While the Ringling Bros. Circus left town earlier in the week, a different three-ring act rolled into town Thursday. ...more

January 16, 2009

Joe Thornton had two goals and an assist as the San Jose Sharks powered past the Lightning, 7-1. ...more

January 14, 2009

The rumor that Lecavalier could be dealt to the Montreal Canadiens is a runaway train, writes Joe Henderson. ...more

January 13, 2009

Even with what amounts to a lifetime contract, the on-again trade rumors involving Lightning captain Vinny Lecavalier refuse to go away. ...more

January 10, 2009

Tampa Bay Lightning rookie Steven Stamkos has been chosen to play in the 2009 NHL YoungStars Game, the league announced today. ...more

January 9, 2009

Three days of hanging out at a desert golf resort may have dried out the Lightning. ...more

January 9, 2009

Tampa Bay Lightning center Vinny Lecavalier has been named to his fourth NHL All-Star Game, the league announced today. ...more

January 8, 2009

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 to give readers an insight into a new way of life during his rookie journey. ...more

January 4, 2009

New Year's Day looked more like Halloween and Groundhog Day rolled into one for the Lightning. ...more

January 2, 2009

The glass half-full faction would say the Lightning are not far from success based on 18 of their 22 losses this season (including overtime and shootouts) coming by one goal (discounting empty-net goals). ...more

December 17, 2008