http://www.yardbarker.com/rss/team/105 Recent articles about the Tampa Bay Lightning en-us TAMPA, Fla.(AP) Kurtis Foster had two goals, Steven Stamkos added his team-high 16th and the Tampa Bay Lightning routed New York 5-1 on Friday night, spoiling Rangers coach John Tortorella's first game against his former team. Fri, 27 Nov 2009 22:50:02 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Stamkos_collects_team_high_16th_goal_Bolts_roll/1642815 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Stamkos_collects_team_high_16th_goal_Bolts_roll/1642815 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Stamkos_collects_team_high_16th_goal_Bolts_roll/1642815 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/2/4/24c5ce609bf7ef5708fe2ef9daafe55181f68573/small/GettyImage.ashx_url_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f92647205.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d77BFBA49EF878921CC759DF4EBAC47D0DBA617F0A119C72AF1FD31A91FBF624C4AE198F038C9EEC4.jpg TAMPA, Fla. (AP) -Kurtis Foster had two goals, Steven Stamkos added his team-high 16th and the Tampa Bay Lightning routed New York 5-1 on Friday night, spoiling Rangers coach John Tortorella's first game against his former team. Fri, 27 Nov 2009 21:30:15 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Lightningrouts_Rangers_in_Tortorellas_return/1642700 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Lightningrouts_Rangers_in_Tortorellas_return/1642700 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Lightningrouts_Rangers_in_Tortorellas_return/1642700 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/e/3/e3787a58e72fe9087cac59ba177acfae0efcbd36/small/Vancouver_Canucks_v_7aa5.jpg A quick hello to the peeps out there, and a belated Happy Thanksgiving. I haven't forgotten about you; most of my week has been dedicated to working on the 2010 Yahoo! Fantasy Baseball Magazine. That's how we operate here, always a season ahead. While you were finishing your pumpkin pie Thursday night, I was projecting Alcides Escobar and Kyle Lohse. We've had some good luck with deep-league hockey recommendations in this space (Matt Carle(notes), Nicklas Bergfors), and while I ha... Fri, 27 Nov 2009 20:53:02 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Red_Light_District_Grab_Kurtis_Foster/1642301 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Red_Light_District_Grab_Kurtis_Foster/1642301 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Red_Light_District_Grab_Kurtis_Foster/1642301 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/e/3/e3787a58e72fe9087cac59ba177acfae0efcbd36/small/Vancouver_Canucks_v_7aa5.jpg from Mike Brophy of Sportsnet, Got a call last week from Tampa Bay Lightning owner Oren Koules. The man who brings you the Saw horror movies as well as Two and a Half Men was a little upset at his team being identified as one of my three disappointing teams through the first quarter of the 2009-10 season. At the time the column was published, the Lighting ranked in the middle of the pack in the overall standings and Koules wondered how disappointing can that be? He had a point. ... Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:31:29 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/How_Do_You_Rank_The_Lightning/1619901 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/How_Do_You_Rank_The_Lightning/1619901 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/How_Do_You_Rank_The_Lightning/1619901 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/2/4/24c5ce609bf7ef5708fe2ef9daafe55181f68573/small/GettyImage.ashx_url_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f92647205.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d77BFBA49EF878921CC759DF4EBAC47D0DBA617F0A119C72AF1FD31A91FBF624C4AE198F038C9EEC4.jpg ATLANTA(AP) Steven Stamkos likes when coach Rick Tocchet tells the Tampa Bay Lightning to attack the net. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 01:29:54 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Stamkos_tip_in_sends_Bolts_past_Thrashers_in_OT/1615811 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Stamkos_tip_in_sends_Bolts_past_Thrashers_in_OT/1615811 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Stamkos_tip_in_sends_Bolts_past_Thrashers_in_OT/1615811 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/6/5/658bdeb7aa54b04a9c8489cf4d9fdffc2b25d9bc/small/GettyImage.ashx_url_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f93242332.