The mood surrounding the Lightning locker room these days is as somber as a rainy day funeral procession. ...more

December 29, 2007

TAMPA - The mood surrounding the Lightning locker room these days is as somber as a rainy day funeral procession. There has been little emotion, scarce smiles and a miniscule amount of enjoyment. And it didn't get much better Friday when goaltender Marc Denis was absent from practice after he was placed on waivers, all but ending his tumultuous two seasons in a Lightning uniform. ...more

December 28, 2007

G Johan Holmqvist was pulled early in the second period of Thursday's loss after giving up three goals on 11 shots, but he was put back in during the third period. ...more

December 28, 2007

Karri Ramo skated behind his net during a stoppage of play, stuck out his stick and gave a quick pat to the shin of Washington center Tomas Fleischmann. ...more

December 27, 2007

The reason for the season ended Tuesday, leaving the Lightning in the mood for receiving rather than giving. ...more

December 26, 2007

The reason for the season ended Tuesday, leaving the Lightning in the mood for receiving rather than giving. ...more

December 25, 2007

Throughout the post-lockout era in Tampa Bay, the groundswell around the Lightning's inconsistencies often pointed squarely at the play of the team's goaltenders - no matter who they were. ...more

December 23, 2007

Karri Ramo got to bed at a decent hour Thursday night, woke up Friday morning in plenty of time to get a good breakfast and arrive in plenty of time for practice. ...more

December 22, 2007

The future of the franchise turns into the present tonight. And should goaltender Karri Ramo provide the Lightning with a boost, his presence will be quite a gift to a struggling team. ...more

December 20, 2007

It was as astonishing an image as you're likely to see this season, no matter how frustrating things get for the Tampa Bay Lightning the rest of the way. ...more

December 18, 2007