"The Lightning on Wednesday had a day of good news and no news.

The good news was the team agreed to terms with goaltender Dwayne Roloson on a one-year, $3 million contract, and right wing Adam Hall signed a one-year deal.

No news? That is what came out of negotiations between general manager Steve Yzerman and agents for All-Star center Steven Stamkos, who if unsigned by Friday becomes a restricted free agent open to offer sheets from other teams.

"I wouldn't say it's better or worse," Yzerman said of the Stamkos talks. "All I can say is we'll continue to work toward getting a contract done."

Wrote agent Don Meehan in an e-mail: "We are in the midst of discussions."

Discussions are over when it comes to Roloson, who is vacationing and yet to sign his contract, though that is believed to be a formality.

Roloson was a terrific pickup for Tampa Bay last season, going 10-6 in the playoffs with a 2.51 goals-against average and a .924 save percentage.

That was after going 18-12-4 with a 2.56 goals-against average, a .912 save percentage and four shutouts in 34 games after he was acquired in January from the Islanders for prospect Ty Wishart.

"He played very well for us down the stretch, a veteran leader," Yzerman said. "We're happy to bring him back for another year."

Still, Roloson will be 42 next season. And though Yzerman said a longer-term deal was discussed, "We thought at this stage a one-year contract makes the most sense for us."

The next step, Yzerman said, is getting Mike Smith signed as Roloson's backup.

Smith rehabilitated his career last season by handling his demotion to AHL Norfolk and playing so well upon his return. In his final 10 games, including three in the playoffs, Smith went 6-2-1 with a 1.53 goals-against average and a .947 save percentage."