Taking advantage of a five-day period of rest for his shoulder isn't even a consideration for Lightning C Vinny Lecavalier. ...more

January 9, 2009

Tampa Bay Lightning center Vinny Lecavalier has been named to his fourth NHL All-Star Game, the league announced today. ...more

January 8, 2009

The Lightning took Sunday off. No practice. Does that mean they're fat and happy after winning three in a row? ...more

December 29, 2008

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 readers an insight into a new way of life during his rookie journey. ...more

December 28, 2008

Tampa Bay placed winger Jussi Jokinen on waivers Friday, hours before the holiday roster freeze went into effect. Jokinen has until noon today to be claimed by another team. ...more

December 20, 2008

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

Ex-Tampa Bay head coach Barry Melrose took shots at his former organization, including ownership and his former associate coach. ...more

December 9, 2008

TAMPA BAY – The Lightning have reassigned center Chris Gratton to Norfolk of the AHL and right wing Radim Vrbata to BK Mlada Boleslav of the Czech Extraliga after both players cleared waivers on Tuesday. ...more

December 9, 2008

Lance Maulsby, an 8-year-old history buff, requested a meeting with Mayor Pam Iorio, and on Nov. 5 was granted his request. Iorio chatted with the Academy of the Holy Names third-grader about politics, social studies and history as well as the Tampa Bay Rays, Buccaneers and Lightning. Maulsby has memorized facts regarding past wars and was able to engage the mayor during their brief visit in her downtown office. ...more

December 3, 2008

TAMPA BAY – The Lightning acquired right wing Lauri Tukonen from the Dallas Stars in exchange for defenseman Andrew Hutchinson. ...more

November 30, 2008