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| Lightning acquire rights to Malone, Roberts |
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06/28/2008 |
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| Tampa, FL (MySportsbook) - The Tampa Bay Lightning acquired the rights to forwards Ryan Malone and Gary Roberts from the Pittsburgh Penguins on Saturday. The Penguins will receive a conditional pick - either a third or fourth round selection in 2009 - depending on if the Lightning are able to sign Malone. "We said earlier this week we would be aggressive in our pursuit of free agents in order to win and compete," Lightning owner Oren Koules said. "This trade today doesn't guarantee anything, but we believe it g |
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| Lightning hire Lawton |
NHL Hockey |
06/25/2008 |
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| Tampa, FL (MySportsbook) - The Tampa Bay Lightning made another addition to their front office on Wednesday, hiring Brian Lawton as vice president of hockey operations. Lawton spent the last 14 years as a high-powered player representative. The 42-year-old Rhode Island native was the former first-overall pick of the Minnesota North Stars in 1983 and spent nine seasons in the NHL with six clubs. "As a former NHL player who is very accomplished on the agency side, we believe Brian is a perfect fit with the team w |
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| Melrose, Lightning take a big chance |
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06/25/2008 |
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| rk) - It's been over 13 years since Barry Melrose and his trademark mullet hairstyle have been spotted behind an NHL bench. So why, after all, this time has he decided to make a return to coaching? Melrose was introduced as the new head coach of the Tampa Bay Lightning on Tuesday, giving him his first non-television job since he left the Los Angeles Kings following the 1994-95 season. The reason for Melrose's desire to get back into coaching isn't really complicated. We see it happen all the time in the NFL and th |
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| Report: Lightning and Lecavalier agree on nine-year deal |
NHL Hockey |
06/25/2008 |
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| Toronto, ON (MySportsbook) - The Tampa Bay Lightning and forward Vincent Lecavalier have reportedly agreed to a nine-year deal. TSN of Canada reported on its website Wednesday that the three-time All-Star agreed to a contract extension that will pay him $77 million. He was entering the final year of a four-year, $27.5 million deal. As stipulated by the collective bargaining agreement, no deal can be announced until July 1. The first overall pick of the 1998 draft, Lecavalier holds the franchise record in goals |
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| Barber to resign from Lightning |
NHL Hockey |
06/25/2008 |
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| Tampa, FL (MySportsbook) - The Tampa Bay Lightning front office has another spot to fill as Bill Barber will resign his post as director of player personnel, the team announced on Wednesday. Barber, who has held the position for the past six years, will resign effective July 1. During his tenure with the Lightning, Barber, 55, was an integral part of building the team that captured the Stanley Cup in 2004. "Bill Barber was an integral part of our success during the past six seasons and his recommendations on pl |
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| Lightning buy out contract of goaltender Denis |
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06/25/2008 |
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| Tampa, FL (MySportsbook) - The Tampa Bay Lightning bought out the contract of goaltender Marc Denis with one year remaining in his deal, the team announced Wednesday. In two seasons with the Lightning, Denis posted an 18-23-1 record in 54 games with a 3.32 goals-against average and an .879 save percentage. He played just 10 games last season with a 1-5-0 record and a 4.05 GAA. "Needless to say, we are all sorry things didn't work out differently for Marc with our organization," general manager Jay Feaster said. |
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| Melrose selected to recharge Lightning |
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06/24/2008 |
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| Tampa, FL (MySportsbook) - The Tampa Bay Lightning continued their makeover on Tuesday, naming Barry Melrose the team's new head coach. It's been a busy few days for the Lightning, who selected Steve Stamkos with the first overall pick of the NHL Entry Draft on Friday and introduced the franchise's new ownership group on Monday. The eight-man partnership, headed by Hollywood producer Oren Koules and former NHL player Len Barrie, then made its first official move by naming Melrose as the club's sixth head coach. |
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| Lightning make a move at the top; new coach coming Tuesday |
NHL Hockey |
06/23/2008 |
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| Tampa, FL (MySportsbook) - The Tampa Bay Lightning put in place a new ownership group consisting of eight people on Monday and the announcement of a new head coach is scheduled for Tuesday. Oren Koules, a Hollywood producer, heads up the team which is expected to finalize the sale from Bill Davidson and Palace Sports & Entertainment on June 30. Former NHL player Len Barrie is also part of the group. "This is a great day for Tampa Bay and for the Lightning," said Koules. "There is a wonderful foundation for |
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| Lightning make a move at the top; coach decision upcoming |
NHL Hockey |
06/23/2008 |
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| Tampa, FL (MySportsbook) - The Tampa Bay Lightning put in place a new ownership group consisting of eight people on Monday and the announcement of a new head coach is likely coming soon. Oren Koules, a Hollywood producer, heads up the team which is expected to finalize the sale from Bill Davidson and Palace Sports & Entertainment on June 30. The new ownership is also highlighted by Len Barrie. a real estate developer and a former NHL player. The rest of the team includes a partner of Koules at Evolution Ent |
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| Lightning make a move at the top |
NHL Hockey |
06/23/2008 |
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| Tampa, FL (MySportsbook) - The Tampa Bay Lightning put in place a new ownership group consisting of eight people on Monday. Oren Koules, a Hollywood producer, heads up the team which is expected to finalize the sale from Bill Davidson and Palace Sports & Entertainment on June 30. The new ownership is also highlighted by Len Barrie who is a real estate developer and a former NHL player. The rest of the team includes a partner of Koules at Evolution Entertainment, Mark Burg, attorney and investment banker Rus |
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