Lightning coach Barry Melrose went out for a walk Tuesday as the rest of the team lined up on a bus. ...more

November 12, 2008

Tampa Bay G Olie Kolzig mixed up his routine on days in which he plays by not only taking the ice but also speaking to the media following the team's morning skate in order to accommodate the number of Washington media members requesting to speak to him in his return to Verizon Center. ...more

November 11, 2008

It took longer than expected, but overall No. 1 pick Steven Stamkos finally found the back of the net, and he didn't stop at just one. ...more

October 31, 2008

After being outworked and outplayed for most of the night Saturday, the Lightning didn't exactly go out for a Sunday skate during practice. ...more

October 27, 2008

Former Lightning defenseman Dan Boyle said he can now turn the page after his return visit to the building in which he hoisted the Stanley Cup. ...more

October 26, 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 in a weekly diary to provide Tribune readers an insight to a new way of life along his rookie journey. ...more

October 26, 2008

The Lightning threw money around this summer like an Ivy League grad with a new credit card, in hopes of creating a high-octane group of forwards. ...more

October 21, 2008

Although plenty of positives came out of Thursday's Lightning game, the result was still a negative. ...more

October 17, 2008

Free-agent defenseman Marek Malik skated with the Lightning on Thursday morning as the team assesses where the 6-foot-6, 240-pound Czech Republic native stands with his conditioning. Tampa Bay vice president of hockey operations Brian Lawton said it could be anywhere from three-to-five days, depending on how Malik performs on his physical, before the defenseman is signed. Lightning coach Barry Melrose is targeting Tuesday's game against the Thrashers for Malik to make his debut. ...more

October 17, 2008

After taking two days to shake off any jet lag, Camp Melrose Place reopened for business Wednesday as the Lightning attempt to recover from the season-opening two-game losing streak in Europe during the weekend. ...more

October 9, 2008