J F.

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Tampa Bay Lightning at Colorado Avalanche game thread

J F. posted an article on - Dec 11, 2009, 7:00 pm
Versus Full game coverage on SB Nation 'Tis the Season to start scoring...
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Is goaltender Mike Smith being shopped?

J F. posted an article on - Dec 11, 2009, 1:47 pm
More photos » by Chris O'Meara - AP Browse more photos » Lightning fans have got to be w...
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Lightning defenseman Lukas Krajicek on waivers

J F. posted an article on - Dec 11, 2009, 11:37 am
More photos » by Graham Hughes - AP Browse more photos » Defenseman Lukas Krajicek has been ...
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Alpine Lightning: Bolts at Colorado Avalanche preview (UPDATED)

J F. posted an article on - Dec 11, 2009, 11:19 am
WHERE: Pepsi Center, Denver, Colorado WHEN: 9 PM EST MEDIA: Sun Sports (cable), 620 WDAE (Radio) The big failure of the recent six of nine games at home was the lack of points picked up in the standi...
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The damning picture of Lightning attendance

J F. posted an article on - Dec 11, 2009, 9:47 am
The damning picture of Lightning attendance James Mirtle paints the picture of the Lightning's recent attendance collapse. Despite efforts by the team this season to entice fans back to th...
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Upper / Lower body injuries - a full bodied scoring blow to the Lightning

J F. posted an article on - Dec 10, 2009, 1:42 pm
More photos » by Chris O'Meara - AP Steven Stamkos left Wednesday's game against the Edmo...
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Tampa Bay Lightning Game 30: versus the Edmonton Oilers

J F. posted an article on - Dec 10, 2009, 8:00 am
More photos » by Chris O'Meara - AP Browse more photos » The Tampa Bay Lightning lost to...
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Lightning host Edmonton Oilers (Game Thread)

J F. posted an article on - Dec 9, 2009, 5:15 pm
Versus   Full Coverage from SB Nation Due to repeated technical difficulties and other problems beyond my control, no preview post tonight for the Oilers/Lightning matchup.  Todd...
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"We're eighth … we're right on that (playoff) line," Tocchet said. "You lose a couple and we're in 1...

J F. posted an article on - Dec 9, 2009, 9:48 am
"We're eighth … we're right on that (playoff) line," Tocchet said. "You lose a couple and we're in 13th place. The urgency is not now — it's yesterday." -- Head Coach Rick...
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Lightning prospects / system update

J F. posted an article on - Dec 8, 2009, 5:08 pm
More photos » by Donna McWilliam - AP Tampa Bay Lightning prospect Jaroslav Janus (37), (AP Photo...
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Tampa Bay Lightning Game 28: versus the New York Islanders

J F. posted an article on - Dec 6, 2009, 12:18 pm
More photos » by Steve Nesius - AP Browse more photos » The Tampa Bay Lightning beat the vis...
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Odd Woman Rush #1: Origins

J F. posted an article on - Dec 5, 2009, 6:34 pm
Odd Woman Rush #1: Origins James O'Brien is starting this series of female hockey bloggers roundtable. I was asked to participate, and submitted my blurb last week. If you're interested...
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New York Islanders at Tampa Bay Lightning game thread

J F. posted an article on - Dec 5, 2009, 6:00 pm
Versus Lightning Full game coverage on SB Nation Ah, the "2008-09 NHL bottom dwellers Alumni game".  
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Reeling Lightning square off against Islanders

J F. posted an article on - Dec 5, 2009, 1:45 pm
2009 NHL draftees Victor Hedman (right) and John Tavares (left) fool around during a photo shoot this summer. The two players square off tonight (December 5th, 2009) in Tampa. ...
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Tampa Bay Lightning Game 27: at the New Jersey Devils

J F. posted an article on - Dec 5, 2009, 1:01 pm
More photos » by Rich Schultz - AP Browse more photos » The Tampa Bay Lightning lost to the ...
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Tampa Bay Lightning at New Jersey Devils game thread

J F. posted an article on - Dec 4, 2009, 5:45 pm
Versus   Complete matchup coverage from SB Nation   In a Newark state of mind...
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Lightning between The Rock and a hard place; Tampa Bay at New Jersey Devils preview

J F. posted an article on - Dec 4, 2009, 12:39 pm
More photos » by Mike Carlson - AP Browse more photos » WHERE: The Prudential Center, Newark...
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2010 Olympic Hockey Preview:The Tampa Bay Lightning

