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Bolts Cut it Off

Instead of playoff beards this playoff season, it’d looking like the Bolts are going to be sporting waxed domes.  To raise money, awareness, and support for pediatric cancer, several members of…Read More

Organizational Success from Top to Bottom

This may have never been done before.  It might be a completely new acheivment.  Of course, no one knows because no one focuses on hockey in the south, but it is nonetheless a complete victory for the…Read More

Everblades make Playoffs, Set Example

As the Lightning try to build off of their 4-2 win over Carolina to head into the playoffs on a high note, another team in the organization made the playoffs yesterday: the ECHL affiliate Florida Everblades. For…Read More

Lightning sign Goalie Nagle

Life got more exciting between the pipes for the Lightning announced today that they signed goaltender Pat Nagle of Ferris State to a 2 year contract.  Nagle was nominated for the Hobey Baker Award this…Read More

No Punishment for Lecavalier, Other Discipline Problems

Today, it was decided that Vinny Lecavalier would not be additionally disciplined for his slash of P.K. Subban in last night’s game at Bell Center.  Lecavalier was given a slashing major and a game…Read More

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Lightning Dump Fadden after Intoxication Charges

That’s a fun headline, right?  The Lightning placed promising prospect Mitch Fadden on unconditional…Read More

Kubina Suspended, Chara Carelessly Chillin’

Pavel Kubina has been suspended for three games by the NHL for his elbow to the back of David Bolland’s…Read More

Lightning Stay Put on Deadline Day

Having already made some big-name trades, the Steve Yzerman and the Bolts stayed put today as the rest…Read More

Bolts send Ellis to Ducks for McElhinney

The Lightning and the Ducks swamped somewhat irrelevant goaltenders today in a day that saw many a head-puzzling…Read More

What the Pens/Stars Trade Means for Tampa

Good Morning Hockey Bay-ers! Do you smell that in the air? Ah, it’s the sweet smell of terrible…Read More

Bolts Land Brewer

Today the Lightning got in on the trade action and sent away the most awesome-named person in the organization (Brock Beukeboom) along with a third round pick in 2011 to St. Louis for defenseman Eric Brewer. …Read More

A Smackdown only Yzerman Could Give

A few days ago, Mario Lemieux became one of the most polarizing people in hockey.  He released a statement criticizing the league for not employing more punishment on the New York Islanders for the brawl…Read More

Bolts get Break as Trade Season Heats Up

It has been three days since the debacle against the Sabres, and a three-day layoff couldn’t have come at a better time.  The Lightning needed time to collect themselves, and three off-days did just…Read More

Smith Clears Waivers, Heads to Norfolk

We  all saw this coming, as one goaltender had to move after the acquisition of Dwayne Roloson.  It seems that player has been chosen, and it is Mike Smith.  Smith was put on waivers yesterday and…Read More

Off Day Notes

The Lightning don’t play again until Friday night when they take on the division rival Capitals, but that doesn’t mean the organization hasn’t been busy.  Lots has been going on in…Read More

The Countdown Begins

With the All-Star Weekend out of the way and Martin St. Louis and Steven Stamkos home safe and sound, the attention of the hockey world turns its attention to the next big day on the NHL calendar: the…Read More

The Three-Headed Monster Between the Pipes

It is a common belief that accumulating the most talent you can at any position is a good thing, particularly in net.  Having a 1-1a situation in goal is an envied position to be in, but it brings its…Read More

Roloson, St. Louis Lead in 1-0 Overtime Victory

It took just one game for newcomer Dwayne Roloson to make an impact for his Tampa Bay Lightning teammates. Clad in his New York Islanders mask and uniform number 31, Roloson made 34 saves – including…Read More

Tampa Signs Free Agent Defenseman Bergeron

Tampa Bay Lightning Vice President and General Manager Steve Yzerman announced the signing of five-foot, nine-inch, 198 pound defenseman Marc-Andre Bergeron this afternoon to a one year, two-way contract. …Read More

Roloson, Bolts Set to Battle Caps for First

Newly-acquired goaltender Dwayne Roloson will get his first start in net tonight for the Tampa Bay Lightning, as they battle the Washington Capitals for the top spot in the Southeast Division.  This…Read More

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