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Tampa Bay Lightning claims Nate Thompson off waivers; corresponding move coming
The Tampa Bay Lightning claimed Nate Thompson off waivers from the Islanders. The center will join the Lightning, though because of travel likely will not play tonight against the Maple Leafs. With Tampa Bay at the roster limit of 23, expect a corresponding move to be announced later today.
Here is the announcement from the team: ... Read more
Victor Hedman benched, Mike Smith looks sharp in very busy morning for Lightning
Whew, you couldn't blink or you might have missed something at the Tampa Bay Lightning's morning skate. From personnel moves to injury updates, a lot was going on prior to the game with the Maple Leafs. ... Read more
Coach Tocchet hopes Tampa Bay Lightning responds after "one of our worst games"
What does Tampa Bay Lightning coach Rick Tocchet expect out of his players in tonight's matchup with the Canadiens? A focused effort after Saturday's 2-1 shoot out win over the Thrashers, a victory Tocchet called "one of our worst games" of the season. ... Read more
Tampa Bay Lightning signs center Nate Thompson to one-year deal, avoids arbitration
The Tampa Bay Lightning avoided arbitration with Nate Thompson by signing the center to a one-year, $625,000 deal.
Thompson, 25, had a goal and four points in 32 games for Tampa Bay after being claimed off waivers in January from the Islanders. Still, Thompson became a valuable defensive player and helped out on the penalty kill. Good for both sides for avoiding arbitration, a messy process that sometimes leaves hard feelings.
Tampa Bay Lightning C Nate Thompson blasts Atlanta's Eric Boulton for knee hit
Tampa Bay Lightning fans remember Atlanta's Eric Boulton as the guy who cheap-shotted defenseman Paul Ranger in an October 2005 game and was suspended six games for his trouble. After that game, then-coach John Tortorella said Boulton should be playing in the ECHL. Well, Boulton is back on the Lightning's radar after a knee-to-knee hit with center Nate Thompson late in the third period of Wednesday's 2-1 shootout victory. ... Read more
Roloson back in net; Lundin and Thompson likely game-time decisions
Joe Smith here in Carolina filling in for Damian.
First, looking ahead to tonight's game against the Hurricanes: The Lightning will try to bounce back from last night's disappointing loss to the last-place Devils. Coach Guy Boucher said G Dwayne Roloson will be back in net, coming off a rough night in which he gave up four goals on nine shots. ... Read more
Tampa Bay Lightning signs C Nate Thompson to a two-year, $1.8 million extension; Smith returns
The Tampa Bay Lightning on Monday announced it had signed center Nate Thompson to a two-year contract extension. Terms were not released but it is believed worth $1.8 million; $950,000 in 2011-12 (including a $100,000 signing bonus), and $850,000 in 2012-13. ... Read more
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