Brad Richards' last moment inside the St. Pete Times Forum saw him pushing a large wheeled cart that carried the weight of his equipment bag along with the stockpile of his hockey sticks. ...more

January 19, 2009

While the Ringling Bros. Circus left town earlier in the week, a different three-ring act rolled into town Thursday. ...more

January 16, 2009

Although the toughest challenge of a five-game road swing still awaited the Lightning later Tuesday night, the trip already was looking like a success even before the team took the ice against the Sharks. ...more

January 13, 2009

trading iconic superstar Vinny Lecavalier. ...more

January 13, 2009

Playing their first game without No. 1 draft pick Steven Stamkos, the Lightning showed their future star how much conditioning plays a part in having success late in games. ...more

January 11, 2009

Even with what amounts to a lifetime contract, the on-again trade rumors involving Lightning captain Vinny Lecavalier refuse to go away. ...more

January 10, 2009

Taking advantage of a five-day period of rest for his shoulder isn't even a consideration for Lightning C Vinny Lecavalier. ...more

January 9, 2009

Tampa Bay Lightning center Vinny Lecavalier has been named to his fourth NHL All-Star Game, the league announced today. ...more

January 8, 2009

Whether Lightning interim coach Rick Tocchet sent a message to Tampa Bay's top three offensive players during Sunday's victory in Atlanta or not, it was difficult to miss the intention. ...more

January 6, 2009

Less than 24 hours before taking to the ice Sunday, D Andrej Meszaros sat for 45 minutes while doctors sewed together 64 stitches to his upper lip, the inside of his lip, along his gum line and the roof of his mouth. ...more

January 5, 2009