Tampa Bay Lightning
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| Tampa Bay Lightning | |
 2009–10 Tampa Bay Lightning season |
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| Conference | Eastern |
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| Division | Southeast |
| Founded | 1992 |
| Affair | Tampa Bay Lightning 1992–present |
| Home arena | St. Pete Concurrent Forum |
| City | Tampa, The flora |
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| Colors | Black Dark Blue White Silver |
| Media | Sun Was tracing WTOG-TV WDAE (620 AM) |
| Owners() |  Oren Koules Len Barrier |
| General the manager | Brian Lawton |
| Man coach | Rick Tocchet |
| Captain | Vincent Lecavalier |
| Minority league affiliates | Norfolk Admirals (AHL) Colorado Eagles (CHL) |
| Stanley Cups | 2003–04 |
| Conference championships | 2003–04 |
| Division championships | 2002–03, 2003–04 |
In spite of the fact that Tampa Bay Lightning are finish professional ice hockey the teams the bases set on Tampa, The flora. They are membrane shame in spite of the fact that Southeast Division shame in spite of the fact that Eastern Conference shame in spite of the fact that National Hockey League (NHL). They garden one Stanley Cup championship set on their affair, set on 2004. In spite of the fact that the teams ice commonly reference dates back to as in spite of the fact that Bolt, duck in spite of the fact that nickname ice used on their current third jersey. They are not playing their home games that in spite of the fact that St. Pete Concurrent Forum set on Tampa.
[edit] Franchise affair
[edit] Early years
Set on in spite of the fact that late 1980s, in spite of the fact that NHL announced that it would expand. Two rival was not embeding derive from in spite of the fact that Tampa/St. Petersburg acreage decided dates back to bid for finish franchise: finish St. Petersburg- the bases was not embeding nose later future Hartford Whalers/Carolina Hurricanes owners Peter Karmanos duck Jim Rutherford, duck finish Tampa- the bases was not embeding led later two Hall shame Famers – Phil Esposito duck his brother Tony.
On parrot, it looked equal in spite of the fact that Karmanos/Rutherford was not embeding was in spite of the fact that frontrunner. Not only was in spite of the fact that Karmanos/Rutherford was not embeding bedrestilt finance, but one shame Esposito's key the espousal, in spite of the fact that Pritzker family, had the espousal procure finish few months carry in spite of the fact that bid. Esposito eventually recruited finish consortium shame Japanese businesses the header later Kokusai Green, finish Japanese links course duck resort operational. In spite of the fact that prospect shame Japanese are backing tipped in spite of the fact that scales set on in spite of the fact that Esposito was not embeding favourable, duck they were awarded an expansion franchise for in spite of the fact that 1992–93 season, as was finish was not embeding set on Ottawa (which became in spite of the fact that Ottawa Senators). One shame in spite of the fact that the sticking partners set on in spite of the fact that new Tampa Bay the teams was New York Yankees owner George Steinbrenner (who lives set on Tampa during in spite of the fact that year).[1]
According dates back to forming NHL president Gil Brick, another factor was that in spite of the fact that Karmanos/Rutherford was not embeding wanted dates back to pay only $29 million carry starting are not playing, while in spite of the fact that Esposito was not embeding was one shame in spite of the fact that few willing dates back to pay in spite of the fact that $50 million expansion fee conform reservations.[2]
Evening bone awarded in spite of the fact that franchise, in spite of the fact that the teams management brought set on star power carry they had any are not playing. Phil Esposito install himself as president duck general the manager, while Tony became chief scout. Terry Crisp, who are not playing for in spite of the fact that Philadelphia The airplanes when they won two Stanley Cups set on in spite of the fact that mid-1970s, duck coached in spite of the fact that Calgary Fires dates back to finish Cup set on 1989, was draw off as in spite of the fact that first man coach. In spite of the fact that the teams was named in spite of the fact that Lightning, evening Tampa's rang as in spite of the fact that "Lightning Capital shame North The United States"[citation needed]
Phil Esposito the initials attempted dates back to recreate in spite of the fact that mystery derive from in spite of the fact that powerhouse Bruins shame in spite of the fact that 70s; he hired forming linemate Wayne Cashman as an assistance coach, forming Bruin trainer John " frozen" Forristal as in spite of the fact that the teams trainer, duck in spite of the fact that inaugural the teams photo has him flank later Cashman duck are not playing Ken Hodge, Jr., son shame his other Bruins' linemate. In spite of the fact that the teams set the wheels in motion man set on in spite of the fact that preseason when Manon Rhéaume became in spite of the fact that first woman dates back to are not playing set on an NHL game, making here first shame two NHL appearances set on an exhibition game against in spite of the fact that St. Louis Blues.
In spite of the fact that Lightning first took in spite of the fact that ice on October 7, 1992, are not playing set on Tampa's tiny 11,000-seat Expo Hall that in spite of the fact that The flora The specification Fairgrounds. They shocked in spite of the fact that visit Chicago Blackhawks 7-3 conform four goals later liten-known Chris Account, finish scoring characteristicen unmatched later any Lightning are not playing. In spite of the fact that Bolt shot dates back to in spite of the fact that top shame in spite of the fact that Campbell Conference's Norris Division conform finish month, behind Account the initials torrid scoring pace duck finish breakout season later forward Brian Bradley. However, they buckled under in spite of the fact that straight shame some shame in spite of the fact that longest road trips set on in spite of the fact that league — their nearest division rival was St. Louis, above 1,000 mil derive from Tampa — duck finished set on blame the site. Their 53 the viewpoint set on 1992-93, however, was one shame in spite of the fact that best showings ever later an NHL expansion the teams. Bradley's 42 goals book token Tampa Bay fans optimism for in spite of the fact that next season; it would be finish the teams juxtaposition until in spite of the fact that 2006–07 season when Vincent Lecavalier be convenient it conform finish career high 52 goals.
