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If the 2012 NHL lockout were to end, as a growing optimistic sentiment suggests, the Lightning may already have its opening-night roster with nary a call-up.

Steve Yzerman talks about what he wants and what he can get to upgrade the Lightning in goal. What are the implications of these public statements?

Steve Yzerman and the Lightning staff have a tough decision to make regarding the goaltender situation in Tampa Bay. This decision starts with their assessment of the talent currently in the system and gets complicated quickly.

The Norfolk Admirals are playing for an American Hockey league record 19 wins in a row tonight.

Injuries have plagued the Lightning this season. We analyze the roles that currently injured players usually fill.

Reports have it that the Lightning have signed G Sebastien Caron for the remainder of the season.

Time for another look at the Lightning's performance statistics, including the Lightning's playoff chances as of March 4.

Sometimes you have to look beyond goals and assists to evaluate player performance. Our staff looks at the top and bottom Lightning players in seven statistical categories.

The RawCharge staff and others look at where some of the newest Lightning players stand at midseason.

Who should the Tampa Bay Lightning consider when free agency begins in the summer of 2012? Here are 3 defensemen and 3 goalie suggestions to get the discussion started.