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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 with her family. She leaves behind her husband, former NHLer and  Tampa Bay Lightning player Alex Selivanov, and  three children, Dylan (18), Nikko (13) and Rocco (10). Phil Esposito released a statement this evening regarding his daughter’s passing: “On behalf of Alex Selivanov, Carrie’s sisters Laurie and Cherise, and my wife Bridget, I’d like to thank everyone in the Tampa Bay community and in the hockey fraternity [...]

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?  Well for this Tampa Bay Lightning fan, I am happy, as I had previously discussed in a past article, I was not a big fan of the proposed realignment.  To quickly recap why, it made no sense to me that the Lightning and the Panthers were placed in a division/conference with five North-Eastern teams.  But other than my personal feelings on this, what is this indicative of?  A strong union not [...]

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 around. Well, it may be happening, as the Flames have already secured a deal Friday, although not mind-blowing, with the Tampa Bay Lightning. The Bolts have released forward Blair Jones in exchange for Flames defenseman Brendan Mikkelson. Mikkelson, 24 years old, 6’3 and 204 pounds, was drafted in the second round, 31st overall in 2005 by the Anaheim Ducks. Since then he has played in 86 [...]

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

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 Steve Yzerman announced the recall of the two prospects from The Lightning’s AHL team, The Norfolk Admirals.

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 checks  Kimmo Timonen.   As you can clearly see the Referee Stephen Walkom jumps in the air and braces for impact, he did not use only the point of his elbow, but his whole body. These considerations were taken into effect : Referee Stephen Walkom has no prior violations. The incident appears to be accidental, and he braces his entire body for impact. No injuries occurred as a result of the hit. No Shanaban will be issued, the Shanahammer will [...]

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

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 need to be made. Some changes are already in effect…