Stars need to admit mistake and move on ... without Sean Avery
E.J. Hradek...can't do the things it takes to win. The Lightning didn't really need oldsters Gary Roberts ($1.25 million) or Mark Recchi ($1.5 million), either. Tampa Bay would have been much...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 03, 2008The Things We Forget, Part 9: Sidney Crosby
Chris JonesThe Kid lost his first Cup Finals. So did a guy named Gretzky.
Story | Conversation | December 03, 2008My Top 5 turkeys: The list isn't pretty!
E.J. HradekIt doesn't get much more traditional -- at least here in the United States -- than turkey on Thanksgiving. The NFL will be delivering a pair of turke...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 26, 2008Huddersfield 0-1 Leyton Orient
...Thornton's pass before firing past goalkeeper Matt Glennon.The hosts pushed for an equaliser, with Gary Roberts having his goal-bound drive hacked away from the line by Orient's Stephen Purches after...
Story | November 25, 2008Lower body injury knocks Lightning G Smith vs. Devils
Associated PressTampa Bay Lightning goalie Mike Smith missed Sunday's game with New Jersey because of an undisclosed lower-body injury.
Story | Conversation | November 23, 2008Lecavalier's two goals help Lightning snap five-game losing streak
Associated PressVincent Lecavalier had two goals to help Tampa Bay interim coach Rick Tocchet get his first NHL victory in the Lightning's 4-1 win over the Nashville Predators on Friday night.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | November 21, 2008Tocchet loses debut as Ruutu, Brind'Amour goals down Lightning in SO
Associated PressRick Tocchet lost his debut as Lightning coach when Tuomo Ruutu and Rod Brind'Amour each scored in the shootout to lead the Hurricanes to a 3-2 victory Sunday.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | November 16, 2008Leeds 1-2 Huddersfield
...a headed goal disallowed for offside as Leeds enjoyed most of the first-half possession and Gary Roberts twice went close for Town who equalised within 30 seconds of the restart.Leeds keeper Casper...
Story | November 15, 2008Tocchet to take over as interim coach after Melrose gets fired
ESPN.com news servicesThe Tampa Bay Lightning have fired Barry Melrose after just 16 games in his return behind the bench, and associate coach Rick Tocchet will take over as interim head coach.
Story | Conversation | November 14, 2008Melrose experiment fails miserably in Tampa Bay
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comBarry Melrose was fired as the Lightning coach on Friday, just 16 games into the season. Despite a scattered locker room and players who were prone to on-ice brain cramps, one thing is clear: He didn't sink the team by himself.
Story | Conversation | November 14, 2008Open Ice: Dealing with disappointing starts
Sean Allen, Special to ESPN.comSean Allen advises on how to deal with the disappointing starts of several big-name fantasy performers.
Story | Conversation | November 10, 2008Capitals beat former goalie Kolzig, Lightning
Associated PressTom Poti, Mike Green and Eric Fehr scored in the first period as the Capitals beat Olaf Kolzig and the Lightning 4-2.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | November 10, 2008Leafs offense surpasses expectations
Sean AllenThere were concerns heading into the season whether any Maple Leafs player other than Vesa Toskala was worth owning in shallow leagues. The team had a...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 09, 2008Huddersfield 3-4 Port Vale
...Glennon and slot home.Huddersfield equalised a minute before half time when Michael Collins rifled home Gary Roberts' centre and the hosts went ahead after 51 minutes as Ian Craney raced past John McCombe...
Story | November 08, 2008