J F. posted an article on - Dec 3, 2009, 11:00 am
by Chris O'Meara - AP View full size photo » The Olympics will be played in Vancouver during the last half of February 2010, ...
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Tampa Bay Lightning game 26: at the Boston Bruins

J F. posted an article on - Dec 3, 2009, 8:00 am
by Elise Amendola - AP View full size photo » The Tampa Bay Lightning lost to the Boston Bruins 4-1 in Boston. The first two p...
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Tampa Bay Lightning at Boston Bruins game thread

J F. posted an article on - Dec 2, 2009, 5:30 pm
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Smaby and Smitty to play; Bolts at Boston Bruins preview

J F. posted an article on - Dec 2, 2009, 3:36 pm
WHERE: TD Banknorth Garden, Boston, Massachusetts WHEN: 7:00 PM EST MEDIA: Sun Sports (Cable), 620 WDAE (radio) It only took 25 games. It's certainly not the biggest news for the Tampa Bay s...
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Tampa Bay's one-goal gaming is a problem

J F. posted an article on - Dec 2, 2009, 3:15 pm
More photos » by Tom Mihalek - AP Is Lightnign coach Rick Tocchet deliberately trying to play clo...
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"Bolts Across The Globe" Voting now open

J F. posted an article on - Dec 1, 2009, 3:49 pm
"Bolts Across The Globe" Voting now open A couple of weeks ago we alerted you to the "Bolts Across the Globe" contest that the Lightning were implementing. Now? Voting has opened on image...
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Tampa Bay Game 25: versus the Colorado Avalanche

J F. posted an article on - Dec 1, 2009, 8:13 am
More photos » by Chris O'Meara - AP Browse more photos » The Tampa Bay Lightning were sh...
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Colorado Avalanche at Tampa Bay Lightning game thread

J F. posted an article on - Nov 30, 2009, 6:00 pm
Versus Record: 14-8-5 Record: 10-6-8 Full game coverage  on SB Nation
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Lightning seek to melt Avalanche in Tampa (game preview)

J F. posted an article on - Nov 30, 2009, 12:40 pm
WHERE: St. Pete Times Forum, Tampa, Florida WHEN: 7:30 PM EST MEDIA: Sun Sports (Cable), 620 WDAE (Radio) It's been just about a year since the Lightning and Avalanche last faced off at Times P...
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Tampa Bay Lightning at Dallas Stars game thread

J F. posted an article on - Nov 28, 2009, 7:00 pm
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More holiday weekend hockey: Lightning at Stars game preview

J F. posted an article on - Nov 28, 2009, 12:48 pm
More photos » by Mike Carlson - AP Browse more photos » WHERE: American Airlines Arena, Da...
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Tampa Bay Lightning Game 23: versus the New York Rangers

J F. posted an article on - Nov 28, 2009, 12:30 pm
More photos » by Mike Carlson - AP Browse more photos » The Tampa Ba...
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New York Rangers at Tampa Bay Lightning game thread

J F. posted an article on - Nov 27, 2009, 6:00 pm
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Tortorella and Prospal return to Tampa for the business at hand; Rangers at Lightning preview

J F. posted an article on - Nov 27, 2009, 12:20 pm
More photos » by Paul J. Bereswill - AP Browse more photos » WHERE: St. Pete Times Forum, Ta...
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Devils analyst [is] first woman to do play-by-play of full NHL game in English

J F. posted an article on - Nov 26, 2009, 1:10 pm
Devils analyst first woman to do play-by-play of full NHL game in English "On March 8, 2008, an all-female broadcast team called the Tampa Bay-New Jersey game for French-language network RDS. C...
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Tampa Bay Lightning Game 22: versus the Toronto Maple Leafs

J F. posted an article on - Nov 26, 2009, 1:03 pm
More photos » by Chris O'Meara - AP Browse more photos » The Tampa Bay Lightning receive...
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Toronto Maple Leafs at Tampa Bay Lightning game thread

J F. posted an article on - Nov 25, 2009, 5:30 pm
  Versus   Full game coverage from SB Nation   Early Happy Thanksgiving to US readers.  Late Happy Thanksgiving to Canadian readers...
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Lightning host Maple Leafs for early Thanksgiving dinner

J F. posted an article on - Nov 25, 2009, 10:08 am
More photos » by John Amis - AP Browse more photos » WHERE:  St. Pete Times Forum, Tamp...
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Paging Lundin, Mr. Mike Lundin... Paging Lundin, Mr. Mike Lundin...

