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Lightning sign Marc-Andre Bergeron
Breaking news this afternoon is that the Lightning made another move to solidify depth and strengthen the team in one way or another. Free agent defenseman Marc-Andre Bergeron has been signed to a 1-year, two-way contract. Mike Corcoran, reporting via Twitter, told his followers that Bergeron...
Minor moves: Lightning deal Juraj Simek for Levi Nelson
It's not the flashiest of deals but the Lightning have made a trade, moving forward Juraj Simek and acquiring center Levi Nelson from the Boston Bruins. Both forwards are currently in the AHL. Simek was acquired from the Vancouver Canucks with Lukas Krajicek in 2009. He's represented little more...
Goalies lead the killer B's; Bruins vs. Lightning preview
WHERE: St. Pete Times Forum, Tampa, FloridaWHEN: 7:30 PM ESTMEDIA: Versus (cable), 620 WDAE (radio) OPPONENT COVERAGE: Stanley Cup of Chowder As a quirk of the NHL schedule, the Boston Bruins (having started their season in Europe) have been playing catch-up with games-played for the past several...
Lightning demote two to Norfolk
The Lightning announced via press-release this afternoon that defenseman Mathieu Roy and center Blair Jones were optioned back to the Norfolk Admirals of the AHL. Roy and Jones had been recalled with thanks to a (still heavily) banged up Lightning roster that included LW Simon Gagne (who was...
The spring thaw: Lightning recall Parrish, Janus demoted [UPDATED]
We didn't make any particular note of the Lightning demoting the likes of Brandon Bochenski and newly-signed RW Mark Parrish during the Olympic break. These re-assignments had to do with getting these guys playing time during the hiatus of action at the NHL level. But with the NHL back in action...
Lightning re-assign goaltenders Tokarski, Helenius
The Lightning have announced that first-year-pro goaltender Dustin Tokarski has been returned to Norfolk of the AHL. The news should tell fans that Mike Smith is ready to come back from his neck injury to at least assume backup duty. The Lightning also announced this morning that odd-man-out...
Lightning claim Nate Thompson off waivers from New York Islanders
The Lightning have claimed forward Nate Thompson from the New York Islanders. The 25 year old Alaskan was originally drafted in 2003 by the Boston Bruins and has played for both the B's and the Islanders (as well as the Providence Bruins) in his pro career so far. <!-- BEGIN WIDGET --> Nate...
Thrashers visit the Lightning between holidays (preview)
WHERE: St. Pete Times Forum, Tampa, FloridaWHEN: 7:30 PM ESTMEDIA: Sun Sports (cable), 620 WDAE (radio) All hell has broken loose in the transaction column for the Lightning today. Antero Niittymaki is indisposed at the moment as he's about to welcome a new additiion to the Niittymaki family... ...
Lightning defenseman Lukas Krajicek on waivers
Defenseman Lukas Krajicek has been placed on waivers by the Tampa Bay Lightning. Krajicek, who is making just less than $1.5 million this season, is exposed to all 29 NHL teams and anyone can claim him. It's unknown right now if the Lightning will send Krajicek to the AHL if he passes through...
The looming transaction - Ryan Craig on re-call waivers
The Lightning are carrying a total of 23 players - the league maximum. 23 players -- nine defensemen, twelve forwards, two goaltenders. That's what makes the news that Ryan Craig was placed on recall waivers (meaning the Bolts are trying to call him up) so intriguing. Craig, sent down to the...
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