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Tampa Bay Lightning send defenseman Mike Lundin back to Norfolk; Ohlund to play
The Tampa Bay Lightning sent defenseman Mike Lundin back to AHL Norfolk. That lessens the Lightning's logjam on the blue line. ... Read more
G Mike Smith excited to start against former team
Lightning goaltender Mike Smith said he didn't have tonight's game in Dallas circled before the season started, but that didn't mean he isn't excited to start in goal against his former team.
Smith, acquired from the Stars in the Brad Richards trade in February 2008, said it was a "little weird" returning to Dallas for the first time since the trade. But he had a lot of great memories from his experience in Dallas, from friends and teammates.
"I had a good couple years here in Dallas, met a lot of good people," Smith said. "I can't say enough about the organization. But it’s a big game for our team and hopefully we can keep the ball rolling."
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G Mike Smith excited to start against former team
Lightning goaltender Mike Smith said he didn't have tonight's game in Dallas circled before the season started, but that didn't mean he isn't excited to start in goal against his former team.
Smith, acquired from the Stars in the Brad Richards trade in February 2008, said it was a "little weird" returning to Dallas for the first time since the trade. But he had a lot of great memories from his experience in Dallas, from friends and teammates.
"I had a good couple years here in Dallas, met a lot of good people," Smith said. "I can't say enough about the organization. But it’s a big game for our team and hopefully we can keep the ball rolling."
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Smaby sent down; Tortorella said it felt a "little weird" to return
The re-shuffling in the Lightning's surplus on defense continued Friday, with D Matt Smaby sent down to AHL Norfolk for conditioning. Coach Rick Tocchet said Smaby, who has yet to play in a game this season partly due to the crowded blueline, could play a lot of minutes for Norfolk this weekend before re-joining the Lightning.
Though Tocchet said he wanted to get Smaby in a game next week, it could be tough, with D Mattias Ohlund close to a return. Ohlund won't play tonight, but said he's hoping to get back pretty soon. ... Read more
Lundin back up; Ohlund "very close" to returning to action
The "whirlwind" week continues for defenseman Mike Lundin, who was called back up from AHL Norfolk just one day after getting sent down.
Lundin, whom coach Rick Tocchet said played well in Sunday's game against the Thrashers, was sent back and met up with Norfolk in Wilkes-Barre late Monday night. He was in the middle of practice Tuesday morning when he got pulled off the ice by coaches; he was coming back to Tampa, and is expected to play tonight.
"It’s a lot of traveling, but exciting," Lundin said. "I was obviously hoping, but not really expecting to get called up the first time. And so getting sent back down, I thought, 'Ok, I’ll be back down for a while and hopefully I'll l get a chance, and I definitely wasn’t expecting the very next day to be back on my way here. It's been a bit of a whirlwind, but I'm happy to be back."
How long Lundin stays remains to be seen. Tocchet said defenseman Mattias Ohlund is "very close" to returning after missing four games with a right ankle injury. Ohlund was at practice Wednesday, and although he won't play tonight, Tocchet says he's "day-to-day." ... Read more
Report says development owned by Tampa Bay Lightning co-owner Len Barrie is being investigated
The finances of a massive spa and housing development owned principally by Lightning co-owner Len Barrie apparently are being investigated by the Canada Revenue Agency, Canada’s equivalent of the Internal Revenue Service, according to a Canadian newspaper report. ... Read more
If nothing else, the Tampa Bay Lightning is loose; remember Wednesday's game is at 7
First, a reminder. Wednesday's game with the Maple Leafs at the St. Pete Times Forum is at 7 p.m. to accommodate Canadian TV.
So, this is what we saw today after the Tampa Bay Lightning's practice: ... Read more
After one (good) game, Tampa Bay Lightning sends Mike Lundin back to AHL Norfolk
Well, that was quick. After one game with the Tampa Bay Lightning, defenseman Mike Lundin was sent back to AHL Norfolk. ... Read more
Tampa Bay Lightning defeats Atlanta Thrashers 4-3 in overtime
Steven Stamkos scored 2:56 into overtime to give the Lightning a 4-3 win over the Thrashers on Sunday. Stamkos, whose goal was his team-leading 15th, salvaged the game for Tampa Bay, which had led 3-1 with less than five minutes left in regulation. The Lightning also got goals from Ryan Malone, Kurtis Foster and Stephane Veilleux.
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