J F. posted an article on - Nov 25, 2009, 9:50 am
Paging Lundin, Mr. Mike Lundin... Paging Lundin, Mr. Mike Lundin... The Bolts report that they've recalled Mike Lundin from the AHL. Again. Lundin played Sunday in Atlanta and th...
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SB Nation's NHL Power Rankings, Week 8

J F. posted an article on - Nov 24, 2009, 3:33 pm
SB Nation's NHL Power Rankings, Week 8 It's a tight race for those in the middle of the pack in the SB Nation NHL power rankings. Trending is what drives some of these rankings and the...
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Coming not quite soon (final)

J F. posted an article on - Nov 24, 2009, 11:13 am
About 14 months ago, Albertson’s at Boot Ranch Plaza closed shop.  Just before it happened, I lamented in nostalgia about that happening.  Having had worked there in the past and what not. Bu...
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Oddly fitting, Lightning getting in on "Black Friday" sales events

J F. posted an article on - Nov 23, 2009, 3:59 pm
There are technically two holidays this week in the United States. One being our annual giving-of-thanks for a plentiful harvest, and the other being our homage to retailers across the land in prepar...
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14-0-0

J F. posted an article on - Nov 23, 2009, 11:37 am
14-0-0 Goaltender Antero Niittymaki's career record against the Atlanta Thrashers after Sunday's overtime win.
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Head Cases: The antics of two professional sports leagues

J F. posted an article on - Nov 23, 2009, 9:00 am
It's been well documented that the National Football League has had serious problems with concussions. The latest findings, however, suggest that the NFL has an even bigger problem than they had p...
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Tampa Bay Lightning Game 21: at the Atlanta Thrashers

J F. posted an article on - Nov 22, 2009, 7:43 pm
More photos » by John Amis - AP Browse more photos » The Tampa Bay L...
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Tampa Bay Lightning at Atlanta Thrashers game thread

J F. posted an article on - Nov 22, 2009, 3:30 pm
Versus Full coverage from SB Nation No TV?  FAIL. No Flagship radio station broadcast?  FAIL. If they snap Antero Niittymaki's winning streak against the Thrashers?&nb...
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Weekend Southeast Shootout: Lightning vs. Thrashers briefs

J F. posted an article on - Nov 22, 2009, 2:50 pm
More photos » by Tom Mihalek - AP Browse more photos » WHERE: Phillips Arena, Atlanta, Georg...
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Tampa Bay Lightning at Carolina Hurricanes game thread

J F. posted an article on - Nov 21, 2009, 5:30 pm
Versus Full coverage on SB Nation Hurricane season ends in 10 days.
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Weekend Southeast Shootout -- Lightning at Hurricanes preview

J F. posted an article on - Nov 21, 2009, 12:07 pm
WHERE: RBC Center, Raleigh, North Carolina WHEN: 7 PM EST MEDIA: Sun Sports (Cable), 620 WDAE (radio) The spend the next two days playing back-to-back road games to conclude their road trip that st...
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More Commentary / Video angles of the Stamkos goal

J F. posted an article on - Nov 21, 2009, 11:09 am
More Commentary / Video angles of the Stamkos goal Roberto Luongo and others chime in on Steven Stamkos goal versus the Ducks on Thursday night. Commentary aside, the video is noteworthy...
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Defenseman Mike Lundin called up from AHL Norfolk

J F. posted an article on - Nov 21, 2009, 11:01 am
Defenseman Mike Lundin called up from AHL Norfolk Developing story -- Mike Lundin is returning to the NHL as a recall from the Norfolk Admirals. Reports out there as well state that Matt Smaby wil...
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The Anatomy of the Amazing - Stamkos goal in Anaheim

J F. posted an article on - Nov 20, 2009, 4:08 pm
We've already posted platitudes about Steven Stamkos goal from Thursday night in Anaheim.  It felt, however, like we could do it better justice by putting it under the microscope and looking ...
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The goal of the year? Stamkos -- seen!

J F. posted an article on - Nov 20, 2009, 9:57 am
Last night's Lightning / Ducks game was not televised in the Tampa Bay market...  And that little crime robbed the fans of seeing one of the most excellent goals of the past year... S...
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