http://www.hockeybuzz.com/blog.php?blogger_id=90Thu, 03 Jul 2008 13:52:28 -0400 http://www.hockeybuzz.com/blog.php?post_id=16068 ***Update 1:50 PM*** I am told that Boyle has NOT made any decision as of this very moment on waiving his NTC. And, before you ask, the potential destination(s) are being kept very tight-lipped for many obvious reasons. Further, the Lightning have signed forward Wyatt Smith to a two-way contract. ***Update 1:09 PM*** Boyle has officially been asked to waive his NTC. Can't get a commitm Thu, 03 Jul 2008 10:52:51 -0400Senators Flyers Dan Boyle NHL free agency eating hats (again) Lightning http://www.hockeybuzz.com/blog.php?post_id=16057 I'm not looking for hat recipes just yet (inside joke, I guess, but if you've been following my blog recently ... ) Still, if you have suggestions ... First thing's first ... Danny Boyle has a full NMC and does NOT want to be moved anywhere. Second thing's second ... I still don't think he's going anywhere BUT ... I am nowhere near as confident about that as I was as recently as this morning Wed, 02 Jul 2008 23:39:39 -0400free agency NHL Dan Boyle Senators Lightning trades eating hats http://www.hockeybuzz.com/blog.php?post_id=16027 Consulting Ek's wonderful new addition to the site, Cap Central (powered by nhlscap.com) this morning, I found it necessary to quickly update you on my slightly flawed reporting of the Lightning salary cap situation. After yesterday's moves, I thought the cap room to be roughly 5.5-6 million, but I neglected to recognize Ryan Craig's extension, the return of Evgeni Artyukhin (both expected to b Wed, 02 Jul 2008 10:02:56 -0400Lightning salary cap Brooks Orpik Jason Smith complicated mathematics that give JJ headaches ... http://www.hockeybuzz.com/blog.php?post_id=16020 "Staggeringly aggressive." - Lightning owner Oren Koules, last week, on the team's approach to free agency If nothing else, OK Hockey has proven that they are anything but all talk. After one single day of the free agency period, the Bolts have added forwards Ryan Malone, Gary Roberts, Radim Vrbata, Adam Hall and David Koci, as well as goaltender Olaf Kolzig (my early call for this year's mo Tue, 01 Jul 2008 23:37:48 -0400Stars Oilers Blue Jackets Penguins Islanders Devils Coyotes Blackhawks NHL free agency Lightning Flyers Capitals Bruins Stamkos http://www.hockeybuzz.com/blog.php?post_id=15972 ***Update (4:24 PM)*** Radim Vrbata, Adam Hall and, what could be the biggest signing of all, Olaf Kolzig are now all official. I had to be careful not to get a source in any trouble earlier. That was the only reason I sort of, kind of had to tip-toe around the Kolzig thing. But I think you got my point. By my count (and I'm no math guy, by any means) the Lightning are looking at around Tue, 01 Jul 2008 08:58:24 -0400free agency NHL Penguins Sabres Bruins Red Wings Canadiens Wild Devils Islanders Rangers Lightning Panthers Avalanche http://www.hockeybuzz.com/blog.php?post_id=15963 ***Update (10:35 PM)*** The latest: Rolston numbers are just about agreed upon. Source tells me, "I don't know what's holding it up." Hmm ... ***Update (10:05 PM)*** I've been informed that a 1:00 AM (EST) deadline has been put in place for Brian Rolston to make his decision as to whether or not to sign with the Lightning. The offer's on the table. It's Rolston's call. The Bolts hav Mon, 30 Jun 2008 17:22:27 -0400Kolzig Roberts Malone Rolston free agency free agents Lightning Gratton Stamkos NHL http://www.hockeybuzz.com/blog.php?post_id=15932 ***Really, this is the last one (10:50 PM)*** Russo's updated blog now claims the trade of Brian Rolston's rights to Tampa Bay is a done deal for, you guessed it, a conditional pick. Guess I'll be chasing word on these negotiations all day tomorrow too ... Whew! ***One last update (10:30 PM)*** Michael Russo of the Minneapolis Star Tribune is reporting that the Wild are on the verge Sun, 29 Jun 2008 14:21:08 -0400free agents free agency Gary Roberts Ryan Malone Penguins Lightning http://www.hockeybuzz.com/blog.php?post_id=15925 Quickly today ... as most of you probably already know, the Lightning have acquired the exclusive negotiating rights to pending unrestricted free agent wingers Ryan Malone and Gary Roberts, formerly of the Pittsburgh Penguins. (How dare they make significant moves while I am enjoying a pool party!!!) Get excited, people. I can't speak for Roberts but, contrary to Brian Metzer's post today (n Sat, 28 Jun 2008 18:26:24 -0400Lightning Penguins Stamkos free agents free agency http://www.hockeybuzz.com/blog.php?post_id=15908 It's been a busy week for the Tampa Bay Lightning and the new ownership group has done a fine job in spreading out recent major events to sustain a palpable buzz about the franchise. Friday's draft saw Steven Stamkos officially become a member of the club. Saturday's day 2 was capped with the feel-good story of the weekend, the selection of David Carle. Sunday, we rested. Monday, new owners Oren K Fri, 27 Jun 2008 02:53:11 -0400Lightning Melrose Stamkos free agency http://www.hockeybuzz.com/blog.php?post_id=15843 As promised, I'll post my bit on Lightning draftee David Carle later today ... First, I wanted to share with you my experience at today's press conference where Oren Koules and Len Barrie (and their partners, in absentia) were officially introduced to the local media and Lightning season ticket holders. Being neither a season ticket holder or a recognized member of the media, as far as the L Mon, 23 Jun 2008 13:43:37 -0400free agency Lightning NHL Stamkos Lecavalier Prospal