"I won't be skating any time soon. We were making progress I guess and then you get an ultimatum. Tough to take''

You can listen to tonight's preseason game by visiting thisisnewfoundlandlabrador.ca

Why can't both sides in the mess stop putting their efforts into winning a PR battle and just lock themselves in a room and get it done?

Casualty of labor uncertainty: GM Yzerman said unless CBA deal done quickly, Lightning won't participate in a September prospect tournament

Written in Peter Laviolette's contract: 25a, section 5 -- Does not have to play against the 1-3-1...

Major Changes in Store for Clearwater Ice Arena
Changes include a new electronic entrance, a new roof, a large fitness center, an expanded pro shop, a Zamboni garage and new paint for the ice surface.

Future plans could include a new sheet of ice for the arena, but for now Beaudin and Proodian are taking things one step at a time.

I miss Len Barrie. By now Parise would have been handed a $200 million deal and his own Hooter's franchise in Tampa.

‪#tblightning‬ are one of many teams interested in sought-after Dman Justin Schultz, GM Steve Yzerman hoping to get the chance to speak to him

"I’m happy and excited to be returning to the Lightning for the upcoming season. The expectations for this year are understandably high, and I look forward to contributing where I can to help the team return to the playoffs with the ultimate goal of winning the Stanley Cup."

Per Canes press release, ‪#tblightning‬ will play Carolina Sept. 27th at Amway Center in Orlando. (Subject to CBA agreement)