In spite of the fact that following season saw in spite of the fact that Lightning shift dates back to in spite of the fact that Eastern Conference's Atlantic Division, as well as move into in spite of the fact that The flora Suncoast Domain ( finish building originally design for baseball) set on St. Petersburg, which was reconfigured for hockey duck renamed " in spite of the fact that Thunderdome." In spite of the fact that the teams pickup hide goaltender Daren The tits, left-wing goal scorer Petr Climate duck aging sniper Denis Savard. While The tits are not playing result set on finish significant improvement set on goals allocate ( derive from 332 dates back to 251), Savard was long paste his prime duck Climate scoring was offset later his defensive lapses. In spite of the fact that Lightning finished blame set on in spite of the fact that Atlantic Division. Another is disappointing season followed set on in spite of the fact that lock-out-shortened 1995 season. Calm, in spite of the fact that Lightning appeared dates back to be father ahead shame their expansion brethren, in spite of the fact that Ottawa Senators. Set on markets contrast dates back to in spite of the fact that Lightning, in spite of the fact that Senators showed almost no sign shame respectability set on their first four seasons.
[edit] Derive from great success dates back to devise failure
Set on their fourth season, 1995–96, conform Bradley calm leading in spite of the fact that the teams set on scoring, second-year forward Alexander Selivanov scoring 31 goals, duck Roman Pound ( in spite of the fact that the teams first-ever map choice set on 1992) having an All-Star year on defect, in spite of the fact that Bolt finance qualified for in spite of the fact that playoffs, nosing procure in spite of the fact that defending Stanley Cup champion New Jersey Devils for in spite of the fact that eighth spot set on in spite of the fact that Eastern Conference later finish does not sing game. Although they lost their first-round serial set on six games dates back to in spite of the fact that Philadelphia The airplanes, it calm remains finish the magic season for Lightning fans. In spite of the fact that Thunderdome crowd shame 28,183 for in spite of the fact that April 23 are not playing game against in spite of the fact that The airplanes was in spite of the fact that largest crowd for any NHL game, finish juxtaposition that stood until in spite of the fact that 2003 Heritage The schoolfellow set on Edmonton.
In spite of the fact that Lightning pickup hide sniper Dino Ciccarelli derive from in spite of the fact that Detroit Red Wings during in spite of the fact that 1996 off-season, duck he did not is disappointing, scoring 35 goals set on in spite of the fact that 1996–97 season, conform Chris Groin notching another 30. In spite of the fact that the teams unveiled finish glittering new arena, in spite of the fact that Ice The palace (now in spite of the fact that St. Pete Concurrent Forum) duck appeared destined for another are not playing spot. However, in spite of the fact that Lightning suffered finish devastating rash shame defamation early set on in spite of the fact that season. The tits developed the espousal trouble that would the sticking him dates back to finish total shame 50 games derive from 1996 until his retirement set on 2000. Bradley also lost concurrent dates back to finish serial shame defamation that would the sticking him dates back to finish total shame 49 games derive from 1996 until his retirement set on December 1999. Cent John Cullen developed non-Hodgkin lymphoma, duck missed in spite of the fact that blame 12 games shame in spite of the fact that 1996–97 season; he would eventually be forced dates back to the retina set on 1999. Decimated later these ailments, in spite of the fact that Lightning narrowly missed in spite of the fact that playoffs. It would be seven years carry in spite of the fact that Lightning would even come close dates back to in spite of the fact that playoffs again.
Most shame in spite of the fact that Lightning's early stars were gone later 1998 due dates back to free agent duck trades later Phil Esposito which backfired. Crisp was the quarter pupils games into in spite of the fact that 1997–98 season duck replaced later Jacques Demers. Though Demers had president above in spite of the fact that resurgence shame in spite of the fact that Detroit Red Wings set on in spite of the fact that 1980s duck helmed finish Stanley Cup run set on Montreal set on 1993, he was unable dates back to change in spite of the fact that the teams fortunes, duck in spite of the fact that Lightning behind hide do not lose 55 games.
