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• Bluelines: Prospects To Watch

  Published: August 3, 2007, 1:37 pm

  Tags: Bluelines, Detroit Red Wings, Florida Panthers, Minnesota Wild, Nhl, Nashville Predators, Pittsburgh Penguins, Stan Fischler, Tampa Bay Lightning, The Maven

  sixth defenseman spot on the Lightning is open but don't expect Jay Feaster to fill the void with an acquisition. According to St. Petersburg Times hockey writer, Damian Cristodero, Feaster would like to see one of his prospects make the jump to the big club. The leading candidates are Dan Jancevski, Jay Leach, David Schneider and Matt

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• Bluelines: Notable Retirements

  Published: August 13, 2007, 2:30 pm

  Tags: Bluelines, Nhl, Ottawa Senators, Philadelphia Flyers, Stan Fischler, Tampa Bay Lightning, The Maven

  An NHL public relations legend, Joe Kadlec of the Flyers, has announced his retirement. Kadlec held the P.R. post in Philly since the team's inception in 1967."Over the 40-year history of this hockey club, Joe has been an integral part of the team," says Ed Snider. "While we will miss all of Joe's charm, energy, enthusiasm and

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• Bluelines: Scotty Bowman To Retire A Red Wing

  Published: September 11, 2007, 6:46 pm

  Tags: Anaheim Ducks, Bob Gainey, Buffalo Sabres, Carolina Hurricanes, Chris Gratton, Detroit Red Wings, Larry Robinson, Nhl, Nashville Predators, Pittsburgh Penguins, Stan Fischler, Tampa Bay Lightning, The Maven, Tom Barrasso, Toronto Maple Leafs

  theme song, vis- -vis the Lightning, should be "Love Is Lovelier The Third Time Around." The erstwhile wunderkind-who-never-was will be starting his third separate stint with the club. Tom Barrasso has been hired as the Hurricanes director of goaltender development. Tom's knowledge will be invaluable for Cam

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• Bluelines: A New Work Stoppage Looms

  Published: October 8, 2007, 7:40 pm

  Tags: Alex Ovechkin, Chris Chelios, Dallas Stars, Gary Bettman, Martin Brodeur, Nashville Predators, New Jersey Devils, Nhl, Roman Hamrlik, Sidney Crosby, Stan Fischler, Tampa Bay Lightning, Vincent Lecavalier, Washington Capitals

  This news might get stuck in your craw but it has to be reported nonetheless. Another NHL Work Stoppage could very well happen when it's time for the NHLPA to renew the current CBA.The angst centers on two critical areas: 1. Choice of the next union boss; 2. Whether the small but vocal Chris Chelios-led militant unionists control the show. No

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• Are The Devils In Crisis Mode?

  Published: October 28, 2007, 10:20 pm

  Tags: Brent Sutter, Brian Gionta, John Madden, Martin Brodeur, New Jersey Devils, Ottawa Senators, Prudential Center, Stan Fischler, Tampa Bay Lightning

  Halloween night game against Tampa Bay at Prudential Center would emerge as a critical game for the Devils? But, make no mistake, it HAS come to that. You can pass on the home opener loss to Ottawa at the magnificent, new Rock in Downtown Newark. After all, the Senators almost never lose and stand today as the NHL's best team, with no apologies

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• Devils: Aberration Or Inspiration?

  Published: November 1, 2007, 12:06 am

  Tags: Brent Sutter, Dainius Zubrus, David Clarkson, Jay Pandolfo, John Madden, Martin Brodeur, New Jersey Devils, Nhl, Stan Fischler, Tampa Bay Lightning

  third period - rout of Tampa Bay on Wednesday evening the REAL goods or simply an eccentric night highlighted by Jay Pandolfo's first career hat trick. The answer best will be provided during Toronto's visit but - at least for the moment - some awfully encouraging things are on the books. John Madden's offense being one of them, as Mad

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• It's Always Hockey Night In Tampa [NHL Closer]

  Published: November 9, 2007, 10:00 am

  Tags: Nhl, Nhl Closer, Tampa Bay Lightning

  total to six - pacing the Lightning to a 4-1 win in Carolina, their first road win in eight tries. Tampa has won consecutive games for the second time this year and might've gotten Tortorella off the hot seat. You get that through your head, Brooksie?Sens Lose? Sens Lose? Ottawa is really good. Washington is really bad. Vitkor Kozlov does not

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• It's Always Hockey Night In Tampa [NHL Closer]

  Published: November 9, 2007, 10:00 am

  Tags: Nhl, Nhl Closer, Tampa Bay Lightning

  We're gonna try this out for a couple of weeks and see how she works; so far, people seem to be fans. It's the NHL Closer. We pass the mic to the kids at Orland Kurtenblog. Their NHL Closer is...

