2009–10 Tampa Bay Lightning | |
Division | 4th Southeast |
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Conference | 12th Eastern |
2009–10 record | 34–36–12 |
Home record | 21–14–6 |
Road record | 13–22–6 |
Goals for | 217 |
Goals against | 260 |
Team information | |
General manager | Brian Lawton |
Coach | Rick Tocchet |
Captain | Vincent Lecavalier |
Alternate captains | Mattias Ohlund Martin St. Louis |
Arena | St. Pete Times Forum |
Average attendance | 14,994 (75.9%) (after 25 games) |
Team leaders | |
Goals | Steven Stamkos (51) |
Assists | Martin St. Louis (65) |
Points | Steven Stamkos (95) |
Penalty minutes | Zenon Konopka (265) |
Plus/minus | Steve Downie (+14) |
Wins | Antero Niittymäki (21) |
Goals against average | Antero Niittymäki (2.87) |
The 2009–10 Tampa Bay Lightning season is the 18th season for the franchise in Tampa Bay.
Off-season[]
On May 11, the Lightning gave Rick Tocchet a multiyear contract to make him their full-time head coach, removing the interim tag he held after taking over the position from Barry Melrose, who was fired during the previous season after 16 games.[1]
With the 2nd overall pick in the entry draft, the Lightning selected Victor Hedman from Modo Hockey of Elitserien, the Swedish Elite League. Hedman was considered the top European prospect available.[2] Having acquired a second first-round pick from the Detroit Red Wings, the Lightning used the 29th overall selection on Carter Ashton from the Lethbridge Hurricanes of the Western Hockey League.
Among several of the free agent signings the Lightning made included defenseman Mattias Öhlund,[3] goaltender Antero Niittymäki,[4] and left winger Alex Tanguay.[5]
Pre-season[]
2009 Pre-season Game Log: 3–1–3 (Home: 0–0–0 ; Road: 1–0–2; Neutral: 2–1–1) | ||||||||||
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# | Date | Visitor | Score | Home | OT | Attendance | Record | Recap | ||
1 | September 16 | Tampa Bay Lightning | 4 – 3 | Dallas Stars | SO | 15,214 | 0–0–1 | [1] | ||
2 | September 18 | Atlanta Thrashers | 2 – 1 | Tampa Bay Lightning | OT | 16,223 | 0–0–2 | [2] | ||
3 | September 21 (in Regina, SK) | Ottawa Senators | 3 – 1 | Tampa Bay Lightning | 0–1–2 | [3] | ||||
4 | September 22 (in Everett, WA) | Phoenix Coyotes | 2 – 1 | Tampa Bay Lightning | 1–1–2 | [4] | ||||
5 | September 23 (in Loveland, CO) | Tampa Bay Lightning | 4 – 3 | Phoenix Coyotes | SO | 1–1–3 | [5] | |||
6 | September 24 (in Winnipeg, MB) | Edmonton Oilers | 4 – 3 | Tampa Bay Lightning | OT | 2–1–3 | [6] | |||
7 | September 27 | Tampa Bay Lightning | 5 – 1 | Atlanta Thrashers | 7,179 | 3–1–3 | [7] |
Regular season[]
After the regular season finished with Tampa Bay missing the playoffs, the Lightning fired both general manager Brian Lawton and head coach Rick Tocchet on April 12, 2010.[6]
Divisional standings[]
Southeast Division | GP | W | L | OTL | GF | GA | PTS | |
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1 | p–Washington Capitals | 82 | 54 | 15 | 13 | 318 | 233 | 121 |
2 | Atlanta Thrashers | 82 | 35 | 34 | 13 | 234 | 256 | 83 |
3 | Carolina Hurricanes | 82 | 35 | 37 | 10 | 230 | 256 | 80 |
4 | Tampa Bay Lightning | 82 | 34 | 36 | 12 | 217 | 260 | 80 |
5 | Florida Panthers | 82 | 32 | 37 | 13 | 208 | 244 | 77 |
Conference standings[]
Eastern Conference | GP | W | L | OTL | GF | GA | PTS |
