A sense of normalcy returned to the Lightning locker room Friday. Gone was the media throng that had descended on the Forum the day before. Missing was the air of doubt surrounding iconic center Vinny Lecavalier and a possible trade to his hometown Montreal Canadiens. Absent were members of the Montreal press corps, who flew down to get the scoop before swooping back out of town. ...more

January 17, 2009

The open areas outside the Lightning locker room often come alive just before game time with the sounds of soccer balls bouncing off heads, feet, walls and possibly a bystander or two. ...more

January 15, 2009

Although the toughest challenge of a five-game road swing still awaited the Lightning later Tuesday night, the trip already was looking like a success even before the team took the ice against the Sharks. ...more

January 13, 2009

As much as the Sickles Gryphons struggled in Friday night's first half, they cruised in the second. ...more

January 10, 2009

Land O' Lakes comes up short in bid to knock off Oldsmar Christian ...more

January 7, 2009

Florida Long Snapper HEIGHT/WEIGHT: 6-2/240 ...more

January 6, 2009

They didn't shoot the ball well from the free-throw line or the 3-point line. And their star guard said they didn't play all that well defensively. ...more

January 4, 2009

Jamie Heward walked down the hallway outside the Lightning locker room Friday afternoon looking for a shower and a clean shirt. ...more

January 3, 2009

One wasn't ready for prime time. The other might be past it. ...more

January 2, 2009

TAMPA - One wasn't ready for prime time. The other might be past it. ...more

January 1, 2009