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What does the future hold for struggling Tampa Bay Lightning rookie Brett Connolly?
The minutes played by Tampa Bay Lightning rookie Brett Connolly have declined dramatically since he returned from the World Junior Championship. He has played more than 10 minutes only once in his past 10 games and Tuesday against the Capitals played a season-low 5:08. ... Read more
Tampa Bay Lightning founder Phil Esposito says "I'm in total shock" about his daughter's death
Tampa Bay Lightning founder Phil Esposito said he is expecting the phone at his Tampa home to ring at any moment. On the other end will be his daughter, Carrie, calling from Germany to say the reports of her death were all a cruel joke. ... Read more
Victor Hedman one of four injured players returning to action for the Tampa Bay Lightning
The Tampa Bay Lightning got some good news when coach Guy Boucher announced that four of the nine players who have been out because of injury would play in a critical game against the Capitals tonight at the Tampa Bay Times Forum.
Defenseman Victor Hedman (concussion), and forwards Ryan Shannon (knee), J.T. Wyman (pinkie) and Tom Pyatt (leg) all were scheduled to play. ... Read more
Carrie Selivanov, daughter of Lightning founder Phil Esposito, has died
Carrie Selivanov, 43, daughter of Lightning founder Phil Esposito, died Monday after an illness, Esposito’s wife, Bridget, said. Selivanov, one of Esposito’s three daughters by a previous marriage, was married to former Lightning star Alex Selivanov, who plays in the Netherlands. Carrie Selivanov also was a former director of team services for the Lightning.
There were no other immediate details.
ThunderBug performer fired
A woman performing as ThunderBug was fired, just one week after an incident in which she sprayed Silly String on a Bruins fan during a game.
Lightning spokesman Bill Wickett said the woman, who hasn't been identified, wasn't a full-time employee, but an event-to-event contract peformer the past two years. Others wear the mascot's outfit, and Thunderbug was in the stands for Tuesday's game against the Blue Jackets. ... Read more
Tampa Bay Lightning gets good news on D Hedman but braces for bad news on RW Tyrell
Defenseman Victor Hedman, who tonight will miss his 13th game because of a concussion, skated at the the Tampa Bay Lightning's morning skate on Tuesday, though with a red no-contact jersey, and said he is aiming for a Jan. 31 return against the Capitals.
Coach Guy Boucher said it is "a possibility" Hedman will play in that game. ... Read more
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