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 second half of back-to-back games are generally reserved for the other guy. But Mike Smith wants to be the guy. ...more

January 5, 2009

For new Tampa Prep coach Doug Smith, the transition from assistant to head coach has been relatively painless when it comes to on-field duties. ...more

November 17, 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 and provide a weekly diary to give Tribune readers an insight to a new way of life along his rookie journey. ...more

October 19, 2008