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

January 11, 2009

For nearly 60 minutes Friday morning, Steven Stamkos stayed on the ice. For nearly 60 minutes, the overall top pick in this past summer's draft endured a grueling workout normally reserved for those out of the lineup. ...more

January 10, 2009

Tampa Bay Lightning rookie Steven Stamkos has been chosen to play in the 2009 NHL YoungStars Game, the league announced today. ...more

January 9, 2009

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

January 4, 2009

Dance and rock music filled the locker room. Players cracked smiles. Suddenly, the Lightning didn't look so downtrodden. ...more

December 28, 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 to give readers an insight into a new way of life during his rookie journey. ...more

December 28, 2008

Across North America this morning, in particular the northern regions, burgeoning hockey players will look under a Christmas tree and see dozens of presents waiting to be opened. ...more

December 25, 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 to give readers an insight into a new way of life during his rookie journey. ...more

December 21, 2008

Lightning LW/C Jussi Jokinen went unclaimed on the waiver wire Saturday and suited up against the Thrashers. ...more

December 21, 2008

As Gary Roberts walked out of the trainer's room Thursday morning, frustrated with an elbow injury that has been keeping him off the ice, he spoke of retirement after this season. ...more

December 19, 2008