2004–05 Tampa Bay Lightning season
national Hockey League team season
The 2004–05 Tampa Bay Lightning season was the franchise's 13th season in the National Hockey League. Its games were canceled due to the lockout of players. Because the entire season was canceled due to the lockout, the Lightning were allowed to retain their status as the Stanley Cup champions.
Schedule
Tampa Bay’s regular season schedule was announced on July 14, 2004. Their preseason schedule was released on August 2, 2004.
Transactions
The Lightning were involved in the following transactions from June 8, 2004, the day after the deciding game of the 2004 Stanley Cup Finals, through February 16, 2005, the day the 2004–05 season was officially canceled.
Trades
Players acquired
Players lost
Signings
Draft picks
Tampa Bay's picks at the 2004 NHL entry draft, which was held at the RBC Center in Raleigh, North Carolina on June 26–27, 2004.
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