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Lightning center Steven Stamkos skates during the first day of training camp Thursday at TGH Ice Plex in Brandon.
Why keeping Steven Stamkos in a Lightning uniform is no easy task
Both sides want the team’s captain to be a Bolt for life, but there are significant hurdles in the way.
Opening day of Lightning training camp is the start in name only
Lightning head coach Jon Cooper watches his team on the ice during its first practice of training camp Thursday at TGH IcePlex in Brandon. Defenseman Victor Hedman can be seen in the background.
Most of the team’s players have been practicing together for the past month. It was noticeable on the ice Thursday.
Lightning prospect Lucas Edmonds easing into training camp with injury
Lightning forward Lucas Edmonds wears a red jersey to signify no contact while on the ice during the first day of the training camp Thursday at TGH Ice Plex in Brandon.
The former third-round pick is expected to be one of the most intriguing youngsters to watch this preseason.
Lightning’s Steven Stamkos will have to wait for new contract offer
Lightning forward Steven Stamkos talks with reporters on media day as Lightning players report for training camp Wednesday at Amalie Arena.
The captain, who can become a free agent after the season, wants to end his career in Tampa Bay. But GM Julien BriseBois is tabling talks until the end of the year.

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  1. Why keeping Steven Stamkos in a Lightning uniform is no easy task
    Yesterday• Lightning
    Lightning center Steven Stamkos skates during the first day of training camp Thursday at TGH Ice Plex in Brandon.
  2. Opening day of Lightning training camp is the start in name only
    Sept. 21• Lightning
    Lightning head coach Jon Cooper watches his team on the ice during its first practice of training camp Thursday at TGH IcePlex in Brandon. Defenseman Victor Hedman can be seen in the background.
  3. Lightning prospect Lucas Edmonds easing into training camp with injury
    Sept. 21• Lightning
    Lightning forward Lucas Edmonds wears a red jersey to signify no contact while on the ice during the first day of the training camp Thursday at TGH Ice Plex in Brandon.
  5. Lightning’s Steven Stamkos will have to wait for new contract offer
    Sept. 20• Lightning
    Lightning forward Steven Stamkos talks with reporters on media day as Lightning players report for training camp Wednesday at Amalie Arena.
  6. More rest doesn’t mean fewer games for Lightning’s Andrei Vasilevskiy
    Sept. 20• Lightning
    Tampa Bay Lightning goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy talks with reporters on media day.
  7. 3 things to watch entering Lightning training camp
    Sept. 19• Lightning
    Can late-season acquisition Tanner Jeannot potentially fill a top-six forward spot for the Lightning?
  8. Tampa Bay Lightning season to kick off with free Big Boi concert
    Sept. 18• Lightning
    Outkast, featuring Andre 300, left, and Big Boi, right, perform at the 2014 Big Guava Music Festival in Tampa. Big Boi will have a free show on Oct. 10 as part of the Tampa Bay Lightning’s pregame party.
  9. Lightning newcomer Waltteri Merela brings winning pedigree from Finland
    Sept. 14• Lightning
    Lightning prospect Waltteri Merela, front, participates in the Lightning Development Camp in July at TGH IcePlex in Brandon.
  10. Lightning terminate Josh Archibald’s contract, sign Tyler Motte
    Sept. 9• Lightning
    Tyler Motte, left, playing for the New York Rangers, battles then-Lightning center Riley Nash, right, during Game 6 of the 2022 Eastern Conference final at Amalie Arena.
  11. ESPN opening-night tripleheader kicks off Lightning’s national TV schedule
    Aug. 30• Lightning
    Brandon Hagel and the Lightning's season opener against the Predators Oct. 10 at Amalie Arena will be part of ESPN's opening-night tripleheader. It will be the first of 11 national broadcasts for Tampa Bay this season.
  12. Lightning extend defenseman Darren Raddysh through 2025-26
    Aug. 23• Lightning
    Lightning defenseman Darren Raddysh is pictured on the ice during a game against the Pittsburgh Penguins in March at Amalie Arena.
  13. Lightning extend forward Brandon Hagel through 2031-32
    Aug. 22• Lightning
    Lightning left wing Brandon Hagel moves the puck down the ice during a game against the Montreal Canadiens in March at Amalie Arena. He is coming off a career-high 30-goal, 64-point season.
  14. Lightning’s preseason rookie showcase set for September in Estero
    Aug. 14• Lightning
    Lightning defenseman prospect Jack Thompson, who participated in last year's preseason rookie camp, will likely headline this year's showcase at Hertz Arena in Estero.
  15. Lightning single-game tickets to go on sale to the public on Aug. 18
    Aug. 7• Lightning
    Center Brayden Point (21) and the Lightning will open the 2023-24 regular season Oct. 10 against the Nashville Predators at Amalie Arena.
  16. What will the Lightning look like after offseason roster retooling?
    July 19• Lightning
    The pressure's on Tanner Jeannot, who will need to help the Lightning replace Alex Killorn’s offensive output and become more of an enforcer with Pat Maroon gone.
  17. Lightning sign forward Tanner Jeannot to 2-year contract
    July 15• Lightning
    Sorting Tanner Jeannot's contract was the last piece in the Lightning's offseason roster moves during free agency.
  18. Lightning hope Gage Goncalves is ready to take next step toward NHL
    July 13• Lightning
    Lightning prospect Gage Goncalves works on a drill with player development director JP Cote during last week's development camp at TGH IcePlex in Brandon.
  19. Seeing is believing for up-and-coming Lightning prospects
    July 11• Lightning
    Lightning prospect Jack Thompson participates in development camp at the TGH Ice Plex earlier this month.
  20. A look at Lightning’s offseason facelift — and what’s still left to do
    July 7• Lightning
    In looking at this year’s team, Lightning general manager Julien BriseBois wanted to get better defensively while adding speed. He also knew he’d have very little cap space to fill a lot of holes, particularly at forward.
  21. Here are 5 players to watch following Lightning’s development camp
    July 6• Lightning
    Goaltender Ludvig Perrson (31) protects the crease as Gage Goncalves (93) drives the net while participating in the Lightning's development camp Wednesday at TGH Ice Plex in Brandon.
  22. Lightning 2022 top pick Isaac Howard still aims to stand out in a crowd
    July 3• Lightning
    Lightning prospects Ethan Gauthier left, and Isaac Howard, right, participate in the Lightning's development camp Monday at TGH IcePlex in Brandon.
  23. Following trade to Wild, Pat Maroon turns page on Lightning, Tampa Bay
    July 3• Lightning
    Defenseman Ryan McDonagh (27) hands the Stanley Cup to left wing Pat Maroon (14) after the Lightning defeated the Montreal Canadiens to conclude the 2020-21 season at Amalie Arena.
  24. Lightning’s reputation remains strong in NHL free-agent market
    July 3• Lightning
    In signing Conor Sheary, Luke Glendening and Josh Archibald, general manager Julien BriseBois, pictured, acquired three players he expects to bring a checking game that will make the Lightning tougher to play against.
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