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p–Washington Capitals | 82 | 54 | 15 | 13 | 318 | 233 | 121 |
y–New Jersey Devils | 82 | 48 | 27 | 7 | 222 | 191 | 103 |
y–Buffalo Sabres | 82 | 45 | 27 | 10 | 235 | 207 | 100 |
Pittsburgh Penguins | 82 | 47 | 28 | 7 | 257 | 237 | 101 |
Ottawa Senators | 82 | 44 | 32 | 6 | 225 | 238 | 94 |
Boston Bruins | 82 | 39 | 30 | 13 | 206 | 200 | 91 |
Philadelphia Flyers | 82 | 41 | 35 | 6 | 236 | 225 | 88 |
Montreal Canadiens | 82 | 39 | 33 | 10 | 217 | 223 | 88 |
New York Rangers | 82 | 38 | 33 | 11 | 222 | 218 | 87 |
Atlanta Thrashers | 82 | 35 | 34 | 13 | 234 | 256 | 83 |
Carolina Hurricanes | 82 | 35 | 37 | 10 | 230 | 256 | 80 |
Tampa Bay Lightning | 82 | 34 | 36 | 12 | 217 | 260 | 80 |
New York Islanders | 82 | 34 | 37 | 11 | 222 | 264 | 79 |
Florida Panthers | 82 | 32 | 37 | 13 | 208 | 244 | 77 |
Toronto Maple Leafs | 82 | 30 | 38 | 14 | 214 | 267 | 74 |
bold – Qualified for playoffs; y – Won division; p – Won Presidents' Trophy (and division)
Game log[]
2009–10 Game Log | |
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October: 4–3–4 (Home: 4–0–3; Road 0–3–1)
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November: 6–4–4 (Home: 2–2–1; Road 4–2–3)
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December: 5–8–2 (Home: 3–3–1; Road 2–5–1)
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January: 7–6–1 (Home: 5–1–1; Road 2–5–0)
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February: 4–3–0 (Home: 3–1–0; Road 1–2–0)
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March: 5–10–1 (Home: 2–5–0; Road 3–5–1)
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April: 3–2–0 (Home: 2–2–0; Road 1–0–0)
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Schedule
Win Loss Overtime/Shootout Loss |
Player stats[]
Skaters[]
Note: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/− = Plus/Minus; PIM = Penalty Minutes
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Goaltenders[]
Note: GP = Games Played; TOI = Time On Ice (minutes); W = Wins; L = Losses; OT = Overtime Losses; GA = Goals Against; GAA= Goals Against Average; SA= Shots Against; SV= Saves; Sv% = Save Percentage; SO= Shutouts
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†Denotes player spent time with another team before joining Lightning. Stats reflect time with Lightning only.
‡Traded mid-season
Bold/italics denotes franchise record
Awards and records[]
Awards[]
Regular Season | |||||||||
Player | Award | Awarded | |||||||
Mike Smith[8] | NHL Second Star of the Week | January 4, 2010 | |||||||
Steven Stamkos[9] | NHL First Star of the Week | February 15, 2010 | |||||||
Steven Stamkos[10] | NHL Second Star of the Week | March 8, 2010 | |||||||
Steven Stamkos[11] | Maurice Richard Trophy (Shared with Sidney Crosby) |
April 11, 2010 |
Records[]
Milestones[]
Regular Season | |||||||||
Player | Milestone | Reached | |||||||
Victor Hedman | 1st Career NHL Game 1st Career NHL Assist 1st Career NHL Point |
October 3, 2009 | |||||||
James Wright | 1st Career NHL Game | October 3, 2009 | |||||||
James Wright | 1st Career NHL Goal 1st Career NHL Point |
October 22, 2009 | |||||||
James Wright | 1st Career NHL Assist | October 24, 2009 |
Transactions[]
The Lightning have been involved in the following transactions during the 2009–10 season.