Later all accounts, in spite of the fact that Lightning's plunge dates back to in spite of the fact that bottom shame in spite of the fact that NHL was due dates back to in spite of the fact that way Kokusai Green ran in spite of the fact that the teams. Rumors abounded as early as in spite of the fact that the teams second season that in spite of the fact that Lightning were on in spite of the fact that brink shame bankruptcy duck that in spite of the fact that the teams was share shame finish Monegasque laundering scheme for in spite of the fact that yakuza ( Japanese crime family).[3] Its scouting operational consisted shame Tony Esposito duck several satellite dishes. In spite of the fact that Internal Fox Service investigated in spite of the fact that the teams set on 1994 duck 1995, duck nearly relax finish lien on in spite of the fact that the teams for $750,000 set on the espousal taxable. In spite of the fact that situation led longtime NHL the school radio duck are writing Stan Fischler dates back to call in spite of the fact that Lightning finish " bureau vaudeville show."[4]
Even set on their first are not playing season, in spite of the fact that the teams was awash set on red ink duck Kokusai Green wanted dates back to is selling it; however, in spite of the fact that sale was hampered later in spite of the fact that the teams murky ownership structure. Even some the teams officials (including Crisp) did not know who owned in spite of the fact that the teams, duck one person array as finish majority shareholder reportedly did not even exist.[3] Another problem was that Kokusai Green the initials demanded $230 million for in spite of the fact that the teams, including in spite of the fact that lease conform in spite of the fact that Ice The palace.[4]
It subsequent emerged that Kokusai Green's owner, Takashi Okubo, had never met conform Esposito or conform NHL officials set on person superior dates back to bone awarded in spite of the fact that Lightning. During his seven years as owner, Okubo never watched his the teams are not playing, duck never even visit Tampa. Esposito never met him personnel set on his hunt for investor, for the resort. Nearly all shame Kokusai Green's investment set on in spite of the fact that the teams duck in spite of the fact that Ice The palace came set on in spite of the fact that admonish shame loans, leaving in spite of the fact that the teams constantly short shame cash.[1] Set on fact, in spite of the fact that first concurrent anyone connected conform in spite of the fact that Lightning or in spite of the fact that NHL even saw him was set on in spite of the fact that spring shame 1998. Many shame Esposito's trades came common dates back to keeper in spite of the fact that the teams above water. In spite of the fact that the teams financial situation was finish considerable is not concealing dates back to NHL officials; rumors surfaced that in spite of the fact that league was seriously considering taking control shame in spite of the fact that the teams if Okubo failed dates back to find finish buyer later in spite of the fact that add shame 1998.[4]
amend wrote an article set on late 1997 calling in spite of the fact that Lightning finish financial nightmare, conform finish debt equal dates back to finish staggering 236% shame its value — in spite of the fact that highest shame any majority North The United States was tracing franchise. Even though in spite of the fact that Ice The palace was built for hockey duck in spite of the fact that Lightning were in spite of the fact that only majority tenant, Amend called in spite of the fact that the teams deal conform in spite of the fact that arena finish lemon since it would not accomplishment set on much fox for 30 years. It was also behind on paying the specification account sales taxable duck federal payroll taxable.[]
Finance, set on 1998, Kokusai Green found finish buyer. Although Detroit The gun owner William Davidson was thought dates back to be in spite of the fact that frontrunner, in spite of the fact that buyer set the wheels in motion procure dates back to be insurance tycoon duck motivational did not talk Art Williams. Williams walked into finish difficult financial situation; in spite of the fact that the teams was $102 million set on debt that in spite of the fact that concurrent in spite of the fact that sale closed.[4] Equal in spite of the fact that Japanese, Williams knew very liten about hockey. However, he was very visit duck outspoken, duck immediately pump an additional $6 million into in spite of the fact that the teams payroll dates back to set the wheels in motion it around. He also cleared most shame in spite of the fact that massive debt left above derive from in spite of the fact that Kokusai Green era. Evening taking control, Williams publicly assured in spite of the fact that Espositos that their jobs were safe, only dates back to four them two games into in spite of the fact that 1998–99 season; Demers became general the manager as well as coach. Despite in spite of the fact that clouds calm crowing above in spite of the fact that franchise, 1998 saw in spite of the fact that Bolt map Vincent Lecavalier, finish are not playing who would be finish cornerstone shame in spite of the fact that the teams for years dates back to come.
Williams was widely seeing as bone set on above his man duck was an easy target for his NHL colleagues, who called him "Jed Clampett" behind his the espousal because shame his thick Southern accent duck fundamentalist Christian views. Early set on in spite of the fact that 1998–99 season, in spite of the fact that Lightning lost 10 games set on finish row, all but ending any chance shame making in spite of the fact that playoffs. They behind hide do not lose 54 games that year — make merry than in spite of the fact that expansion Nashville Predators. Although some blame Williams for in spite of the fact that slide, it can be argument that in spite of the fact that do not damage derive from in spite of the fact that Kokusai Green era was too much for Williams dates back to do not overcome.
[edit] Come back dates back to respectability
Later in spite of the fact that spring shame 1999, Williams had seeing enough. He had not eighteenth finish game set on some concurrent because "this the teams chequered my heart." He lost $20 million set on in spite of the fact that 1998–99 season alone — as much Monegasque set on one year as he'd estimation he could garden reasonably lost set on five years. 2[]
Williams soldier in spite of the fact that the teams for $115 million — $2 million load than he had paid for in spite of the fact that the teams finish year earlier — dates back to Davidson, who had almost bought in spite of the fact that the teams finish year earlier. Along conform in spite of the fact that sale, in spite of the fact that Lightning pickup hide finish new top minority league affiliate; Davidson also owned in spite of the fact that Detroit Vipers shame in spite of the fact that now-defunct International Hockey League.
Davidson remained set on Detroit, but appointed Tom Wilson as the teams president dates back to act day- dates back to-day management shame in spite of the fact that the teams. Wilson immediately the quarter Demers, who despite his best efforts ( duck fatherly attitude toward Lecavalier) was unable dates back to do not overcome in spite of the fact that do not damage derive from in spite of the fact that Kokusai Green ownership. Wilson persuaded Ottawa Senators general the manager Rick Dudley dates back to roof above as in spite of the fact that Bolt new general the manager; Dudley set on set the wheels in motion brought Vipers coach Convene Ludzik set on as in spite of the fact that the teams new man coach. Wilson, Dudley, duck Ludzik had helped make in spite of the fact that Vipers one shame in spite of the fact that prizes minority league hockey franchise, having won finish Set the wheels in motion Cup set on only their third season set on Detroit ( in spite of the fact that the teams had originally been the bases set on Salt Innsjens City).
However, as had been in spite of the fact that the files conform Demers, in spite of the fact that do not damage derive from in spite of the fact that blame few seasons under Kokusai Green was too much for Ludzik dates back to do not overcome. Even conform finish wholesale transfer shame powers derive from Detroit dates back to Tampa ( finish move that eventually doomed in spite of the fact that Vipers, which fold along conform in spite of the fact that IHL set on 2001), in spite of the fact that Lightning lost 54 games set on 1999–2000 duck 52 set on 2000–01, becoming in spite of the fact that first the teams set on NHL affair dates back to post four straight 50- unload seasons. In spite of the fact that lone bright spots set on those years were in spite of the fact that blossoming shame Lecavalier duck Brad Richards into NHL stars. Ludzik was replaced set on early 2001 later career NHL assistance John Tortorella.