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d77BFBA49EF878921CC759DF4EBAC47D0F5DA95D0E0FBA3070BD9F081B8F389C4AC79E04B5FBC30A3.jpg No. 1 star: Steven Stamkos(notes), Tampa By Lightning The 2008 No. 1 overall pick continued his breakout year as his 15th goal of the season in overtime gave the Lightning a 4-3 win over the Atlanta Thrashers. Currently tied for fourth in the NHL in goals scored with Jarome Iginla(notes), Stamkos, along with Ryan Malone(notes), is carrying the Lightning offensive load as Vincent Lecavalier(notes) and Martin St. Louis(notes) struggle with a combined nine goals. No. 2 Star: Antti Niemi(notes),... Mon, 23 Nov 2009 01:11:32 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Sundays_Three_Stars_Stamkos_saves_Tampa_Niemi_blanks_Nucks/1615725 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Sundays_Three_Stars_Stamkos_saves_Tampa_Niemi_blanks_Nucks/1615725 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Sundays_Three_Stars_Stamkos_saves_Tampa_Niemi_blanks_Nucks/1615725 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/5/2/5256a797bcd1bcd9f94b736152322dde86564d05/small/Tampa_Bay_Lightning_2131.jpg Steven Stamkos, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2008 draft, scored his 15th goal at 2:56 of overtime to give the Lightning their second straight win. Sun, 22 Nov 2009 23:19:41 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/NHL_Roundup_Tip_In_Shot_Pushes_Lightning_Past_Thrashers_in_Overtime/1615336 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/NHL_Roundup_Tip_In_Shot_Pushes_Lightning_Past_Thrashers_in_Overtime/1615336 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/NHL_Roundup_Tip_In_Shot_Pushes_Lightning_Past_Thrashers_in_Overtime/1615336 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/f/6/f60ad4f12f11488ab75dfc2e90868df439bdf0f7/small/Tampa_Bay_Lightning_634a.jpg Steven Stamkos scored his 15th goal at 2:56 of overtime to give the Tampa Bay Lightning their second straight win, 4-3 over the Atlanta Thrashers on Sunday. Sun, 22 Nov 2009 20:13:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Stamkos_tally_in_overtime_lifts_Bolts_over_Thrashers/1614334 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Stamkos_tally_in_overtime_lifts_Bolts_over_Thrashers/1614334 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Stamkos_tally_in_overtime_lifts_Bolts_over_Thrashers/1614334 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/2/4/24c5ce609bf7ef5708fe2ef9daafe55181f68573/small/GettyImage.ashx_url_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f92647205.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d77BFBA49EF878921CC759DF4EBAC47D0DBA617F0A119C72AF1FD31A91FBF624C4AE198F038C9EEC4.jpg Steven Stamkos' 15th goal of the season lifted the Lightning over the Thrashers in overtime on Sunday. Sun, 22 Nov 2009 20:06:58 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Stamkos_15th_goal_lifts_Lightning_to_OT_victory/1614316 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Stamkos_15th_goal_lifts_Lightning_to_OT_victory/1614316 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Stamkos_15th_goal_lifts_Lightning_to_OT_victory/1614316 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/2/6/26dc4964ff8b2222d93c3d59de104e9bc0abd195/small/Tampa_Bay_Lightning_56bb.jpg You know, this Steven Stamkos kid might turn out to be a pretty good hockey player. Stamkos scored one of the prettier goals of the season thus far when he backhanded his own rebound out of the air over over Jonas Hiller’s right shoulder into the net for a goal all the while falling down. It [...] Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:35:33 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Steven_Stamkos_Scored_A_Goal_And_It_Was_Nice/1600984 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Steven_Stamkos_Scored_A_Goal_And_It_Was_Nice/1600984 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Steven_Stamkos_Scored_A_Goal_And_It_Was_Nice/1600984 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/e/f/eff1ef9b4b8ab0c2369bccd06d10a4c5e3678518/small/Tampa_Bay_Lightning_4d5d.jpg from Lance Hornby of the Toronto Sun, Gary Roberts was highly respected as the Maple Leafs fitness fanatic in his playing days, but now he wonders if poor conditioning is a reason his old team is near last place. Speaking on former Leaf executive Bill Watters’ radio show on AM 640 yesterday, Roberts specifically cited struggling defenceman Luke Schenn as a player who didn’t train properly in the summer. “Why is Luke struggling so much?” said Roberts, who has been doing some pers... Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:35:16 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Leafs_Training_Questioned_By_Gary_Roberts/1600426 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Leafs_Training_Questioned_By_Gary_Roberts/1600426 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Leafs_Training_Questioned_By_Gary_Roberts/1600426 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/8/7/873965daf096206717184a5c824d7976b38ef86d/small/Tampa_Bay_Lightning_0b46.jpg Fueled by the disrespect of his former coach, the Lightning's Steven Stamkos has driven himself to emerge as an NHL star. Sun, 15 Nov 2009 14:01:02 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Stamkos_works_toward_stardom/1568924 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Stamkos_works_toward_stardom/1568924 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Stamkos_works_toward_stardom/1568924 