Trades[]
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Claimed via waivers[]
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Lost via waivers[]
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Player Signings[]
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Draft picks[]
Tampa Bay's picks at the 2009 NHL Entry Draft in Montreal, Quebec.
Round | Pick | Player | Position | Nationality | Club Team |
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1 | 2 | Victor Hedman | (D) | Sweden | Modo Hockey (Elitserien) |
1 | 29 (from Detroit) | Carter Ashton | (RW) | Canada | Lethbridge Hurricanes (WHL) |
2 | 52 (from Philadelphia) | Richard Panik | (RW) | Slovakia | HC Oceláři Třinec (Czech Extraliga) |
4 | 93 | Alex Hutchings | (LW) | Canada | Barrie Colts (OHL) |
5 | 148 (from Carolina via Nashville) | Michael Zador | (G) | Canada | Oshawa Generals (OHL) |
6 | 162 (from Nashville) | Jaroslav Janus | (G) | Slovakia | Erie Otters (OHL) |
7 | 183 | Kirill Gotovets | (D) | Belarus | Shattuck-St. Mary's School (MN) (United States High School) |
Roster[]
Updated April 11, 2010.
# | Nat | Player | Pos | S/G | Age | Acquired | Birthplace |
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27 | Brandon Bochenski
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RW | R | 42 | 2008 | Blaine, Minnesota | |
9 | Steve Downie
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RW | R | 37 | 2008 | Newmarket, Ontario | |
17 | Todd Fedoruk
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LW | L | 45 | 2009 | Redwater, Alberta | |
6 | Kurtis Foster
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D | L | 42 | 2009 | Carp, Ontario | |
21 | David Hale
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D | L | 42 | 2009 | Colorado Springs, Colorado | |
77 | Victor Hedman
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D | L | 33 | 2009 | Örnsköldsvik, Sweden | |
58 | Scott Jackson
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D | L | 37 | 2008 | Salmon Arm, British Columbia | |
28 | Zenon Konopka
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C | L | 43 | 2008 | Niagara Falls, Ontario | |
55 | Matt Lashoff
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D | L | 37 | 2009 | East Greenbush, New York | |
4 | Vincent Lecavalier
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C | L | 43 | 1998 | Ile-Bizard, Quebec | |
39 | Mike Lundin
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D | L | 39 | 2004 | Apple Valley, Minnesota | |
12 | Ryan Malone
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LW | L | 44 | 2008 | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania | |
14 | Andrej Meszaros
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D | L | 38 | 2008 | Považská Bystrica, Czechoslovakia | |
30 | Antero Niittymaki
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G | L | 43 | 2009 | Turku, Finland | |
5 | Mattias Ohlund
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D | L | 47 | 2009 | Piteå, Sweden | |
16 | Teddy Purcell
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RW | R | 38 | 2010 | St. John's, Newfoundland | |
54 | Paul Ranger
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D | L | 39 | 2002 | Whitby, Ontario | |
32 | Matt Smaby
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D | L | 39 | 2003 | Minneapolis, Minnesota | |
41 | Mike Smith
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G | L | 42 | 2008 | Kingston, Ontario | |
26 | Martin St. Louis
(A) |
RW | L | 48 | 2000 | Laval, Quebec | |
91 | Steven Stamkos
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C | R | 34 | 2008 | Markham, Ontario | |
13 | Alex Tanguay
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LW | L | 44 | 2009 | Sainte-Justine, Quebec | |