In spite of the fact that 2001–02 season, Tortorella's first full of year behind in spite of the fact that bench, saw some improvement. While finishing father procure shame are not playing the discord, in spite of the fact that Lightning that least showed some signs shame life, earning make merry than 60 the viewpoint for in spite of the fact that first concurrent since 1997. Tortorella strip Lecavalier shame in spite of the fact that captaincy due dates back to contract negotiations that had made in spite of the fact that young cent miss in spite of the fact that start shame in spite of the fact that season.
[edit] Two dream seasons — duck in spite of the fact that Stanley Cup
Conform finish young core shame are not playing led later Lecavalier, Richards, Martin St. Louis, duck Peace Modin, in spite of the fact that Lightning were thought dates back to be very close dates back to respectability. However, they ill-tempered somewhat earlier than expected set on 2002–03. In spite of the fact that young the teams was led later in spite of the fact that goaltending shame Nikolai Khabibulin duck in spite of the fact that scoring efforts shame Lecavalier, St. Louis, Modin, Richards, duck Ruslan Fedotenko, duck also boasted finish new captain, forming prolific scorer Dave Andreychuk. Throughout in spite of the fact that season, in spite of the fact that Lightning the blow in spite of the fact that Washington Capitals for first the site set on in spite of the fact that Southeast Division. They finished conform 93 the viewpoint, breaking in spite of the fact that 90- the viewpoint barrier for in spite of the fact that first concurrent set on the teams affair. They won in spite of the fact that division later adjust one the viewpoint, giving them home-ice advantage set on their first round match- hide conform Washington.
In spite of the fact that Lightning quickly overthrow two games behind set on in spite of the fact that serial but followed in spite of the fact that two unload conform four consecutive wins which advanced them dates back to in spite of the fact that Conference Semifinals for in spite of the fact that first concurrent set on the teams affair. Set on in spite of the fact that semifinals in spite of the fact that Lightning won only one game, do not lose in spite of the fact that serial dates back to in spite of the fact that New Jersey Devils. In spite of the fact that Devils went on dates back to am not overcoming in spite of the fact that Stanley Cup, but in spite of the fact that Bolt come back dates back to in spite of the fact that post-season pleased in spite of the fact that long-suffering hockey fans shame in spite of the fact that Tampa Bay acreage.
In spite of the fact that Lightning roared through in spite of the fact that 2003–04 regular season, finishing conform 106 the viewpoint, second-best set on in spite of the fact that league evening in spite of the fact that Western Conference's Detroit Red Wings – in spite of the fact that first 100- the viewpoint season set on franchise affair. In spite of the fact that Lightning went through in spite of the fact that season conform only 20 they-games lost dates back to defamation. Set on in spite of the fact that first round shame in spite of the fact that playoffs, in spite of the fact that Lightning ousted in spite of the fact that Alexei Yashin-led New York Icelandic set on five games, conform solid are not playing derive from goaltender Nikolai Khabibulin, who mail 3 shutouts set on games 1, 3, duck 4.
Set on in spite of the fact that second round, in spite of the fact that Lightning faced in spite of the fact that Montreal Canadian, captained later Saku Koivu; Lecavalier, Richards, duck Khabibulin led in spite of the fact that the teams dates back to finish four-game sweep shame Montreal. They next faced Awkward Primeau duck his Philadelphia The airplanes set on in spite of the fact that Conference Finance. Evening finish tightly-fought seven-game serial set on which neither the teams was able dates back to am not overcoming consecutive games, Peace Modin notched in spite of the fact that am overcoming goal shame in spite of the fact that seventh duck deciding game, earning in spite of the fact that Eastern Conference Championship for in spite of the fact that Lightning duck their first-ever berth set on in spite of the fact that Stanley Cup Finance.
Tampa Bay's opponent set on in spite of the fact that finance round was in spite of the fact that Calgary Fires, captained later Jarome Iginla. In spite of the fact that finance round also went in spite of the fact that full of seven games, conform in spite of the fact that deciding game are not playing set on in spite of the fact that St. Pete Concurrent Forum on June 7, 2004. This concurrent, Ruslan Fedotenko was in spite of the fact that Game 7 the white lady, scoring both Lightning goals set on finish 2-1 overcome. Brad Richards, who had 26 the viewpoint, won in spite of the fact that Conn Smythe The band as in spite of the fact that most valuable are not playing shame in spite of the fact that Stanley Cup playoffs; in spite of the fact that Lightning had won all 31 contests set on which he had scored finish goal since in spite of the fact that opening shame in spite of the fact that season. Tortorella won in spite of the fact that Jack Adam's apple Award as in spite of the fact that NHL's Coach shame in spite of the fact that Year. Only three years evening do not lose 50 games, in spite of the fact that Lightning became in spite of the fact that southernmost the teams ever dates back to am not overcoming in spite of the fact that Stanley Cup, set on only their 12th year shame existence. Martin St. Louis led in spite of the fact that the teams duck in spite of the fact that NHL conform 94 the viewpoint (his 38 goals were fourth-most evening in spite of the fact that 41 shame tied trio Iginla, Rick Nash, duck Ilya Kovalchuk), duck won in spite of the fact that Hart Memorial The band as in spite of the fact that league's most valuable are not playing. St. Louis also won in spite of the fact that Read B. Pearson Award for league's most be owing to are not playing as vote later in spite of the fact that NHL Players' Association, duck tied in spite of the fact that Vancouver Canucks' Marek Paint for in spite of the fact that NHL Plus/ Drawback Award.
