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Tampa Bay Lightning won't spend to the cap, says a "comfortable" GM Steve Yzerman
The Tampa Bay Lightning will not spend to the salary cap next season, said general manager Steve Yzerman, who quickly added that he is "very comfortable" that what he will spend "is very workable with our roster and and with our ability to improve our roster with our commitments." ... Read more
Tampa Bay Lightning LW Todd Fedoruk clears waivers, buyout is completed
Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Todd Fedoruk cleared waivers Wednesday. Tampa Bay announced later in the day that the buyout had been completed. ... Read more
Tampa Bay Lightning's Todd Fedoruk says buyouts are "part of the business"
When Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Todd Fedoruk was put on waivers, it was not a big leap to assume the team did so with the intention of buying him out if he cleared. No assumptions needed now as Fedoruk said on Tuesday he was told by general manager Steve Yzerman that was the plan. ... Read more
Lightning's Kurtis Foster is "disappointed"; Todd Fedoruk seems to be a buyout target
Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Kurtis Foster said he would consider a hometown discount to stay with the team, but called it a "huge disappointment" contract talks have not progressed heading into Thursday's start of free agency. Left wing Todd Fedoruk apparently is on waivers, it would seem for the purpose of buying him out of the last year of his deal. That would have to happen by Wednesday. ... Read more
Of all the weekend's rumors, why G Chris Mason to the Lightning makes some sense
The Lightning was mentioned in a few rumors during what was a very quiet draft weekend in Los Angeles. There was the report the team had at least inquired about Maple Leafs defenseman Tomas Kaberle. Tampa Bay also was mentioned as having interest in the negotiating rights to San Jose’s Evgeni Nabokov and St. Louis’ Chris Mason, both goaltenders who could become unrestricted free agents.
Which rumor might made the most sense? The Lightning’s interest in Mason. ... Read more
Tampa Bay Lightning selects Brett Connolly with the No. 6 overall pick in the draft
The Tampa Bay Lightning selected right wing Brett Connolly with the No. 6 overall pick in the draft.
The 6-foot-2, 181-pound 18-year-old played only 16 games last season for Prince George of the Western Hockey league because of flexor injuries to both hips. He still managed 10 goals and 19 points, and is ranked by NHL Central Scouting as the No. 3 overall North American skater. ... Read more
Tampa Bay Lightning GM Steve Yzerman on why he likely sticks with No. 6 pick
Tampa Bay Lightning general manager Steve Yzerman has said all along it is "remote" that he will trade the No. 6 overall pick in this weekend's draft. Yzerman on Thursday said he has had some conversations about trading the pick, but he sounds more committed than ever to keeping the pick.
Not a bad strategy for a team that needs tons of organizational depth. ... Read more
Noon: Chat live with Tom Jones
Want to talk about Wednesday's NHL awards show or upcoming draft? Bucs minicamp? The Rays' recent struggles? The World Cup? Sports on TV/radio? Times sports writer and former Lightning beat reporter Tom Jones will host a live chat today, from noon to 1 p.m. Can't make it? Leave a question in the "Comments'' area below, then check back later to replay the chat.
Marty St. Louis finally wins the Lady Byng; Kurtis Foster misses on Masterton
The winners of the NHL Awards announced Wednesday from the Palms Hotel in Las Vegas:
Lightning right wing Marty St. Louis won the Lady Byng Trophy given for sportsmanship. He had finished second the past three years. His 94 points and 12 penalty minutes was the highest points to penalty minutes ratio in the league. Tampa Bay defenseman Kurtis Foster fell short in the voting for the Masterton Trophy, given for dedication and perseverance to the game and awarded to Capitals goalie Jose Theodore. ... Read more
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