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The Lightning fell down, went boom over the last four games in the Eastern Conference playoff race. Maybe it's time to wave the white flag....?

Our open thread for coverage of the NHL Trade Deadline. Talk among fans and speculate.

Vincent Lecavalier's name keeps popping up, tied to the potential sale of the Lightning to Jeffrey Vinik. Trade speculation is healthy, but trade speculation that is tied to a team's sale to make the numbers work is a disaster in the making.

Forward Ryan Craig was placed on re-entry waivers -- makign him eligible to return to the NHL if he should happen to clear. What is not clear is who the Bolts will move in order to create roster space for his potential addition to the team.

The courtship of Alex Tanguary has stalled in Tampa... While Tanguay's agent is more than willing to talk to the pressin Minnesota...

LW Alex Tanguay and the Tampa Bay Lightning are mutually interested parties... Will the Bolts nab the services of the 29 year old?

Idle speculation is the devil... but some people have made a very successful career out of it -- as long as you disregard their ill-repute.

Reports are coming out that Tampa Bay has made an offer to free agent goalie Antero Nittymaki. Will it happen or is Antero KHL bound as speculation earlier this week suggested? And what does this mean for the Bolts depth in net?

Tampa Bay Lightning ownership falls down, goes boom. OK (Not Really) Hockey to meet with Gary Bettman today...

I don't usually take shots at other bloggers - even when there's a debatable topic on their blog. I usually let Keith handle it because he's more articulate and better at channeling his...