Lightning associate coach Mike Sullivan clapped his hands together as he walked up and down the bench. Later in Thursday's game against the Islanders, Coach John Tortorella did the same while patting a few backs along the way. ...more

November 3, 2007

With few exceptions, line combinations can be fleeting on a John Tortorella-coached team. ...more

October 21, 2007

Mike Sullivan paused every so slightly before answering, but the response was honest. No, he really hasn't given much thought about returning to his native Massachusetts tonight in his first meeting as a Lightning associate coach facing the team he used to coach, the Boston Bruins. ...more

October 18, 2007

The tape doesn't lie to the Lightning coaching staff. So after reviewing the events of Saturday's 6-4 loss in Sunrise to in-state rival Florida, Lightning coach John Tortorella and associate Mike Sullivan brought the players in for a full-fledged practice Tuesday morning. ...more

October 17, 2007