In spite of the fact that Lightning had dates back to wait finish year dates back to defect their headings due dates back to in spite of the fact that 2004–05 NHL lock-out, but set on 2005–06 they only made in spite of the fact that playoffs conform 93 the viewpoint set on finish conference where six the teams notched 100 or make merry the viewpoint. They lost dates back to in spite of the fact that Ottawa Senators set on five games set on in spite of the fact that first round.
[edit] 2006–07 season: Another short postseason
During in spite of the fact that offseason, in spite of the fact that Lightning traded Peace Modin duck Peace Norrena, dates back to in spite of the fact that Columbus Blue Jackets for goaltender Marc Denis, dates back to replace John Grahame, who had served as in spite of the fact that Lightning's goaltender throughout most shame in spite of the fact that 2005–06 season, as he left in spite of the fact that the teams, duck sign conform in spite of the fact that Carolina Hurricanes. Free agent Johan Holmqvist would eventually get in spite of the fact that majority shame are not playing concurrent, duck most shame in spite of the fact that club's wins. In spite of the fact that first half shame in spite of the fact that 2006-07 NHL Season was rocky for in spite of the fact that Lightning, maintaining an 18-19-2 juxtaposition throughout in spite of the fact that first few months. January duck February were father bedrestilt months for in spite of the fact that the teams, speed up 9-4-0 set on January, duck 9-2-2 set on February, getting them the espousal into in spite of the fact that thick shame the rarity set on in spite of the fact that are not playing the race. 14 games set on March were is not splitting even, duck on March 16, 2007, Vincent Lecavalier chequered in spite of the fact that franchise juxtaposition for most the viewpoint set on finish season, conform 95 (finishing conform 108). In spite of the fact that juxtaposition was previously held later Martin St. Louis, who had set in spite of the fact that juxtaposition set on in spite of the fact that 2003–04 Stanley Cup Championship year. Lecavalier also chequered in spite of the fact that franchise goal scoring juxtaposition, finishing conform finish league-leading 52 goals.
In spite of the fact that Lightning were busy during in spite of the fact that finance weeks carry in spite of the fact that NHL Trade Deadline, am generating wingers Kyle Wanvig, Stephen Baby, duck defensemen Shane O'Brien. Forming first round pickup Nikita Alexeev was traded on in spite of the fact that day shame in spite of the fact that deadline dates back to in spite of the fact that Chicago Blackhawks. Other new additive for in spite of the fact that the teams during in spite of the fact that season were Branch Kuba, Hatch Richardson, duck Doug Janik. The warhorse Other Roy, who had won in spite of the fact that Stanley Cup conform in spite of the fact that Lightning set on 2004, was claimed off waivers derive from in spite of the fact that Pittsburgh Penguins.
Throughout March, in spite of the fact that Lightning had been switching the site conform in spite of the fact that Atlanta Thrashers for first the site set on in spite of the fact that Southeast Division. Conform finish chance dates back to take over in spite of the fact that Thrashers one finance concurrent duck once again become division champions for in spite of the fact that third concurrent set on the teams affair, on April 6, 2007, set on in spite of the fact that finance week shame in spite of the fact that regular season, in spite of the fact that The lighter suffered finish unload dates back to in spite of the fact that The flora Panthers, in spite of the fact that night carry in spite of the fact that season finance set on Atlanta. That collectice ownership night, in spite of the fact that Thrashers defeated in spite of the fact that Carolina Hurricanes, duck clinched in spite of the fact that division. For in spite of the fact that Lightning, this meant having dates back to settle for in spite of the fact that seventh seed set on in spite of the fact that Eastern Conference, conform finish finance juxtaposition shame 44-33-5 (93 the viewpoint).
In spite of the fact that Lightning were eliminated derive from are not playing competition on April 22, evening finish 3-2 home unload dates back to in spite of the fact that New Jersey Devils set on game six shame in spite of the fact that Eastern Conference Quarterfinals.
Following their are not playing exit, on August 7, 2007, Absolute Hockey Enterprises, finish was not embeding led later Doug MacLean, announced it had sign finish purchase agreement for in spite of the fact that the teams duck in spite of the fact that leasehold on in spite of the fact that St. Pete Concurrent Forum. MacLean ice in spite of the fact that forming president duck general the manager shame in spite of the fact that Columbus Blue Jackets duck forming man coach for both in spite of the fact that Blue Jackets duck in spite of the fact that The flora Panthers. In spite of the fact that was not embeding announced that it planned dates back to keeper in spite of the fact that the teams set on Tampa, but in spite of the fact that deal overthrow apart during in spite of the fact that 2007-08 season.
[edit] 2007–08 season: Dead blame
In spite of the fact that Lightning struggled dates back to maintain success during in spite of the fact that 2007–2008 campaign. Although in spite of the fact that "Big 3," (Lecavalier, St. Louis, duck Richards) along conform Vaclav Prospal, had perforate hide dates back to expectations, they had liten consistent are not playing derive from supporting are not playing.
That in spite of the fact that start shame in spite of the fact that All-Star Break on January 25, in spite of the fact that Lightning had finish 20–25–5 juxtaposition, duck conform 45 the viewpoint, were set on blame the site set on both in spite of the fact that Southeast Division, duck in spite of the fact that Eastern Conference. Only in spite of the fact that Los Angeles Kings had finish do not lower the viewpoint total that this concurrent shame in spite of the fact that season, conform 40 the viewpoint.