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/4/2/42a961272df78f09252f43b620b0aabbaf7c4d82/small/Tampa_Bay_Lightning_f98b.jpg Through the first 35 games last season, Tampa Bay Lightning center Steven Stamkos(notes) scored just four times. Shackled to the bench and not seeing much ice time under then-Lightning coach Barry Melrose, it wasn't the type of start the 2008 No. 1 overall pick was looking for, especially after a summer of hype by the Lightning through their "Seen Stamkos" promotion. When Rick Tocchet replaced Melrose in November, it wasn't until mid-February when Stamkos began to be 's... Sat, 07 Nov 2009 14:15:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Plenty_to_see_from_Steven_Stamkos_this_season/1519489 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Plenty_to_see_from_Steven_Stamkos_this_season/1519489 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Plenty_to_see_from_Steven_Stamkos_this_season/1519489 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/5/2/5256a797bcd1bcd9f94b736152322dde86564d05/small/Tampa_Bay_Lightning_2131.jpg Tampa Bay Lightning rookie Victor Hedman will not be in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Montreal Canadiens following a body check that left him flattened on the ice. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:00:33 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Tampa_Bay_Lightnings_Victor_Hedman_out_of_lineup_after_being_hit/1514934 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Tampa_Bay_Lightnings_Victor_Hedman_out_of_lineup_after_being_hit/1514934 by Susan SlusserFiled under: LightningLast year, the one knock on No. 1 pick Steven Stamkos, fresh into the league at the age of 18, was that he lacked the strength to compete nightly in the league, even getting scratched on occasion to work on building up his muscle.So over the summer, the Tampa Bay Lightning center trained with recently retired forward Gary Roberts, known for his dedication to fitness. Stamkos called Roberts "fanatical" about his off-ice training, and he got to se... Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:00:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Stamkos_More_Than_Pulling_His_Weight/1507144 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Stamkos_More_Than_Pulling_His_Weight/1507144 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Stamkos_More_Than_Pulling_His_Weight/1507144 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/e/2/e27022616b8026904f11101d8a21c1ca51047f90/small/Tampa_Bay_Lightning_a4bb.jpg Last night the Tampa Bay Lightning snapped the four game OT loss slide, by winning in OT against the Leafs 2-1. Vinny Lecavalier and Ryan Malone had the 2 goals for our squad, which was enough to squeak by the slumping Leafs. According to the Twitter account of our General Managers wife, there was not [...] Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:44:24 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Bolts_Beat_Phil_Kessel_8230Up/1499040 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Bolts_Beat_Phil_Kessel_8230Up/1499040 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Bolts_Beat_Phil_Kessel_8230Up/1499040 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/d/f/df389db22ac234166ce0ab50dd9920d0a88484c8/small/Boston_Bruins_v_2a29.jpg How often is a team captain with the highest salary and most celebrity unceremoniously dropped from the top line to a spot between two checking forwards?As we noted yesterday in the Puck Headlines, that's what happened to Vincent Lecavalier(notes) this week with the Tampa Bay Lightning, as Coach Rick Tocchet made him the center between noted Art Ross threats Drew Miller(notes) and Stephane Veilleux(notes). Lecavalier's offensive struggles this season have been well-documented -- he ha... Tue, 03 Nov 2009 15:15:29 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Is_calling_out_Lecavalier_a_new_hobby_for_Tampas_Tocchet/1493126 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Is_calling_out_Lecavalier_a_new_hobby_for_Tampas_Tocchet/1493126 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Is_calling_out_Lecavalier_a_new_hobby_for_Tampas_Tocchet/1493126 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/8/1/8100bcd8cf639f8be59448b36b76fbc1e4bbc9f7/small/GettyImageProxy.ashx_requestUrl_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f84676040.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d17A4AD9FDB9CF1932C8CA862D78896B934029C733415EDC5.jpg The opponent tonight is the Tampa Bay Lightning.  Despite having won a Cup – TB is not really a hockey hotbed that thrives from year to year.  The season that we are seeing is pretty typical, .500 hockey. The Sabres need to be careful going into tonights game, as the Lightning will be charged up on [...] Sat, 24 Oct 2009 15:26:41 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Sabres_Gamenight_Tampa_Bay_Lightning/1427144 http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/Sabres_Gamenight_Tampa_Bay_Lightning/1427144