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Prospect Performer of the Week
Syracuse Crunch defenseman Matt Taormina is this week's Tampa Bay Lightning Prospect Performer Of The Week, for the period ending March 11.
Taormina was just one of two Crunch players this past week, the other being JT Brown, to record points i...
Gudas and Sexton moves give Bolts grit and firepower
It's no easy task to oversee the decision making on one professional hockey team, much less two at the same time.
But that's just what Tampa Bay Lightning general manager Steve Yzerman did on Monday.
First, late in the afternoon, the Lightn...
Lightning Recall Defenseman Radko Gudas from Syracuse
TAMPA BAY – The Tampa Bay Lightning have recalled defenseman Radko Gudas from the Syracuse Crunch of the American Hockey League, vice president and general manager Steve Yzerman announced today. Gudas will wear jersey number 75.
Gudas, 22, has ...
Lightning acquire forward Dan Sexton from Anaheim
TAMPA BAY – The Tampa Bay Lightning have acquired forward Dan Sexton from the Anaheim Ducks in exchange for forward Kyle Wilson, vice president and general manager Steve Yzerman announced today.
Sexton, 25, has skated in 27 games this season wi...
Bolts Practice Report - March 11
The Tampa Bay Lightning chartered a 3 p.m. flight to Sunrise this afternoon, but not before holding an approximate 90-minute practice at the Tampa Bay Times Forum on Monday morning in preparation for tomorrow's game against the in-state rival Flor...
Lightning Defenseman Brendan Mikkelson reassigned to Syracuse
TAMPA BAY – The Tampa Bay Lightning have reassigned defenseman Brendan Mikkelson to the Syracuse Crunch of the American Hockey League, vice president and general manager Steve Yzerman announced today.
Mikkelson, 25, has skated in four games wi...
Rob Smith honored as Lightning Community Hero
TAMPA BAY – The Tampa Bay Lightning honored Rob Smith as the 28th Lightning Community Hero of the year during the first period of tonight's game against the Montreal Canadiens. Smith, who received a $50,000 donation from the Lightning Foundation a...
Game Day Notes: Desjardins gets the nod in goal
The Tampa Bay Lightning held an optional morning skate this morning at the Tampa Bay Times Forum to prepare for tonight's 7 p.m. puck drop against the Montreal Canadiens.
A few notes leading up to tonight's contest are as follows:
LINEUPS, I...
Bolts Report: March 8
Following a close 2-1 defeat to the Winnipeg Jets Thursday night, the Tampa Bay Lightning held an optional practice Friday morning in Brandon where several, but not all players skated.
Here are a few notes from today's session:
QUALITY SCORI...
Stamkos, Crosby poised to set 48-game marks
The first half of the 2012-13 has flown by. It's been a fantastic one for the Chicago Blackhawks, who have yet to lose in regulation, as well as for the Anaheim Ducks and Montreal Canadiens, who are leading their divisions at the midway point afte...
Lightning Team With Celebrity Pitchman Anthony Sullivan To Promote New Ticket Sales Plan
TAMPA BAY – The Tampa Bay Lightning hockey club is partnering with superstar salesman Anthony Sullivan to help market a new ticket initiative for the 2012-13 season. Sullivan, who has launched more than 20 new revolutionary products worldwide, wor...
Lightning Announce Race Packet Pick-Up Information For 12th Annual Bolt Run This Saturday
The Tampa Bay Lightning and the Lightning Foundation will hold the 12th annual Bolt Run, presented by vitaminwater®, benefitting the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, on Saturday, March 9 with the first race starting at 7 a.m. Race day registration and...
Esposé – A Big Home Stand, A Big Opportunity
The Lightning return home this week to play five of the next six at the Tampa Bay Times Forum, which in my mind, is absolutely huge if they’re going to make a surge and jump right back into the playoff picture.
People always ask me what makes t...
Board of Governors vote next for realignment plan
The National Hockey League will present its proposed realignment plan to the Board of Governors after receiving consent from the National Hockey League Players' Association on Thursday.
If approved, the League's new realignment plan will go int...
Bolts vs. Jets Game Updates
Bolts vs. Jets Game Updates
Barry and Lori Torman honored as Lightning Community Heroes
TAMPA BAY – The Tampa Bay Lightning honored Barry and Lori Torman as the 27th Lightning Community Heroes of the year during the first period of tonight's game against the Winnipeg Jets. The Tormans, who received a $50,000 donation from the Lightni...
Jets Game Day Primer
The Tampa Bay Lightning, coming off a 5-2 win against the New Jersey Devils on Tuesday, returned home to hold their traditional morning skate on Thursday at the Tampa Bay Times Forum in preparation for tonight’s big divisional game against the Win...
Southeast Division Notebook
Just about halfway through the regular season, the Southeast Division race is shaping up to be a tight one. As the season enters the final stretch with the second half of play, teams will be looking to either add to or subtract from their rosters ...