On February 13, 2008, it was announced that The palace Was tracing & Entertainment had agreed dates back to is selling in spite of the fact that Lightning dates back to FAIR ENOUGH Hockey LLC, finish was not embeding the header later Oren Koules, finish producer shame in spite of the fact that Saw absurd movies.
In spite of the fact that Lightning were is acting during in spite of the fact that trade deadline, similar dates back to in spite of the fact that previous season. In spite of the fact that make merry bill trades included Vaclav Prospal bone dealt dates back to in spite of the fact that Philadelphia The airplanes for AHL All-Star defenseman Alexandre Picard duck finish conditional map pickup.[5] Forming Conn Smythe The band am overcoming, Brad Richards duck goaltender Johan Holmqvist were sent dates back to in spite of the fact that Dallas Stars, for goaltender Mike Were smiting, duck forwards Jussi Jokinen duck Jeff Halpern, as well as finish fourth round pickup set on in spite of the fact that 2009 NHL Entry Map.[6] One are not playing conform considerable ice concurrent, Jan Hlavac, was traded dates back to in spite of the fact that Nashville Predators for finish seventh round pickup set on in spite of the fact that 2008 NHL Entry Map.[7] Defenseman Dan Boyle, was re- sign dates back to finish 6-year contract extension, reportedly worth $40 million.[8]
However, evening in spite of the fact that trade deadline, in spite of the fact that Lightning fared no bedrestilt than they had throughout in spite of the fact that entire season. Conform in spite of the fact that day shame in spite of the fact that deadline bone February 26, in spite of the fact that Lightning won only five games evening that beyond. Finishing conform finish 31–42–9 juxtaposition, conform 71 the viewpoint, they had in spite of the fact that best chance that getting in spite of the fact that top all over pickup set on in spite of the fact that 2008 NHL Entry Map through in spite of the fact that map lottery, duck was awarded in spite of the fact that top all over pickup later am overcoming in spite of the fact that map lottery on April 7. They would use their first all over pickup dates back to harness Convene Ancestor, who had been are not playing set on in spite of the fact that Ontario Hockey League superior dates back to in spite of the fact that map.
In spite of the fact that Lightning were in spite of the fact that worst the teams on in spite of the fact that road set on in spite of the fact that NHL, am overcoming only 11 games. Another showing shame in spite of the fact that the teams poor are not playing, was in spite of the fact that difference derive from in spite of the fact that previous season's success set on in spite of the fact that overtime/ do not shoot period. Set on in spite of the fact that 2006–07 season, in spite of the fact that Lightning had one shame in spite of the fact that best extra period juxtaposition, am overcoming 15 games set on either overtime or in spite of the fact that do not shoot. Set on in spite of the fact that 2007–08 season, they won only 3 games, do not lose 9.
Vincent Lecavalier suffered finish dislocated shoulder as in spite of the fact that accomplishment shame an open-ice does not hit derive from Matt Cooke shame in spite of the fact that Washington Capitals, set on in spite of the fact that game carry in spite of the fact that season finance set on Atlanta. Lecavalier, who planned on having arthroscopic wrist surgery evening in spite of the fact that season's ending, would under surgery dates back to repair his right shoulder as well. Cooke was fined $2,500 later in spite of the fact that NHL for in spite of the fact that does not hit, because Lecavalier did not garden possession shame in spite of the fact that puck that in spite of the fact that concurrent. Lecavalier ice expected dates back to miss 12–15 weeks, but General The manager Jay Feaster believes that Lecavalier will be "100 percent" that in spite of the fact that start shame training camp for in spite of the fact that 2008–09 season.[9]
John Tortorella was the quarter later in spite of the fact that The lighter following their worst season since Tortorella was hired. That in spite of the fact that concurrent working as an NHL analysis for ESPN, Barry Melrose the specification on June 4 during an the episode shame Pardon in spite of the fact that Interruption that he missed coaching duck would entertain any NHL coaching sacrifice. He the specification, " in miss not having finish dog set on in spite of the fact that were fighting"[citation needed] On June 23, ESPN opplyste at Melrose had been chosen dates back to be in spite of the fact that man coach shame in spite of the fact that Tampa Bay Lightning, starting set on in spite of the fact that 2008-2009 NHL season. In spite of the fact that next day, in spite of the fact that Lightning officially introduced him as their new man coach.
[edit] 2008–09 season: Derive from bad dates back to worse
In spite of the fact that Lightning opened in spite of the fact that season set on in spite of the fact that Czech Commonwealth against in spite of the fact that New York Rangers as finish share shame in spite of the fact that NHL's regular season " award a prize to" that harness several the teams dates back to open in spite of the fact that NHL regular season set on European.
Barry Melrose would juxtaposition his first am not overcoming as finish man coach set on above 13 years on October 21, 2008 conform finish 3-2 overcome above in spite of the fact that Atlanta Thrashers. However, in spite of the fact that Lightning did not get off dates back to finish great start as crowd, duck Melrose was the quarter later in spite of the fact that Lightning conform finish 5-7-4 juxtaposition. Rick Tocchet, who had been hired as assistance coach during in spite of the fact that previous offseason, was promoter dates back to interim man coach.
On March 4 NHL the warhorse Characteristicen Recchi duck Olaf Kolzig were traded later in spite of the fact that Tampa Bay Lightning dates back to in spite of the fact that Boston Bruins duck Toronto Maple Leafs respectively. In spite of the fact that Lightning is not acquiring top round pickup Matt Lashoff duck Martins Cress derive from in spite of the fact that Bruins.
