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

It took several months for Tampa Bay quarterback Jeff Garcia to finally have one week of pleasure. ...more

October 13, 2008

Lightning rookie 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 provide a weekly diary to share his journey with Tribune readers. ...more

October 12, 2008

Steven Stamkos strides into the Lightning locker room, making sure to veer to the right to avoid the giant logo in the middle of the floor, and finds his locker stall. ...more

October 11, 2008

Tampa Bay submitted its final 24-man roster for today's season-opening game against the New York Rangers in Prague, Czech Republic, and defenseman Jamie Heward was a surprise addition. ...more

October 4, 2008

When Nick Tarnasky broke his thumb on the first day of training camp it robbed him of the chance to audition for a job on the Lightning's overcrowded forward ranks. ...more

September 29, 2008

When Olie Kolzig traded in the red, white and blue jersey he wore in Washington for 17 seasons for the black and white he now dons, a plethora of thoughts raced through his head? ...more

September 28, 2008

Vinny Lecavalier is the only current player on the Lightning roster who experienced the team's last training camp in Europe. It was held in Austria in 1998, when Lecavalier was a rookie. ...more

September 27, 2008

It was shocking enough when six high school football players were accused of sodomizing six younger teammates with a broomstick during training camp. But the scandal was raised to a whole new level when the coaches were accused of turning a blind eye to the hazing. ...more

September 24, 2008

With eyes and minds wide open of those evaluating the goings-on at Lightning training camp, preconceived notions stand a chance to be erased. ...more

September 24, 2008