Lightning GM Brian Lawton has shot down reports that interim coach Rick Tocchet is already guaranteed to be behind the Tampa Bay bench next season. ...more

March 7, 2009

Zenon Konopka experienced the hockey version of "Planes, Trains and Automobiles" on Wednesday. ...more

December 12, 2008

During pregame ceremonies Saturday night, Lightning center Jeff Halpern made his way to the Tampa Bay bench as his name was announced as part of the playing roster. ...more

October 13, 2008

John Tortorella already feels the void. Less than 24 hours after being fired, the most successful coach in Lightning history expressed disappointment he won't be behind the Tampa Bay bench next season helping lead another turnaround. ...more

June 5, 2008

Had John Tortorella sat in the stands of Tuesday's game instead of coaching from behind the Tampa Bay bench, the ice might have been littered with concession-stand fare or even a rotten vegetable or two. ...more

January 16, 2008

Vinny Lecavalier dropped his stick, fell to his knees and went sprawling into the sideboards in front of the Tampa Bay bench early in the second period Saturday as a collective quiet engulfed the crowd. ...more

December 2, 2007