Kukla's Korner (Free subscription) | 11/04/2009
from Pierre LeBrun of ESPN, Some people believe Lecavalier is untradeable because of the contract. I disagree. He remains one of the better centers in the world when he’s on his game and in the right environment. Maybe we’re getting a little ahead of ourselves because perhaps none of this trade talk will ever come to pass. But if it does, it’s fun to wonder which teams will...
Kukla's Korner (Free subscription) | 11/03/2009
... in Toronto. I’d be very surprised if he didn’t sow any passion tonight.” But Lecavalier wasn’t sure “passion” was the right way to describe what his game has been lacking. “I think I’m working very hard,” he said. “I just think things aren’t working out. I think everybody is working hard but sometimes you’ve got to work...
Pucking Awesome! - NHL Hockey Blog (Free subscription) | 4 hours ago
... remain the number one goalie for the foreseeable future. On a team with Martin St. Louis, Vincent Lecavalier, and rising star Steven Stamkos the Lightning hope to make the playoffs for the first time in three years.
Fox News (Free subscription) | 11/09/2009
Vincent Lecavalier is fading. Steven Stamkos is on the rise. The Lightning need both to align to become a force, says Spector.
Globe and Mail (Free subscription) | 11/05/2009
The Hockey Roundtable talks H1N1, OHL suspensions, the struggles of Vincent Lecavalier and Wayne Gretzky's cool relationship with the NHL
CBC.ca (Free subscription) | 11/07/2009
Vincent Lecavalier and former Habs forward Alex Tanguay face the Canadiens in Montreal on Saturday.(Phillip MacCallum/Getty Images)There will be a few familiar faces on the visitors bench at the Bell Centre on Saturday night when the Montreal Canadiens host the Tampa Bay Lightning on Hockey Night in Canada (7 p.m. ET, CBC, CBCSports.ca).Montreal native Vincent Lecavalier and Martin St....
TBO > Sports (Free subscription) | 11/08/2009
Smaby patiently waits for chanceCanadiens' Tomas Plekanec is roughed up by Tampa Bay's Vincent Lecavalier, left, and Ryan Malone. By | The Tampa Tribune Updated: 1 min. agoRelated LinksMONTREAL - Sitting in his locker stall Saturday morning after yet another bag skate, D Matt Smaby had sweat dripping profusely down his face.At this point of the season, continuing to work hard is all Smaby can...
Kukla's Korner (Free subscription) | 11/04/2009
from Stan Fischler at the HockeyJournal, * Vin Lecavalier’s so-so season so far has Tampa Bay pundits wondering whether the Lightning brass has waited too long before unloading the captain. And, if not, is this the time to do so before it’s too late? Compared to buddy, St. Louis, Lecavalier’s game has been uninspiring. Could be that Vin needs the tough love of Rangers...
TBO > Sports (Free subscription) | 11/04/2009
The topic du jour during Tampa Bay's first trip to the hockey media capital - other than the Leafs debut of Phil Kessel - was the play of Lightning captain Vinny Lecavalier, who appeared in his 800th career game Tuesday.
Tampa Bay Online (Free subscription) | 11/08/2009
... the scoring with his 10th goal in 15 games on a power play at 10:09.Lightning captain Vincent Lecavalier recorded his second straight assist when Tanguay's third goal of the season put Tampa Bay up 2-0 with 46.3 seconds left in the first.Tanguay, who signed a one-year deal with the Lightning after he failed to receive an offer from Montreal, scored for the second straight game when he flipped...
Sportsviews (Free subscription) | 11/04/2009
Only 3 games up tonight ...Tampa Bay visits Philadelphia. It's November and the Lightning have a winning record! Go figure. They will face a tough test tonight, even without Gagne and Briere, this Flyers team is dangerous. Stamkos is quickly making fans in Tampa forget about Lecavalier's struggles. Where would the Bolts be without Stamkos and his 10 goals this year.The Flu riddled Oilers visit...
PuckUpdate (Free subscription) | 11/04/2009
What a crazy season. Jeff Gordon says he’s already hearing trade chatter from certain NHL GMs, with many already thinking about giving up their season and trying to dump salary. What separates NHL GMs from most other sports, is that NHL GMs only seem to think about salary implications after a contract is signed. Vinny Lecavalier, under [...] Related posts: Roy a Glutton For Punishment?...
Pension Plan Puppets (Free subscription) | 11/03/2009
Kessel Jersey, courtesy of LeafsFanInBigD View full size photo » The Tampa Bay Lightning (4-4-4) bring second season scoring sensation Steven Stamkos ( 12GP 11G 5A 16Pts ) and second selection overall Victor Hedman to the ACC tonight. The Lightning have lost their last two, having been soundly thumped last night by the Flyers 6-2. Oddly enough, Vinny Lecavalier is having a rough go of...
New York Times (Free subscription) | 11/04/2009
Filed at 10:58 p.m. ETTORONTO (AP) -- Ryan Malone scored at 2:21 of overtime, giving the a 2-1 victory over the on Tuesday night.Malone tapped in an awkward shot that bounced over Jonas Gustavsson moments after John Mitchell nearly won it for the Maple Leafs on a pretty rush, with the puck nearly taking another funny hop into the goal.Malone's goal stood up after a video review.Vincent Lecavalier...
Miami Herald (Free subscription) | 11/04/2009
... nearly taking another funny hop into the goal.Malone's goal stood up after a video review. Vincent Lecavalier also scored for the Lightning (5-4-4), who won their first road game of the season (1-4-1).Ian White replied for the Maple Leafs (1-7-5), who have lost four straight games in extra time and remained winless at home (0-4-2) before a crowd of 19,301.White tied it at 5:04 of the third...
