Brad Lukowich News

The new owners of the Tampa Bay Lightning have been wheeling and dealing at a frantic pace - ' and Comox defenceman Ty Wishart has become a key cog in the process.

When Matt Carle phoned home to Anchorage, Alaska, with the news he had been traded to the Lightning, he immediately got the welcoming committee: Younger brother David, whom Tampa Bay drafted 203rd overall last ...

The former Lightning general manager made many moves in his six years on the job.

Mark Recchi notched 40 points in 53 games with Atlanta after being plucked off waivers in mid-season. The Tampa Bay Lightning continued a busy off-season of activity on Monday by signing veteran free agent Mark ...

Sharks Trade Analysis: Blake, Boyle and Lukowich add missing pieces of the puzzle for Sharks power play and playoff problems DEFENSEMAN DOUGLAS MURRAY, FUTURE BOYLE D-PARTNER? - PHOTO JON SWENSON The July 4th ...

The San Jose Sharks acquired standout defenseman Dan Boyle from Tampa Bay on Friday, trading defenseman Matt Carle and top prospect Ty Wishart to the Lightning to acquire their second proven NHL defensive star ...

New York Rangers' Jaromir Jagr practices in Buffalo, N.Y., Thursday, April 26, 2007.

The San Jose Sharks bolstered their blue line on Friday, reportedly acquiring puck-moving defenceman Dan Boyle in a trade with the Tampa Bay Lightning.

So, let's talk about Dan Boyle. It's just speculation, unconfirmed chatter and gossip with no one inside the Lightning organization saying it's true.

The black cloud that hovered over the Lightning throughout a good portion of the regular season struck once again, nearly a month after the team finished off a last-place season. via Tampa Bay Online

Tampa Bay Lightning center Vincent Lecavalier will have surgery to repair damage to his right shoulder. via Asbury Park Press

“It's nothing serious, but there's no sense with everything so close with the playoffs to risk it. I just want to make sure I'm healthy and ready to go.”

Dallas Stars defenseman Sergei Zubov had a procedure done in Germany this week to address lingering problems with the sports hernia he suffered in last season's playoffs. via Dallas Morning News

“I want to remember being on the ice and knowing what it was like to lose to New Jersey in the (2007) playoffs those type of games.”

Lightning coach John Tortorella on Saturday urged the organization to get into the summer's free-agent market as a way to close the team's most glaring holes. via St. Petersburg Times

Jeff Halpern scored the go-ahead goal early in the third period and Karri Ramo made 38 saves to lead the Tampa Bay Lightning past the Southeast Division-leading Carolina Hurricanes 2-1 on Saturday night. via The Post-Standard

“I tried to embrace it as much as I could.”

Marc Denis said he has no hard feelings toward the Lightning and hasn't thought one way or another about being bought out of the last year of his three-year, $8.6-million contract, which seems to be the plan. via St. Petersburg Times

“We always try to give our fans the best experience possible”

Each of the Lightning's final four games, starting Tuesday against the Panthers, will be fan appreciation nights with giveaways, autographs, food specials, etc. via St. Petersburg Times

By Brant James , Times Staff Writer Published Monday, March 10, 2008 10:11 PM >> TONIGHT Lightning vs. via St. Petersburg Times

Setting a national record did not seem to be the highest priority on coach John Tortorella's list. via St. Petersburg Times

Kuba out; Picard to play The Lightning announced this morning that defenseman Filip Kuba is day to day with an undisclosed right knee injury. via St. Petersburg Times

Preview: The Lightning, last in the East, will be a very different-looking team tonight. via Star Tribune