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Lightning schedule favors revamped team

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 15:47:00 EDT

The Tampa Bay Lightning open the season Oct. 3 in Atlanta followed by an Oct. 6 game in Carolina before opening the home schedule on Oct. 8 against New Jersey to start a three-game homestand.

Junior Ashton ready to step out of father's shadow

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EDT

The 6-foot-3, 205-pound right wing Carter Ashton is anything but the team's other first-round draft pick.

Expectations continue to rise for Stamkos

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Last year's No. 1 pick made a cameo appearance at the Lightning's prospect camp over the weekend and as he made the rounds, he had everyone asking, "Seen Stamkos?"

Bolts goalie Janus may get lost in mix

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Undrafted and virtually unnoticed as an 18-year-old, goaltender Jaroslav Janus quickly became a household name in his native Slovakia three months after his 19th birthday.

Walker will show anyone the finger

Sun, 12 Jul 2009 00:11:16 EDT

As new Lightning defenseman Matt Walker drives around the streets of Chicago this summer, he has no choice but to display his finger to his fellow drivers.

Health not an issue for new Lightning goaltender

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 16:03:00 EDT

The Lightning found their back-up goaltender, signing former Philadelphia backup Antero Niittymaki.

Vinny Lecavalier salary calculator

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 09:17:00 EDT

Lightning captain Vinny Lecavalier's 11-year, $85 million contract extension went into effect July 1, boosting his 2009-10 salary to a cool $10 million. Most work-a-day folks have no way to relate to an annual salary with so many zeros, but this calculator will put your annual income in terms relative to Vinny's salary. Just plug in your annual income.

Tyrell takes best shot at roster

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EDT

The crowd inside Toronto's Air Canada Centre seven months ago roared in appreciation when Team Sweden star defenseman Victor Hedman was leveled to the ice during a World Junior Championships pre-tournament exhibition game against Canada.

Lightning's Hedman signs standard rookie contract

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:33:00 EDT

Tampa Bay Lightning signed it top draft pick, No. 2 overall pick Victor Hedman, to a standard, three-year rookie contract.

Koules all smiles as Bolts present a united front

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 00:56:00 EDT

The Lightning introduced first-round draft picks Victor Hedman and Carter Ashton to some locals Wednesday at the Forum. General Manager Brian Lawton, Coach Rick Tocchet and co-owners Oren Koules and Len Barrie, hold the Len Barrie, formed a united front. And here's the big news:

Bolts rookie Hedman eager to hit the ice

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 00:34:35 EDT

After a whirlwind month filled with news conferences, interview requests, television cameras and a whole lot of parading around in NHL circles, Victor Hedman is ready for things to cool down.

Lightning apologize for late-night promotional calls

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 11:38:00 EDT

To Tampa Bay Lightning fans who received a midnight phone call with Lightning center Steven Stamkos on the other end of the line, the team would like to apologize for the inconvenience.

Lightning sign former Wild left wing

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 17:32:00 EDT

The Lightning bolstered their front line by signing left wing Stephane Veilleux to a one-year contract.

Lightning preseason schedule released

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 11:22:00 EDT

TAMPA - The Lightning might be a little homesick from all the travel the team will do during the preseason.

Lightning's Smaby among players filing for arbitration

Sun, 05 Jul 2009 22:31:00 EDT

TAMPA - Lightning defenseman Matt Smaby was among 20 NHL players who have elected for salary arbitration. A hearing date, to be determined later, will fall between Jul. 20 and Aug. 4. All hearings are held in Toronto.

Pens re-sign ex-Bolt

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EDT

The Pittsburgh Penguins have agreed to terms on a one-year contract with forward Ruslan Fedotenko, who joined the team a year ago as a free agent.

Canada calls for Vinny, Marty

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Lightning forwards Vinny Lecavalier and Marty St. Louis were among those invited to Team Canada's Olympic orientation camp, to be held in Calgary on Aug. 24-27.

Lightning top pick Hedman to debut at prospects camp

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 14:59:00 EDT

Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Victor Hedman, the No. 2 overall pick in last week's NHL Draft, headlines the additions to an updated list of players who will attend a prospect camp in Tampa next week.

Lightning to open Forum for public skating July 12

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 13:50:00 EDT

The Tampa Bay Lightning will host a free, public skate July 12 on the rink inside the St. Pete Times Forum. The Forum will be open from 3 to 5 p.m., and concessions will be available.

Two Bolts invited to Hockey Canada camp, but not Stamkos

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 13:06:00 EDT

Vinny and Marty get Team Canada camp invites, but Stamkos is not on the list.