Stephane Veilleux News

Jason Spezza celebrates the first Senator goal as Lightning players Steve Stamkos , David Hale and Stephane Veilleux look on in first period action as the Ottawa Senators take on the Tampa Bay Lightning at Scotiabank Place in Ottawa, November 5, 2009.

You certainly can't fault Tampa Bay Lightning coach Rick Tocchet for trying to light a fire under captain Vincent Lecavalier .

In the previous two days, Lecavalier being put on a line with Drew Miller and Stephane Veilleux created a bit of a stir, as did his season-low ice time of 16:06 in Monday's 6-2 loss to Philadelphia.

The Globe and Mail reported Steve Yzerman, Team Canada's executive director, will be at the Air Canada Centre to scout Stamkos and Lightning teammates Marty St.

Vinny Lecavalier may continue to be frustrated that he's not scoring, but it's not the Lightning captain's lack of goals that has coach Rick Tocchet the most concerned.

Rick Tocchet played the first 71/2 of his 18 seasons, and 91/2 in all, with the Flyers.

Mike Smith could have been emotional. Instead, he was philosophical. He could have vented.

The Lightning could not have played much worse Thursday night against the Senators.

With the Tampa Bay Lightning taking to home ice for the first time tonight, head coach Rick Tocchet wants everybody to play within themselves as they face the New Jersey Devils.

One second. That was how close the Lightning came to winning its first game of the season.

It's no 'Dancing with the Stars' The show is called Battle of the Blades and can be seen weekly on Canada's CBC television network.

Lightning assistant general manager Tom Kur vers said no dots should be connected.

But the Lightning goaltender, without prompting, suddenly steered it head-on toward what he is doing wrong.

The Tampa Bay Lightning have hit the ice for a second day of practice at the RBC Center in preparation for Tuesday's Southeast Division matchup with the Carolina Hurricanes.

There was speculation the Lightning would go on austerity this season. The rumor was Vinny Lecavalier and his $10 million salary would be traded and payroll would be in the low $40 million range.

After a near-decade with Jacques Lemaire as coach and Doug Risebrough as GM, the Wild ushered in a new era with new coach Todd Richards and new GM Chuck Fletcher.

Stephane Veilleux said he will be happy to play as a checking forward next season.

Posted on August 31st, 2009 4:27 PM By Michael Russo Training camp is less than two weeks away, and amazingly, two weeks from tomorrow will be the Wild's first exhibition game in St.

Posted on August 29th, 2009 9:57 AM By Michael Russo Good Saturday morning to everybody.

This is the 15th installment of our 30 Teams in 30 Days feature, focusing on the Minnesota Wild franchise.