Stamkos Thriving Under New Coach
When interim coach Rick Tocchet replaced Barry Melrose last Friday, one of the things Tocchet wanted to do was get Steven Stamkos more ice time.
Barry Melrose Fired
Tampa Bay Lightning Head Coach Barry Melrose has been relieved of his duties and Associate Coach Rick Tocchet has been elevated to interim head coach.
Lightning Send Ward To Norfolk
The Tampa Bay Lightning have assigned right wing Jason Ward to Norfolk of the American Hockey League, Executive Vice President & General Manager Brian Lawton announced today.
Canes' Laviolette Becomes All-Time Winningest US-Born Coach
Peter Laviolette became the all-time winningest American-born coach on Friday after the Hurricanes rallied for a 2-1 win over the Senators, as reported by Yahoo.
Lightning Acquire Eminger, Downie, And Draft Pick From Flyers
The Tampa Bay Lightning have acquired defenseman Steve Eminger, right wing Steve Downie and a fourth-round pick in the 2009 NHL Entry Draft from the Philadelphia Flyers in exchange for defenseman Matt Carle and San Jose’s third-round pick in 2009 (previously acquired) today, Executive Vice President and General Manager Brian Lawton announced.
Lightning Send Niskala To AHL Norfolk
The Tampa Bay Lightning have reassigned defenseman Janne Niskala to the Norfolk Admirals of the American Hockey League today, Executive Vice President and General Manager Brian Lawton announced.
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