in the organization, including players such as Ryan Malone, Steven Stamkos, Andrej Meszaros and Olie Kolzig. ...more

September 14, 2008

After spending nearly three weeks in the NHL spotlight during free agency, only to retreat behind the curtain for the past month, the Lightning returned to center stage Friday. ...more

August 30, 2008

After working diligently to work out a deal to acquire defenseman Andrej Meszaros from the Ottawa Senators, the Lightning finally reached an agreement Friday night. ...more

August 29, 2008

Steven Stamkos' first pro contract is signed and sealed. Now he just has to deliver. ...more

July 30, 2008

The Lightning continue to round out their front-office staff, bringing more NHL experience into the fold. ...more

July 18, 2008

After all the enthusiasm and excitement - along with a little bit of pessimism - created in the past three weeks, the new brain trust of the Lightning presented themselves to the Tampa Bay fan base Tuesday. ...more

July 16, 2008

In case there was any doubt about Mike Smith's standing as the Lightning's No. 1 goaltender following the signing of veteran free agent Olie Kolzig this month, Tampa Bay sent Smith a message Monday that he received all the way up in Sault Ste. Marie. ...more

July 15, 2008

The busy offseason for the Tampa Bay Lightning continued Monday as the team signed goaltender Mike Smith to a two-year contract extension. ...more

July 14, 2008

Vinny Lecavalier said he senses the enthusiasm new owners Oren Koules and Len Barrie exude with each conversation he has with them. So the face of the franchise is all for finishing out his playing days with the Lightning. ...more

July 14, 2008

Once Oren Koules and Len Barrie assumed control of the Lightning, they immediately went about a reconstruction project. And with all the disassembling and rebuilding done in the past two weeks, it was inevitable that the architect of the old regime would be swept out. ...more

July 12, 2008