Lightning coach Barry Melrose went out for a walk Tuesday as the rest of the team lined up on a bus. ...more

November 12, 2008

Lightning center and No. 1 overall draft pick Steven Stamkos is making the transition this season from junior star to NHL regular. Throughout the season, the 18-year-old from Markham, Ontario, will share his experiences with Tribune writer Erik Erlendsson and provide a weekly diary to offer Tribune readers an insight to a new way of life along his rookie journey. ...more

November 9, 2008

It hasn't quite been a year since LW Ryan Craig last suited up in a regular-season game. It just feels that way for Craig. ...more

November 2, 2008

Lightning coach Barry Melrose is not a fan of altering a lineup coming off a victory, but when Tampa Bay returns to the ice Saturday against San Jose, at least two new faces will be inserted to face the Sharks. ...more

October 24, 2008

While Brian Lawton had served as Lightning general manager since his hiring June 25, his official title was vice president of hockey operations. ...more

October 23, 2008

The transaction wire buzzed often for the Lightning on Tuesday as the evolving roster continues to spin. ...more

October 22, 2008

The Lightning's top pick is seeing more ice time. ...more

October 19, 2008

In the grand scheme, Steven Stamkos' first goal in a Lightning uniform carried very little weight - he didn't even keep the puck. ...more

September 24, 2008

Three days ago, Dana Tyrell was wrapping up a rookie tournament in Traverse City, Mich., with some of Tampa Bay's top prospects. ...more

September 20, 2008

After four days of keeping fans on the edge of their seats anticipating the next move, the Lightning took a deep breath on Wednesday to evaluate where they stood. ...more

July 3, 2008