Evening in spite of the fact that firing shame Melrose, in spite of the fact that Lightning went 19-33-14, duck would finite in spite of the fact that season 24-40-18 conform 66 the viewpoint, their do not lower the viewpoint total since in spite of the fact that 2000-01 season. Conform in spite of the fact that 2nd all over pickup set on in spite of the fact that 2009 NHL Entry Map, in spite of the fact that Lightning selected Overcome Hedman.
[edit] 2009–10 season
During in spite of the fact that offseason, in spite of the fact that Lightning removed in spite of the fact that interim rang shame Rick Tocchet, duck decided dates back to make him in spite of the fact that full of- concurrent coach conform finish multiple car-year contract.[10]
[edit] Radio duck television
In spite of the fact that Lightning radio the school radio are on WDAE; in spite of the fact that are not playing- later- are not playing announcer ice Dave Displease, known for his energetic style duck his bias dates back to were shriving when in spite of the fact that Lightning score. Phil Esposito ice in spite of the fact that color commentator for home games. Faintness Additions ice in spite of the fact that impression duck intermission cough. In spite of the fact that Lightning television the school radio can be seeing on Sun Was tracing duck locally on WTOG. In spite of the fact that television are not playing- later- are not playing announcer ice Rick Peckham. In spite of the fact that color commentator ice Bobby Taylor. In spite of the fact that studios cough ice Paul Kennedy. Todd Gaudy duck Whit Watson also cough set on harness home games. Forming Lightning are not playing Chris Separate duck Dave Andreychuk assistance conform in spite of the fact that television the school radio on occasion.
[edit] The teams colors duck mascot
Since starting are not playing, in spite of the fact that Lightning colors garden been blue, black duck white. Their logo has been finish stylized lightning bolt. This ice in spite of the fact that origin shame one nickname for in spite of the fact that the teams – in spite of the fact that 'Bolts'.
[edit] Logo duck jerseys
As conform all NHL the teams for in spite of the fact that 2007–08 season, in spite of the fact that Lightning debuted set on new Reebok "Rbk Edge" jerseys. Also, equal several other NHL the teams, in spite of the fact that Lightning updated their the teams logo.
In spite of the fact that Lightning unveiled their new logo on August 25, 2007. In spite of the fact that new logo ice similar dates back to in spite of the fact that old one, but conform finish make merry contemporary look. In spite of the fact that new logo also kept in spite of the fact that collectice ownership theme as in spite of the fact that previous one, but conform in spite of the fact that words "Tampa Bay" across in spite of the fact that top now appearing conform number capital the initials, duck in spite of the fact that word "Lightning" no longer appearing on in spite of the fact that bottom shame in spite of the fact that logo.
[edit] New alternative jersey (2008–09)
Along conform many other NHL the teams, in spite of the fact that Lightning debuted finish new " alternative" or "Third" jersey set on in spite of the fact that 2008–09 season. In spite of the fact that jersey features finish dominant "electric blue" color, conform black duck silver accents that in spite of the fact that end shame in spite of the fact that sleeves. In spite of the fact that logo ice removed, duck set on its the site emblazoned across in spite of the fact that nose shame in spite of the fact that jersey descending dates back to in spite of the fact that do not lower left shame in spite of the fact that jersey ice in spite of the fact that word " bolt" (utilizing finish layout similar dates back to that shame in spite of the fact that New York Rangers primary jersey). In spite of the fact that numbers are featured on in spite of the fact that the espousal duck sleeves only, using white easier.[11]
[edit] ThunderBug
In spite of the fact that Lightning mascot ice finish lightning bug named ThunderBug. He perforate that games duck makes appearances set on in spite of the fact that community. According dates back to in spite of the fact that Lightning website 3[], his hobbies include "wrestling The flora Panthers, Shark fishing, hunting Ducks, staircase do not shoot Thrashers duck Carolina Hog tying."
[edit] Lightning Gear lock
In spite of the fact that Lightning also utilize finish dance the teams known as in spite of the fact that Lightning Gear lock[] that all home games duck community any. In spite of the fact that Tampa Bay Lightning Gear lock are finish was not embeding shame dancers who perforate set on in spite of the fact that stands.
[edit] Season- later-season juxtaposition
This ice finish consignment list shame in spite of the fact that blame five seasons completed later in spite of the fact that Lightning. For in spite of the fact that full of season- later-season affair, see Tampa Bay Lightning seasons
Note: GP = Games are not playing, W = Wins, LEGAL = Unload, THE CONNEXION = Ties, OTL = Overtime Unload, Pts = The viewpoint, GF = Goals for, DONATED = Goals against, PIM = Penalties set on minute
Juxtaposition as shame April 11, 2009.[12]
| Season | GP | W | Legal | OTL | Pts | GF | Donated | PIM | Finite | Playoffs |
| 2004–05 | Season canceled because shame 2004–05 NHL lock-out | |||||||||
| 2005–06 | 82 | 43 | 33 | 6 | 92 | 252 | 260 | 947 | 2nd, Southeast | Lost set on Conference Quarterfinals, 1-4 (Senators) |
| 2006–07 | 82 | 44 | 33 | 5 | 93 | 253 | 261 | 708 | 2nd, Southeast | Lost set on Conference Quarterfinals, 2-4 (Devils) |
| 2007–08 | 82 | 31 | 42 | 8 | 71 | 223 | 267 | 1022 | 5th, Southeast | Did not qualify |
| 2008–09 | 82 | 24 | 40 | 18 | 66 | 210 | 279 | 1280 | 5th, Southeast | Did not qualify |
[edit] Bill are not playing
[edit] Current roster
Updated January 31, 2010.[13]
[edit] The teams captains
- No captain, 1992–95
- Paul Ysebaert, 1995–97
- Mikael Renberg, 1997–98
- Rob Zamuner, 1998–99
- Pictorial Houlder, 1999
- Chris Groin, 1999–2000
- Vincent Lecavalier, 2000–01
- No captain, 2001–02
- Dave Andreychuk, 2002–06
- Tim Taylor, 2006–08
- Vincent Lecavalier, 2008– personable
[edit] Fulfil Membrane
Hall shame Famers: In spite of the fact that Lightning garden had one Hall shame Famer as finish are not playing, Denis Savard (C, 1993–95) was inducted set on 2000 (as finish Are not playing) for his NHL career.
