Steve Yzerman, Brett Hull, Luc Robitaille and Brian Leetch are going into the Hockey Hall of Fame. ...more

June 24, 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 19-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

March 14, 2009

John Tortorella back behind an NHL bench is the best hockey news since Wayne Gretzky gave up the violin, writes Martin Fennelly. ...more

February 24, 2009

Hockey superstar Wayne Gretzky is quoted as saying, "A good player goes where the puck is. A great player knows where the puck is going to be." ...more

January 18, 2009

Rick Tocchet has a simple request of the Lightning in his first visit to Phoenix as a head coach. ...more

January 7, 2009

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

In his short time behind the bench, interim Lightning coach Rick Tocchet has delivered his message loud and clear - he's in charge and things are going to be done his way. ...more

November 21, 2008

Tampa Bay Lightning Head Coach Barry Melrose has been relieved of his duties and Associate Coach Rick Tocchet has been elevated to interim head coach, Executive Vice President & General Manager Brian Lawton announced today. Melrose, 52, was named the sixth head coach in Lightning history on June 24, and compiled a 5-7-4 record this season. ...more

November 14, 2008

Lightning co-owners Oren Koules and Len Barrie are ready to face the fans. ...more

July 10, 2008

Another cornerstone from Tampa Bay's Stanley Cup days is bolting for the West Coast, and Dan Boyle is none too happy about how it all came down. ...more

July 5, 2008