Trading Steve Downie might not have been the most popular move around the Lightning locker room, in fact it was downright rough on several of the team's best players.

General Manager Steve Yzerman acknowledged that after the Tuesday moves that sent Downie to Colorado, and netted the Lightning a first-round draft pick from the Red Wings.

Yzerman went on with Dan Sileo Wednesday morning to discuss the deal.

"We're trying to bring in top talented players. The way you do that is through the draft," Yzerman said.

As it stands the Lightning have two first-round draft picks, and at least three second rounders -- which could become four depending on a conditional selection.

Martin St. Louis called Downie a "warrior" and clearly he was a favorite, and good friend, of many of the Bolts.

"It isn't easy. These guys are smart guys, proud guys. I've just found you have to be straight with them," said Yzerman.

Click HERE to listen to the interview.

Steven Stamkos scored his league-leading 41st and 42nd goals of the season and added an assist as the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Anaheim Ducks 3-2.

Stamkos put the Lightning up 1-0 when he poked a loose puck past goalie Jonas Hiller on a power play 28 seconds into the game. The center, who has five goals and eight points during a three-game point streak, made it 2-0 with an in-close rebound goal at 17:58 of the first.

Tampa Bay also got a goal and two assists from Teddy Purcell. The Lightning have won three in a row and are 10-3-2 in the last 15 games.

Saku Koivu and Bobby Ryan both had a goal and an assist for the Ducks.

The Lightning look to continue their winning ways on Thursday when the Bolts hit the road against Winnipeg.

By: John Mamola

Lightning GM Steve Yzerman told Dan Sileo Wednesday morning that Vinny Lecavalier will be out several weeks with a broken bone in his hand.

Yzerman said the injury generally takes three weeks to heal, so he put the time frame for recovery in the 3-4 week range.

Various reports had the injury specifically to Lecavalier's wrist. Damian Cristodero of the Tampa Bay Times says Lecavalier was seen leaving the dressing room Tuesday with a soft cast on his wrist.

Whatever the case the news does not appear to be good, as head coach Guy Boucher said Tuesday morning Lecavalier will be out "a while" due to the injury.

Lecavalier currently sits third on the team with points (46), and second in goals (22).