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Tuesday, December 02, 2008
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TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING

Islanders, Lightning both try to turn the page in Tampa Thu Oct 16 11:00:24 2008 EST
(Sports Network) - The Tampa Bay Lightning will try once again for their first victory of the season when they host the New York Islanders tonight at St. Pete Times Forum. Meanwhile, the Islanders will try to turn the page after Monday's blowout loss to Buffalo. The Lightning opened the season with a two-game series in the Czech Republic against the New York Rangers and were swept after losing both contests by a 2-1 count. Tampa then lost its official home opener in overtime Saturday against Ca
Wild continue swing in Florida Thu Oct 16 10:50:10 2008 EST
first two games of the season and opened the trek with a 4-2 victory over the Atlanta Thrashers on Tuesday at Philips Arena. Antti Miettinen scored twice and Andrew Brunette added a goal and an assist for the Wild, who will also visit the Tampa Bay Lightning on Saturday. Marian Gaborik scored and goaltender Niklas Backstrom turned aside 24 of the 26 shots he faced in the win. The Wild, who won their first five games last season before capturing the Northwest Division title, placed defenseman M
Lightning ink Meszaros to six-year deal Sat Aug 30 13:58:56 2008 EST
Tampa, FL (Sports Network) - The Tampa Bay Lightning have signed newly- acquired defenseman Andrej Meszaros to a six-year contract. Meszaros was acquired from Ottawa on Friday in exchange for defensemen Filip Kuba and Alexandre Picard, as well as a first-round draft pick in 2009. "The acquisition and signing of Andrej is a strong statement to our players and our fans that the Lightning ownership group is committed to putting the best product on the ice now and for years to come," executive vice
Lightning acquire D Meszaros Fri Aug 29 20:07:48 2008 EST
Tampa, FL (Sports Network) - The Tampa Bay Lightning continued to reshape their roster on Friday, acquiring defenseman Andrej Meszaros from Ottawa in exchange for defensemen Filip Kuba and Alexandre Picard along with a first- round draft pick in 2009. "Andrej is a perfect fit within our plan to rebuild the Lightning into a contender," said club executive vice president of hockey operations Brian Lawton. Meszaros, who is a restricted free agent, posted nine goals and 36 points in 82 games for Ot
Lightning sign Stamkos Tue Jul 29 17:23:30 2008 EST
St. Petersburg, FL (Sports Network) - The Tampa Bay Lightning made it official on Tuesday, signing center Steven Stamkos, this year's No. 1 overall draft pick to a three-year, entry-level contract. "It is with great pleasure that we formally announce the signing of Steven today," said team vice president of hockey operations Brian Lawton. "It is obvious to all of our staff in a brief period of time that Steven is a very special young man with great potential." The 18-year-old Stamkos was the to
Report: Lightning sign Stamkos Tue Jul 29 01:22:14 2008 EST
St. Petersburg, FL (Sports Network) - The Tampa Bay Lightning have reportedly signed center Steven Stamkos, this year's No. 1 overall draft pick. The St. Petersburg Times reports the 18-year-old Stamkos received the standard rookie deal of three years at a base salary of $875,000 and can earn as much as $8.55 million in incentives over the three years of the deal. Stamkos was the top-rated North American skater by NHL Central Scouting and solidified his standing as the best available player in
Lightning extend Smith Mon Jul 14 12:34:00 2008 EST
Tampa, FL (Sports Network) - The Tampa Bay Lightning signed goaltender Mike Smith to a two-year contract extension on Monday. The 26-year-old played in 13 games for the Lightning last season when he posted a 2.79 goals-against average with one shutout. "It goes without saying that Mike has a bright future in the Lightning organization," said vice president of hockey operations Brian Lawton. "It is important in our plan to have locked up Mike." In 57 NHL contests with Dallas and Tampa Bay, the O
Lightning lock up Lecavalier with 11-year deal Sun Jul 13 17:34:19 2008 EST
Tampa, FL (Sports Network) - The Tampa Bay Lightning signed forward Vincent Lecavalier to an 11-year contract extension, the club announced Sunday. The deal starts following the 2008-09 season and runs through the 2019-2020 campaign. Lecavalier is entering the final year of a four-year, $27.5 million deal. The first overall pick of the 1998 draft, Lecavalier holds the franchise record in goals (273), points (602) and games played (710). Last season he posted 40 goals and 92 points in 81 games,
Report: Lightning and Lecavalier agree on 11-year deal Sat Jul 12 23:16:38 2008 EST
Toronto, ON (Sports Network) - The Tampa Bay Lightning and forward Vincent Lecavalier have reportedly agreed to an 11-year deal. TSN of Canada reported on its Web site Saturday that the three-time All-Star agreed to a contract extension that will run through the 2019-2020 campaign and pay him $85 million. He was entering the final year of a four-year, $27.5 million deal. This deal is two years longer than the one for $77 million Lecavalier reportedly agreed to last month. The first overall pick
Feaster resigns as Lightning GM Fri Jul 11 13:24:01 2008 EST
Tampa, FL (Sports Network) - The whirlwind offseason for the Tampa Bay Lightning continued on Friday when general manager Jay Feaster announced his resignation. Feaster had been the club's GM since the 2001-02 season and his tenure was highlighted by a Stanley Cup championship in the spring of 2004. However, the recent change of ownership apparently played a role in his decision. "For the past two weeks I have watched from the sidelines as Brian Lawton, Len Barrie and Oren Koules executed to pe
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