Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Lightning

Team USA on brink of medal in Stockholm

Team USA on brink of medal in Stockholm

Thursday’s meeting between Team USA and Russia was not exactly the Miracle on Ice, but stunning nonetheless.
05/17/13
Bolts' St. Louis up for players' union honor

Bolts' St. Louis up for players' union honor

Tampa Bay's Marty St. Louis is a finalist for the Ted Lindsay Award, given annually to the league's most outstanding player as selected by the NHLPA.
05/10/13
Vinik vows to remain active in Tampa despite fund closure

Vinik vows to remain active in Tampa despite fund closure

Lightning owner Jeff Vinik says he plans to focus on philanthropy and other projects that will help the area around the Forum thrive.
05/09/13
With No. 3 draft pick, Lightning scouts eye top talent

With No. 3 draft pick, Lightning scouts eye top talent

Though the NHL entry draft is more than a month away, the Tampa Bay Lightning scouting staff will begin the process of finalizing its list of the top available players.
05/07/13

Lightning sign D Gudas to 3-year contract

Tampa Bay defenseman Radko Gudas impressed the Lightning so much during his 22 games in the NHL this year, he was quickly signed to a new deal.
05/06/13
Fennelly: Bolts’ Cooper ready for frantic offseason

Fennelly: Bolts’ Cooper ready for frantic offseason

Tampa Bay Lightning coach Jon Cooper’s summer is bound to be interesting, busy – and uncomfortable, writes Martin Fennelly.
05/05/13
Lightning’s Vinik to shut down hedge fund, return money to investors

Lightning’s Vinik to shut down hedge fund, return money to investors

Lightning hockey team owner Jeff Vinik is shutting down the hedge fund that he manages from Tampa, and is returning remaining money to his outside investors.
05/03/13
Lesson in Rays-ump flap: Think before you tweet

Lesson in Rays-ump flap: Think before you tweet

The social media tool is extremely popular, especially among athletes and other celebrities. But occasionally, a tweet provides the chance for somebody to put their virtual foot in their mouth.
05/03/13

Lightning auction raises $15,000 for Boston fund

TAMPA The Tampa Bay Lightning raised just more than $14,500 with a recent auction to benefit victims of the Boston Marathon bombings.
05/02/13

Lightning agree to terms with 2011 draft pick Nesterov

The Tampa Bay Lightning agreed to terms with defenseman Nikita Nesterov on a three-year, entry-level contract, the team announced Tuesday.
04/30/13
Yzerman’s retooling of Lightning well under way

Yzerman’s retooling of Lightning well under way

After another disappointing season, changes are sure to be made before the Bolts reassemble for training camp.
04/30/13
Five keys for the Lightning in the offseason

Five keys for the Lightning in the offseason

Tribune beat writer Erik Erlendsson assesses the most important areas for the Bolts to improve before training camp in September.
04/30/13

Lightning notes: Bolts land third pick in draft

The Lightning didn't win the NHL draft lottery, but the better news is they didn't lose.
04/30/13
Contract status for Lightning roster

Contract status for Lightning roster

A breakdown of the contract status of key Lightning players for the 2013-14 season, when the salary cap drops from $70.2 to $64.3 million.
04/30/13
Familiar faults lead to familiar result for Bolts

Familiar faults lead to familiar result for Bolts

The Tampa Bay Lightning, who boast the top two scorers in the NHL, head into another offseason looking to upgrade their defense.
04/29/13

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