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• Islanders Are Kings. Period.

  Published: November 19, 2007, 10:59 pm

  Tags: Chris Drury, Henrik Lundqvist, Josef Vasicek, Montreal Canadiens, New York Islanders, New York Rangers, Nhl, Rick Dipietro, Ruslan Fedotenko, Sean Avery, Stan Fischler, Tampa Bay Lightning, Ted Nolan, Tom Renney

  for the Rangers, who visit Tampa Bay on Wednesday night, they had better get something straight; defensemen cannot be expected to carry the Blueshirt attack, as has been the case lately. Mister Keene, Tracer of Lost Persons, should have been on hand Monday to find the likes of Scott Gomez, Jaromir Jagr (only one shot on goal) and Chris Drury,

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• Ice Time With Sam & Joe: Orr The Hero In Rangers Win

  Published: November 21, 2007, 11:43 pm

  Tags: Colton Orr, Fedor Tyutin, Henrik Lundqvist, Ice Time With Sam Amp Joe, Joe Micheletti, New York Rangers, Nhl, Sam Rosen, Tampa Bay Lightning

  edging the Lighting 2-1 in Tampa Bay. The defense was solid again and as usual, Henrik Lundqvist was there when the team needed him, but what struck Joe and I was the fact that the goal drought from the forwards was snapped by the unlikeliest of players, Colton Orr.Check out what Lundqvist had to say about the win by clicking

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• Bluelines: Will There Ever Be A Trade Among The Locals?

  Published: December 5, 2007, 3:08 pm

  Tags: Bill Davidson, Bluelines, Garth Snow, Glen Sather, John Tortorella, Lou Lamoriello, New Jersey Devils, New York Islanders, New York Rangers, Nhl, Stan Fischler, Tampa Bay Lightning, The Maven, Vincent Lecavalier

  but done, the situation in Tampa Bay has stalled. But the Lightning are keeping thoughts of the sale out of their minds."It's our job to keep it out," says John Tortorella. "We're players and coaches, we're not businessmen."Vin Lecavalier adds: "If there was talk about moving the team, guys would be concerned. But

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• Islanders: Oy Vay!

  Published: December 8, 2007, 2:33 am

  Tags: Florida Panthers, New York Islanders, Nhl, Stan Fischler, Tampa Bay Lightning

  Florida safari Saturday in Tampa Bay. For example, after five straight losses, Ted Nolan's chaps appear to have been caught in a hurricane. Or, following last night's 3-0 loss to the Panthers, the Nassaumen have a popgun offense. Then again, perhaps these two words say it best: OY VAY! What's the solution? Certainly, the problem is not

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• Islanders Find The Clutch

  Published: December 9, 2007, 1:02 am

  Tags: Bill Guerin, Florida Panthers, Mike Sillinger, New York Islanders, Nhl, Rick Dipietro, Stan Fischler, Tampa Bay Lightning

  overtime victory over the Lightning on Saturday night in Tampa Bay, moving them two wins (14-12-2) over .500 with a new sense of confidence in their scoring ability. CLUTCH is what Rick DiPietro (no surprise here) provided with innumerable key saves against the Gold Dust Twins of Vin Lecavalier and Marty St.Louis. And that enabled New York to

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• Bluelines: Metropolit Going Back To His Roots

  Published: December 12, 2007, 11:44 am

  Tags: Bluelines, Boston Bruins, Brian Gionta, Glen Metropolit, New Jersey Devils, Nhl, Stan Fischler, Tampa Bay Lightning, The Maven, Zdeno Chara

  What's next for the Lightning in the fiscal department is the big behind-the-scenes question in Tampa Bay. The collapse of Doug MacLean's purchase effort figures to inspire new buyers.Whomever the buyer may be, he'll be inheriting a solid GM in Jay Feaster. Let's not forget that, just nine months ago, Jay was named by Forbes

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• Buyer Beware: The NHL's Silly Season

  Published: June 17, 2008, 1:23 pm

  Tags: Nhl, Other Categories, Brian Campbell, Brian Rafalski, Detroit Red Wings, John Ferguson, Marian Hossa, Nicklas Lidstrom, Pavel Kubina, Stanley Cup, Tampa Bay Lightning, Toronto Maple Leafs

  On July 1st, millions upon millions of dollars will be spent by NHL clubs looking to strengthen their teams for a run at the Stanley Cup. But only one of those teams will make the acquisition that...

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