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This is the updated version to the Titanic Part 2 movie. "Ladies and gentlemen, this is your captain speaking.

The Lightning finished their morning skate, and another huge scrum was awaiting Steven Stamkos.

What a difference a year makes. When Tampa Bay Lighting center Steven Stamkos entered last season following his selection as the top overall pick in the 2008 NHL entry draft, a ton of pressure was placed on the 18-year-old rookie out of Sarnia of the OHL.

Steven Stamkos, celebrating the second of his two goals against the Devils in the Lightning's home opener, leads the team in goals with nine and is tied for the points lead with Marty St.

New player, new confidence, same old result. Phil Kessel made his much heralded return to NHL hockey - " his first game in a Maple Leaf uniform.

Lightning forward Steven Stamkos celebrates with teammates after scoring against the Ottawa Senators Oct.

At 21 years old, Jonathan Toews is the next young man to captain a team in the NHL.

The Lightning have some early season momentum, and center Steven Stamkos' continued improvement is one reason why.

Retired NHL forward Jeremy Roenick says he would like to see former Detroit Red Wings defenceman Chris Chelios, right, play until age 50.

After a tumultuous year with Tampa Bay last season, Vrbata said he is happy to be back in the desert with Phoenix, where he enjoyed his greatest on-ice success with 27 goals in the 2007-08 season.

Carrying a limp body into the hallway during a training exercise, the Calgary Flames medical staff sparked another round of jokes.

Stephane Veilleux said he will be happy to play as a checking forward next season.

TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING 2008-09: 24-40-18 Pre-season TSN.ca Power Ranking: 27 General Manager: Brian Lawton Head Coach: Rick Tocchet Give the Lightning credit, they may be a lot of things, but they are never boring.

David Shoalts Lightning co-owner set to give up charge The Tampa Bay Lightning introduce Oren Koules and Len Barrie as part of the new ownership group for the NHL team during a news conference in Tampa, Florida, June 23, 2008.

Of all the important lessons Steven Stamkos learned during his rookie season in the NHL, there is one that stands out most for the Tampa Bay Lightning centre.

Tampa Bay Lightning GM Brian Lawton reminisced earlier this week about the 1983 weekend that he was the No, 1 pick by the Minnesota North Stars at the old Montreal Forum back -- and how the draft has come a long way from the day when he was selected from Mt.

We'll havemore on this in Saturday's paper, but it appears the Lightning is satisfied enough with the progress goaltender Mike Smith is making while recovering from post-concussion syndrome that GM Brian Lawtonwill not look for a goalie in free agency.

The cowboys who own the Tampa Bay Lightning told us last year they were hockey guys who would rebuild the franchise into a power once again.

It's February in sunny Florida and the Tampa Bay Lightning--whose rookie phenom Steven Stamkos just became the second-youngest NHL player to ever score a natural hat trick--are hosting the red-hot New Jersey Devils.