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NHL returns, 48 game season begins Jan. 19
With the NHL returning, teams will be playing a lockout-condensed 48 game season that begins on Jan. 19.
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Stamkos playing in dad's beer league
Steven Stamkos is passing the time by playing in his dad's beer league games in Ontario, and he's also participating in charity games with other locked out players.
Teddy Purcell describes NHL lockout as "hopeless"
Lightning right winger Teddy Purcell didn't pull any punches when he spoke on Monday, describing the state of the NHL lockout as "hopeless."
Vinik, owners express frustration with NHL lockout
Along with other owners, the Lightning's Jeff Vinik expresses his disappointment in the latest snag in NHL negotiations.
Lightning owner Jeff Vinik to join labor talks
Tampa Bay Lightning owner Jeff Vinik along with four other NHL owners will meet with a select group of players on Tuesday to try and move negotiations forward.
Forbes ranks Lightning as 23rd most valuable team
The Tampa Bay Lightning were ranked as the 23rd most valuable franchise according to Forbes Magazine.
St. Louis "baffled" by lack of CBA progress
Lightning winger Marty St. Louis is "baffled" by the lack of progress made in CBA negotiations between the league and players association.
Ryan Malone doesn't want a visor, black eye or no
Ryan Malone of the Tampa Bay Lightning recently got a shiner and five stitches above his eye when he took a stick to the face, but he maintains he has no interest in adding a visor to his helmet.
League, NHLPA talk revenue sharing
Negotiations between the NHL owners and the Players Association continue in New York. What are the main issues that are being discussed and is there a chance at a deal being made to save the season?
Stamkos skates with OHL team
Lightning star Steven Stamkos practiced with the Oshawa Generals of the OHL on Wednesday.
Vincent Lecavalier hopeful of negotiations
Tampa Bay Lightning center Vincent Lecavalier is hopeful that the negotiations between the players association and the owners will result in something. What are other players saying about this?
NHL Lockout 2012: Winter Classic to be cancelled
With the NHL lockout in its 48th day, the league has cancelled the Winter Classic.
Lightning's B.J. Crombeen vents about NHL lockout
B.J. Crombeen of the Tampa Bay Lightning recently expressed his displeasure with the lack of progress during the ongoing NHL lockout.
Stamkos staying in shape as lockout continues
The NHL lockout has forced players to stay in shape in many different ways. Tampa Bay Lightning center Steven Stamkos has decided put in extra sessions in the training room and play pickup games at local rinks.
Mikkelson heading to Sweden as lockout drags on
Lightning defenseman Brendan Mikkelson has agreed to play for Swedish team Vesteras.
Lokomotiv takes on Neftekhimik in KHL action
The key West Conference meeting is among a loaded KHL slate on Monday.
Kulikov, Hedman helping KHL squads keep pace
Both Dmitry Kulikov and Victor Hedman's KHL squads stay competitive in the KHL's regular season race.
Lightning affiliate keeping pace in AHL races
The Crunch, led by Cory Conacher, are just one point back of the conference leading Springfield Falcons.
Lightning's St. Louis concerned about career
Tampa Bay's Martin St. Louis is hoping the lockout doesn't hurt the end of his career.
Tampa Bay affiliate leads AHL standings
The AHL season is underway, and Tampa Bay's affiliate is off to a hot start.
Panthers, Lightning players take KHL ice Wednesday
The Florida Panthers and Tampa Bay Lightning both have a player in action this week for the KHL.
Panthers, Lightning represented in KHL standings
The Panthers and Lightning both have a player in the KHL, and they are each in line to make the playoffs.
Lockout talks stall again as owners reject offers
The NHL owners rejected three counter-offers from the players association, and both sides are discouraged about a possible end to the lockout. NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman has set a deadline of Oct. 25 for a full 82-game season.
Lightning, Panthers reps on KHL contenders
Florida's Dmitry Kulikov and Tampa Bay's Victor Hedman are overseas playing in the KHL while the NHL's labor dispute gets sorted out. Both of their KHL teams are currently in good shape in the standings.
Crunch, Rampage notch AHL wins
Both Tampa Bay and Florida's AHL teams have notched wins in the early part of the AHL season.
Lightning's Adam Hall will play in Germany
Tampa Bay Lightning forward Adam Hall will play in Germany during the NHL lockout.
Nate Thompson will play in Alaska
Nate Thompson is taking his talents back to Alaska with the NHL lockout still ongoing.
Wayne Gretzky thinks lockout will end by January
NHL Hall of Famer Wayne Gretzky thinks that the 2012 NHL lockout will end before the 2013 Winter Classic on New Year's Day.
NHL Lockout 2012: Preseason cancelled
The NHL has cancelled the preseason because of the lockout. Where can Lightning fans go to get refunds on their tickets?
Lightning's Victor Hedman signs with the KHL
Lightning's Victor Hedman signs with the KHL during NHL lockout
Ryan Malone not optimistic about lockout
Tampa Bay winger Ryan Malone paints a gloomy picture about the lockout, comparing it to 2004-2005 and suggesting it will be a while before the Lightning play hockey again.
NHL Lockout 2012: Players Need To Compromise, According To Deputy Commissioner
NHL Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly says that the players will need to compromise in order to get any movement on the NHL lockout. What else is affecting the negotiations?
Lightning Coach Guy Boucher's First Pitch Strike Before Rays Game
Tampa Bay Lightning coach Guy Boucher brings a stick to the mound for Friday night's first pitch against the Toronto Blue Jays and sends a wrist shot for a perfect strike.