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It's Getting Ugly in Tampa Bay

Somewhere Barry Melrose is smiling, perhaps even laughing maniacally, at the news that Tampa Bay Lightning co-owners Oren Koules (pictured right) and Len Barrie are meeting with NHL commissioner Gary Bettman on Tuesday to determine which individual has the authority to make decisions for the team.Quick refresher course:...

A Look at Tampa Bay's Draft Strategy

Thanks to the lottery on Tuesday night, we now know the order of selection for the draft. The Islanders will lead off from the pole position and, as I discussed earlier in the week, they've got an awful lot on their plate. But what about the other teams that sent representatives to TSN studios on Tuesday night?Well, today...

Gary Roberts Retires After 20 Years

It's kind of a shame to see Gary Roberts, after 20 years and 438 career goals, leave the NHL this way. Waived by the Tampa Bay Lightning and unwanted by the other 29 teams in the league, the 42-year-old announced his retirement on Friday afternoon. One of the best power forwards in the NHL during the late 1980's and early...

Tampa Bay Management Has No Plans to Trade Vincent Lecavalier

It's been a rough couple of months for the Tampa Bay Lightning, as they're already on their second head coach of the season, the stud rookie is looking like somewhat of a dud, and the team is currently sitting with the fourth-worst record in the league. About the only way things could possibly get worse for the Lightning...

Newsmakers in the NHL: Steven Stamkos Gets a Night Off

I think it would be fair to say that Steven Stamkos, the No. 1 overall pick in this year's NHL Entry Draft, has been somewhat of a disappointment for the Tampa Bay Lightning during his rookie season. After Lightning management hyped the stuffing out of him before he was even a member of the organization, the 18-year-old...