The glass half-full faction would say the Lightning are not far from success based on 18 of their 22 losses this season (including overtime and shootouts) coming by one goal (discounting empty-net goals). ...more

December 17, 2008

In addition to a lack of scoring, one glaring element missing from the Lightning is an attitude. ...more

November 29, 2008

Too little sustained offense and too many untimely penalties led to too much Stanley Cup champions for the Lightning to overcome Thursday night. ...more

November 14, 2008

Lightning D Janne Niskala recently told General Manager Brian Lawton that if he wasn't going to play regularly then he would like to return to play in Europe. After clearing waivers Wednesday, Niskala was reassigned to the Finland national team, and once the European leagues resume play, Niskala will be officially assigned to a team likely in Sweden or Finland. ...more

November 6, 2008

Through the opening two weeks of the Lightning season, the defense seemed lost. ...more

October 23, 2008

The Lightning's top pick is seeing more ice time. ...more

October 19, 2008

The Lightning seem to be so close to finding the positive side of the score sheet. And yet, they are still so far away. ...more

October 19, 2008

Tampa Bay's defense will receive a big boost for Thursday's game against the New York Islanders with the return of Paul Ranger. ...more

October 15, 2008

The Bolts are expected to bolster their defense before Thursday's game against the Islanders. ...more

October 13, 2008

Defenseman Paul Ranger participated in full practice drills Wednesday, the first time he has been cleared for full contact since undergoing shoulder surgery during the offseason. But he hasn't been cleared to return to game action - yet. ...more

October 9, 2008