TBO Tampa Bay Lightning

Tortorella Fires Off Criticism At New Lightning Owners

Sat, 06 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EDT

Before offering his first critique as an analyst, former Lightning coach John Tortorella didn't hold back in assessing his prior team's new regime.

Tortorella Gets Back In Game, Lands TV Gig

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EDT

As NHL teams finalize plans for training camps this month, John Tortorella - for the first time he can remember in his career - is preparing for something completely different.

Lecavalier Thinks He'll Be Set For Season Opener

Mon, 01 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EDT

As the days before reporting for Lightning training camp continue to dwindle, Vinny Lecavalier is hoping he'll be able to suit up when the games count for real.

Meszaros, Lightning Finalize Deal

Sun, 31 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EDT

Andrej Meszaros worked out this summer while working through some nervous anxiousness.

Lightning Deal For Senators' Meszaros

Sat, 30 Aug 2008 00:12:42 EDT

After spending nearly three weeks in the NHL spotlight during free agency, only to retreat behind the curtain for the past month, the Lightning returned to center stage Friday.

Lightning Acquire Defenseman Andrej Meszaros

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 20:06:00 EDT

After working diligently to work out a deal to acquire defenseman Andrej Meszaros from the Ottawa Senators, the Lightning finally reached an agreement Friday night.

Campbell Leaves Role With Bolts

Sat, 23 Aug 2008 00:34:28 EDT

Another architect of past Lightning glory left the building Friday. But former team president Ron Campbell won't be going far. A prominent part of the team's success in the nine years under the ownership umbrella of Palace Sports and Entertainment, Campbell will act as a senior adviser to the new ownership group, OK Hockey.

Bolts Sign Stamkos To $2.625M Deal

Wed, 30 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT

Steven Stamkos' first pro contract is signed and sealed. Now he just has to deliver.

Bolts Bash Puts Spotlight On Vinny, Investment

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT

Nice touch for the Tampa Bay Lightning to stage a town hall meeting for the public and to include season ticket holders at the press conference for the Vinny Lecavalier contract extension. Even if some media regulars couldn't find seats.

New Bolts Owner 'Passionate About His Hockey'

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 01:20:00 EDT

Oren Koules has made it to the NHL. And passion comes up again, this time out of his own mouth.

Islanders Get OK To Speak To Tortorella

Sat, 19 Jul 2008 00:05:00 EDT

TAMPA Former Lightning coach John Tortorella could be in line to take over the vacant head coaching position with the New York Islanders.

Lightning Add Ex-Goalie Vernon To Front Office

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT

The Lightning continue to round out their front-office staff, bringing more NHL experience into the fold.

Lightning Will Travel Abroad, Out West

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT

A trip across the pond and two others across the continent highlight the new-look Lightning's 2008-09 regular-season schedule.

NHL Releases Lightning Season Schedule

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 12:16:00 EDT

The full season schedule for the Lightning has been, with the season starting with a pair of weekend games in Prague, Czech Republic, against the New York Rangers.

Who's Who? Lightning Will Find Out Soon Enough

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT

Tampa Bay has turned over its roster so dramatically this offseason, it's not a stretch to suggest that name tags will be handed out when players report for training camp Sept. 16.

Lightning Give Fans Chance To Speak Up

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 01:11:28 EDT

After all the enthusiasm and excitement - along with a little bit of pessimism - created in the past three weeks, the new brain trust of the Lightning presented themselves to the Tampa Bay fan base Tuesday.

Bolts Put To Rest Concerns About Goalie Situation

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT

In case there was any doubt about Mike Smith's standing as the Lightning's No. 1 goaltender following the signing of veteran free agent Olie Kolzig this month, Tampa Bay sent Smith a message Monday that he received all the way up in Sault Ste. Marie.

Lightning Extend Contract With Goaltender Smith

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 12:38:00 EDT

The busy offseason for the Tampa Bay Lightning continued Monday as the team signed goaltender Mike Smith to a two-year contract extension.

Ownership's Passion Excites Vinny

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT

Vinny Lecavalier said he senses the enthusiasm new owners Oren Koules and Len Barrie exude with each conversation he has with them. So the face of the franchise is all for finishing out his playing days with the Lightning.

Report: Lecavalier Signs 11-Year Extension

Sat, 12 Jul 2008 22:51:00 EDT

TAMPA – Lightning center Vinny Lecavalier is all but officially a member for life of the team that originally drafted him in 1998.