44 | Nate Thompson
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C | L | 39 | 2010 | Anchorage, Alaska | |
19 | Stephane Veilleux
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LW | L | 42 | 2009 | Saint-Georges, Quebec | |
8 | Matt Walker
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D | R | 44 | 2009 | Beaverlodge, Alberta |
See also[]
References[]
- ↑ Lightning give Tocchet multiyear deal
- ↑ No surprise, Tavares is No. 1 on CSS final list
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Lightning Sign Free Agent Defenseman Mattias Ohlund
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Lightning Sign Free Agent Goaltender Antero Niittymaki
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Lightning Sign Free Agent LW Alex Tanguay
- ↑ General Manager Brian Lawton and Head Coach Rick Tocchet to Be Replaced
- ↑ Lightning finish off win over Devils
- ↑ Langenbrunner, Smith, Eriksson top week's '3 Stars'
- ↑ Stamkos, Leighton and Turco top week's '3 Stars'
- ↑ Stewart, Stamkos, McCabe named Stars of the Week
- ↑ Winners of Richard, Ross and Jennings announced
- ↑ Lightning Acquire 29th Overall Pick in 2009 NHL Entry Draft
- ↑ Lightning Acquire LW Todd Fedoruk, D David Hale
- ↑ Lightning Acquire LW Drew Miller, 3rd Round Pick From Ducks
- ↑ Lightning acquire RW Teddy Purcell, 3rd round pick in 2010 from Los Angeles
- ↑ Lightning Sign Rugged Defenseman Matt Walker
- ↑ Lightning Sign Free Agent LW Stephane Veilleux
- ↑ Lightning Sign Free Agent Defenseman Kurtis Foster
- ↑ Lightning Sign Free Agent LW Mitch Fritz
- ↑ Lightning sign free agent RW Mark Parrish
- ↑ Colorado Signs David Koci
- ↑ Devils sign D Cory Murphy
- ↑ Blackhawks Sign MacArthur and Petiot
- ↑ Bulletin: Senators sign defenceman Geoff Kinrade
- ↑ Thrashers Sign Unrestricted Free Agents Anthony Stewart and Noah Welch
- ↑ Flyers Sign Five
- ↑ KINGS SIGN SEGAL
- ↑ Rangers Add Veteran Center Prospal
- ↑ Canucks sign Matt Pettinger
- ↑ Flyers Add Krajicek
- ↑ Lightning Claim Radek Smolenak Off Waivers
- ↑ Lightning Claim C Nate Thompson off waivers from Islanders
- ↑ Blackhawks Claim Smolenak Off Waivers From Tampa Bay
- ↑ Wings claim Miller off waivers
- ↑ Lightning Sign C Mitch Fadden
- ↑ Lightning Re-Sign Defenseman Lukas Krajicek
- ↑ Lightning Sign Defenseman Victor Hedman
- ↑ Lightning Sign Restricted Free Agents Jones, Tukonen
- ↑ Lightning Sign Restricted Free Agents Jones, Tukonen
- ↑ Lightning Avoid Arbitration with D Matt Smaby
- ↑ Lightning Re-Sign RW Martins Karsums
- ↑ Lightning Re-Sign D Matt Lashoff
- ↑ Lightning Re-Sign Defenseman Mike Lundin
- ↑ Lightning Re-Sign LW Radek Smolenak
- ↑ Lightning Sign James Wright to Entry Level Contract
- ↑ Lightning Sign RW Carter Ashton to Entry Level Contract
- ↑ Lightning Sign G Jaroslav Janus to Entry Level Contract
- ↑ Lightning sign 2007 draft pick, LW Johan Harju
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2009–10 NHL season by team | |
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Atlantic | New Jersey Devils • New York Islanders • New York Rangers • Philadelphia Flyers • Pittsburgh Penguins |
Northeast | Boston Bruins • Buffalo Sabres • Montreal Canadiens • Ottawa Senators • Toronto Maple Leafs |
Southeast | Atlanta Thrashers • Carolina Hurricanes • Florida Panthers • Tampa Bay Lightning • Washington Capitals |
Central | Chicago Blackhawks • Columbus Blue Jackets • Detroit Red Wings • Nashville Predators • St. Louis Blues |
Northwest | Calgary Flames • Colorado Avalanche • Edmonton Oilers • Minnesota Wild • Vancouver Canucks |
Pacific | Anaheim Ducks • Dallas Stars • Los Angeles Kings • Phoenix Coyotes • San Jose Sharks |
See also | 2009 NHL Entry Draft • Winter Classic • Playoffs • Transactions • Three Star Awards |