While the Lightning's lack of success has created a murmur among all the naysayers this season, Tampa Bay's most recognizable figure has been relatively quiet. ...more

December 26, 2008

Veteran C Chris Gratton cleared waivers on Tuesday and was assigned to Tampa Bay's American Hockey League affiliate. Whether he'll report this week is unknown. ...more

December 10, 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

Before Tampa Bay departed for its four-game road trip, RW Radim Vrbata informed the team he would like to pack his bags for a trip home. ...more

December 9, 2008

One of Tampa Bay's prized free agent acquisitions is bolting for home. Lightning right wing Radim Vrbata, who was signed to a three-year contract worth $9 million on July 1, has asked the team to release him from his contract so he can return to his native Czech Republic, according to a team source. ...more

December 8, 2008

After Saturday's loss in Denver, interim coach Rick Tocchet fired a warning shot to players he thought were not giving enough. ...more

December 3, 2008

Jeff Halpern knows he's not ready to return to the Lightning lineup - yet. ...more

December 2, 2008

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

November 29, 2008

Tampa Bay came out flat before flat-lining its way to a 7-3 loss to the New Jersey Devils. ...more

November 24, 2008

Watching Steven Stamkos fly around the Forum ice on Tuesday, it looked like the rookie was ready to break out and show the NHL he can be a factor. ...more

November 19, 2008