Lightning center and No. 1 overall draft pick Steven Stamkos is making the transition this season from junior star to NHL regular. Throughout the season, the 18-year-old from Markham, Ontario, will share his experiences with Tribune writer Erik Erlendsson and provide a weekly diary to give Tribune readers an insight to a new way of life along his rookie journey. ...more

October 19, 2008

The new-look Lightning showed up Saturday masqueraded as the team from last year. ...more

October 12, 2008

Markus Naslund came through in his debut with the New York Rangers even though he wasn't the star Czech fans had hoped to see. ...more

October 5, 2008

The Lightning packed up their gear, filed onto the team bus late Thursday night and headed through the Lincoln Tunnel en route for New Jersey. ...more

September 26, 2008

With everything so new about the Lightning as they enter training camp, there are bound to be many questions that need to be answered as the season progresses. ...more

September 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 Pittsburgh Penguins on Thursday signed goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury to a seven-year, $35 million contract, the third long-term deal inked with one of their younger players in two days. ...more

July 4, 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

With a script in hand, new Lightning owners Oren Koules and Len Barrie produced a 72-hour makeover for Tampa Bay's roster through the first day of the summer free agency period. ...more

July 2, 2008

The start of free agency is like Christmas morning in July around the NHL. ...more

July 1, 2008