On the ice, Mike Smith remained silent on Monday. Off the ice, however, it was finally revealed that Smith is suffering from post-concussion syndrome, which has kept the team's No. 1 goaltender out of action since Jan. 30. When he'll return is unclear as Smith said he's been suffering from the symptoms for at least a month, but he didn't report the problem to the team medical staff until he was pulled from a start on Jan. 30. ...more

February 9, 2009

Two days after all 29 teams passed on LW Jussi Jokinen, the Lightning dealt the 25-year-old forward to Carolina on Saturday. ...more

February 8, 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 readers an insight into a new way of life during his rookie journey. ...more

February 8, 2009

The game of roster rotation continued for the Lightning on Wednesday. ...more

February 5, 2009

After pulling themselves into the playoff conversation a week ago, the Lightning have put together a weak run since. ...more

February 4, 2009

The goaltending carousel landed Karri Ramo between the pipes Tuesday night, an area he could guard for the time being while the team waits to find out status of No. 1 goaltender Mike Smith. ...more

February 4, 2009

Before boarding an airplane in the pouring rain Monday afternoon, the Lightning played a shell game with their goaltenders, moving players around faster than a street-corner shuffler. ...more

February 2, 2009

In every conceivable way, the Lightning let opportunity after opportunity slip away. ...more

January 31, 2009

One man does not a loss create. But that didn't stop Lightning goaltender Mike Smith from shouldering the blame for a 3-2 loss to Carolina on Thursday, dropping Tampa Bay 10 points out of the final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. ...more

January 30, 2009

Following the loss of G Olie Kolzig for the season to surgery to repair a ruptured biceps tendon, the Lightning are left with little depth in net in terms of backup experience. ...more

January 30, 2009