The indoctrination of Steven Stamkos to the NHL hit some hardships this season. ...more

February 19, 2009

Brad Richards' last moment inside the St. Pete Times Forum saw him pushing a large wheeled cart that carried the weight of his equipment bag along with the stockpile of his hockey sticks. ...more

January 19, 2009

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 to give Tribune readers an insight into his new way of life in his rookie journey. ...more

December 7, 2008

Before Steve Downie ever suited up for a regular-season NHL game, the 22-year-old winger from Newmarket, Ontario, carried with him a nasty reputation. ...more

December 2, 2008

Steven Stamkos jumped up, then went to one knee and pumped his fist after seeing Vinny Lecavalier raise his arms in celebration. ...more

November 1, 2008

Sporting a playoff-like beard that Steven Stamkos admitted took about a week to grow, the next franchise center for the Lightning felt loose enough to crack a couple of jokes Thursday, one day before he is expected to become the first overall pick in the NHL entry draft. ...more

June 20, 2008