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SEPTEMBER 22, 2009

Former Lightning defenseman Jamie Heward and Capitals star Alex Ovechkin clear the air

So, we're standing under the stands of the Brandt Centre in Regina before Monday's game with the Senators and who should be there than former Lightning defenseman Jamie Heward, who is from Regina and helping out with the junior team there, the Pats.

Heward's Lightning career basically ended on Jan. 1, when he was run from behind, head first into the corner boards at the Verizon Center in Washington by Capitals superstar Alex Ovechkin. Heward sustained a concussion and had to be carted off the ice into an ambulance. The thing that made the situation even more compelling was that Heward and Ovechkin were good friends when Heward played for the Capitals. And for what seemed a long time, Ovechkin never tried to contact Heward to apologize.

Every few weeks, we would ask Heward if Ovechkin had called or sent a message and always Heward said no. ... Read more

NOVEMBER 09, 2009

Unclear whether Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Victor Hedman will play versus the Wild

Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Victor Hedman skated during Monday's practice and participated fully. But coach Rick Tocchet sounded a lot like he could hold Hedman out of Thursday's game with the Wild as a precaution. ... Read more

MAY 13, 2010

Reports indicate Tampa Bay Lightning star Steven Stamkos may have a concussion

Reports out of the world championship in Germany concerning Steven Stamkos, indicate the Tampa Bay Lightning star may have a concussion. ... Read more

MAY 13, 2010

Tampa Bay Lightning trainer Tommy Mulligan says Steven Stamkos' concussion is mild

The Tampa Bay Lightning's head medical trainer on Thursday characterized Steven Stamkos' concussion as "mild," and said the team has "no reason to believe this wil be a lingering issue." ... Read more

MAY 15, 2010

Tampa Bay Lightning star Steven Stamkos practices, probably won't play Sunday

Tampa Bay Lightning star Steven Stamkos told reporters in Germany he felt good after a Saturday practice and believes he is ready to play for Canada on Sunday against Sweden. Stamkos sustained a mild concussion Wednesday from an elbow to the jaw by Switzerland's Timo Helbling. Stamkos skated for about an hour during an optional skate, reports said. ... Read more

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