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NHL Decides To Terminate Current CBA

On Wednesday morning the NHL filed its CBA termination notice to the NHLPA. Set to expire on 15 September 2012, this action should not be much of a surprise to anyone, as the current CBA heavily favors…Read More

Stamkos Named Finalist For Hart Trophey

Steven Stamkos named finalist for the Hart Trophey! Here’s a break down of his amazing 60 goal season:                   Read | Share

Lightning Sign UMD F J.T. Brown

Today the Tampa Bay Lightning announced the signing of University of Minnesota-Duluth Winger J.T. Brown to a 2-year entry level contract. Brown, who is known for his speed and shot, just finished his…Read More

Tampa Bay Lightning Sign G Sebastien Caron

Steve Yzerman and the Bolts have reached far across the pond to sign Goaltender Sebastien Caron from the Iserlohn Roosters. Caron has had NHL experience before, being drafted #86 overall in Round 3 by…Read More

A New Baby Bolt Is Born!!

The Bolts By The Bay Staff would like to congratulate forward Adam Hall and his wife Deena on the birth of their new baby boy. Welcome to hockey paradise, Evan John Hall! 8 pounds, 4 ounces, 20 3/4″…Read More

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McDonald’s Ticket Office Ribbon Cutting, Morning Skate, And More

Another piece to the $40 million renovations to the Tampa Bay Times Forum is about to be completed tomorrow.…Read More

Steven Stamkos: 50 Goals… Again!

After going goalless in the last 2 tilts, Steven Stamkos found his scoring touch and notched his 49th…Read More

#BeTheThunder: Tuesday Night Is Social Media Night!! Free Boston Trip!!

Do you and a guest want to fly to Boston to see the series finale on March 27th, have paid parking at…Read More

Mike Green Gets The #Shanaban

In Thursday night’s game against The Washington Capitals, at 11:03 of the second period, Brett…Read More

BREAKING: Steve Downie Traded To Colorado

Lightning GM, Steve Yzerman, announced that the Tampa Bay Lightning have acquired a 1st round draft…Read More

BREAKING: Pavel Kubina Traded To Philadelphia Flyers

The Tampa Bay Lightning have traded Pavel Kubina to the Philadelphia Flyers and have acquired Florida’s 2nd round draft pick in either 2012 or 2013, a 4th round pick in the 2013 NHL Draft, and left…Read More

BREAKING: Dominic Moore Traded To San Jose

Steve Yzerman, Lightning General Manager, has announced that Dominic Moore has been traded to the San Jose Sharks in exchange for a previously acquired 2nd round pick in the draft and their 7th round selection. The…Read More

Our Sincerest Condolences To The Esposito And Selivanov Families

Daughter of Lightning founder and NHL Hall Of Famer Phil Esposito, Carrie Esposito Selivanov, passed away on Monday, January 30, 2012 from an unknown illness. She passed away in Germany where she was residing…Read More

NHLPA Does Not Consent to Realignment Plan

Recently announced, the National Hockey League Player’s Association (NHLPA) has refused to agree to the proposed realignment plan approved by the NHL Board of Governors.  What does this mean? …Read More

Bolts Acquire Brendan Mikkelson From Flames

After the beating they took Thursday night at the hands of the defending Stanley Cup champion Boston Bruins, losing 9-0, it was expected that the Calgary Flames would have to start moving some players…Read More

Bolts @ Sharks Update: MARTY RETURNS!

 Marty St. Louis will return to the game in tonight’s game.        

Lightning Recall Oberg And Wyman

As The Tampa Bay Lightning travel tomorrow to San Jose for a meeting with The Sharks, JT Wyman and Evan Oberg are getting ready to make the trip as well. Today Lightning Vice President and General Manager…Read More

Referee Escapes The Shanaban

In a match up between The Philadelphia Flyers and The Washington Capitals an incident occurred with approximately six minutes and forty-eight seconds left in the third period. Referee Stephen Walkom…Read More

Marty St. Louis’ 800th point!

Bolts By The Bay would like to congradulate Marty St. Louis On his 800th career point!   

Dana Tyrell To Be Called Up, Other Changes Being Made

Blair Jones was sent to Norfolk on waivers on Wednesday after practice. Photo taken by: Dolly Reynolds The Lightning have not been performing up to their potential,  and it’s obvious that changes…Read More

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