Victor Hedman had his fair share of well-wishers show up at Bell Centre on Friday, a day after the rookie defenseman took a vicious hit from Ottawa winger Chris Neil. ...more

November 7, 2009

Capitals forward Donald Brashear was suspended Monday by the NHL for a total of six games - five for what the league called a "blind-side hit" on Rangers center Blair Betts - and will miss Game 7 of the teams' first-round playoff series tonight. ...more

April 28, 2009

The new look Lightning fans were promised during the summer never materialized. And in a season filled with new-look lows, Saturday's 9-3 beat-down at the hands of the Hurricanes looked like another new low. ...more

March 8, 2009

For the first time, the Lightning this week will hold a father/mentor trip, which has become a staple of many teams around the league. Many of the clubs, such as Washington and the New York Islanders last week, hold the trip during a two-game swing through the Sunshine State. ...more

February 16, 2009

The beauty of hockey lies in the speed, skill and passion of the game. Things happen quickly in the sport, often at a breakneck pace. ...more

February 1, 2009

At various points this season, the Lighting have snatched defeat out of the hands of victory. On Thursday, their fate wound up in the hands of the guys in stripes. ...more

December 19, 2008

Despite all the changes during the summer, Lightning owner Oren Koules said there is still plenty to like about his team. ...more

November 18, 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