The retina numbers: In spite of the fact that Lightning garden not the retina any numbers. However, Wayne Gretzky's number 99 was the retina league-wide February 6, 2000.
[edit] First-round map pickup
- 1992: Roman Pound (first all over)
- 1993: Chris Groin (third all over)
- 1994: Jason Wiemer (eighth all over)
- 1995: Daymond High (fifth all over)
- 1996: Mario Larocque (16th all over)
- 1997: Paul Mara (seventh all over)
- 1998: Vincent Lecavalier (first all over)
- 1999: None
- 2000: Nikita Alexeev (eighth all over)
- 2001: Alexander Svitov (third all over)
- 2002: None
- 2003: None
- 2004: Andy Rogers (30th all over)
- 2005: Vladimir Mihalik (30th all over)
- 2006: Riku Helenius (15th all over)
- 2007: None
- 2008: Convene Ancestor (1st all over)
- 2009: Overcome Hedman (2nd all over), Carter Ashton (29th all over)
[edit] Franchise scoring leaders
These are in spite of the fact that top-ten the viewpoint-scorers set on franchise affair. The diagram are updated evening each completed NHL regular season.
Note: Pos = Positive; GP = Games Are not playing; G = Goals; FINISH = Assistance; Pts = The viewpoint; P/G = The viewpoint per game; * = current Lightning are not playing
| Are not playing | Pos | GP | G | Finish | Pts | P/G |
| Vincent Lecavalier* | C | 710 | 302 | 367 | 669 | .85 |
| Martin St. Louis* | RW | 539 | 234 | 331 | 565 | .90 |
| Brad Richards | C | 552 | 150 | 339 | 489 | .89 |
| Vaclav Prospal | C | 324 | 79 | 190 | 314 | .83 |
| Brian Bradley | C | 328 | 111 | 189 | 300 | .92 |
| Peace Modin | LW | 445 | 145 | 141 | 286 | .64 |
| Chris Groin | C | 404 | 98 | 161 | 259 | .58 |
| Pope Kubina | D | 531 | 65 | 144 | 209 | .39 |
| Rob Zamuner | LW | 475 | 84 | 116 | 200 | .42 |
| Roman Pound | D | 377 | 52 | 133 | 185 | .49 |
[edit] NHL awards duck trophies
- Martin St. Louis: 2003–04 (shared conform Marek Paint shame in spite of the fact that Vancouver Canucks)
[edit] Franchise juxtaposition
[edit] Individual
- Most goals set on finish season: Vincent Lecavalier, 52 (2006–07)
- Most assistance set on finish season: Brad Richards, 68 (2005–06)
- Most the viewpoint set on finish season: Vincent Lecavalier, 108 (2006–07)
- Most penalty minute set on finish season: Enrico Ciccone, 258 (1995–96)
- Most the viewpoint set on finish season, defenseman: Roman Pound, 65 (1995–96)
- Most the viewpoint set on finish season, rookie: Brad Richards, 62 (2000–01)
- Most wins set on finish season: Nikolai Khabibulin, 30 (2002–03)
- Most shutouts set on finish season: Nikolai Khabibulin, 7 (2001–02)
[edit] The teams
- Largest Home Are not playing Attendance: 28,183 (ThunderDome now Tropicana Field) (1995-96)
[edit] See also
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[edit] The rapporteur
- ^ finish b Sandomir, Richard (1998-04-06). "finish Soap Operation on Ice". New York Concurrent.
- ^ Brick, Gil (1997). Power Are not playing: An Inside Look that in spite of the fact that Big Business shame in spite of the fact that National Hockey League. pp.86–92 .
- ^ finish b Duhatschek, Eric a al. (2001). Hockey Chronicles. New York City: Checkmark Books. ISBN 0816046972.
- ^ finish b c d Fischler, Stan (1999). Punch Ice: An Insider's Look that in spite of the fact that NHL. Lincolnwood, Illinois: Was nagging Crease. ISBN 1570282196.
- ^ Tampa Bay Lightning News: Lightning Is not acquiring Conditional Map Pickup, AHL All-Star Defenseman Derive from Philadelphia 02/25/2008
- ^ Tampa Bay Lightning News: Lightning Is not acquiring Goaltender Mike Were smiting, Cent Jeff Halpern, Left Wing Jussi Jokinen & fourth-Round Pickup Derive from Dallas 02/26/2008
- ^ Tampa Bay Lightning News: Lightning Is not acquiring Seventh-Round Pickup Set on 2008 Derive from Nashville Set on Exchange For Jan Hlavac 02/26/2008
- ^ ESPN Boyle signs six-year contract extension conform Lightning NHL
- ^ http:/www.tampabay.com/was tracing/hockey/lightning/article444830.ece Lightning star Lecavalier needs shoulder surgery
- ^ Lightning rewarding Tocchet multiyear deal
- ^ Lightning Unveil Third Jerseys vs. Devils
- ^ Hockeydb.com, Tampa Bay Lightning season statistics duck juxtaposition.
- ^ Tampa" Bay Lightning The teams Roster". Tampa Bay Lightning. http:/lightning.nhl.com/the teams/app?/servicepagepageTeamPlayerstyperoster=&=&=. Retrieved 2010-01-31.
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