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11/11/2009 - Lightning junior prospects 2009-10 update
The Lightning currently have eight players in juniors -- six in the OHL and one each in the WHL and QMJHL.
Previous Articles
10/18/2009 - Lightning organizational depth analysis, Fall 2009
The Lightning are very top-heavy in their prospect depth.
10/03/2009 - Norfolk Admirals 2009-10 preview
The team should be able to count on a more stable and better balanced line-up this season.
07/28/2009 - Lightning Top 20 prospects, Fall 2009
There is considerable change on the Tampa Top 20 list after some trades and the 2009 draft.
07/08/2009 - Lightning 2009 draft review
Michael Zador was one of two OHL goaltenders the Lightning selected in 2009.
07/07/2009 - Tyrell to get back to ice at prospects camp
Back from an MCL/ACL tear, Tyrell is ready for Tampa Bay's rookie camp on July 8.
06/18/2009 - Lightning 2009 draft preview
The Lightning hold the No. 2 pick in the draft.
06/06/2009 - Lightning 2004 draft evaluation
The Lightning made eight selections, who averaged 19.25 NHL games per pick, the 10th-worst average among the 30 teams.
Organizational Depth Chart
- Team Strengths:
1 Speedy, skilled crop of forwards
2 Stable of big, physical defensemen
3 Goaltending prospects
- Team Weaknesses:
1 Lacking experienced offensive-minded defensemen
2 Young centers
Player Highlighted Legend
(defines league playing in)
- Playing in N.A. Pro (NHL, AHL, ECHL, etc.)
- Playing in CHL (OHL, QMJHL, WHL)
- Playing in NCAA
- Playing in Europe
- Playing in Junior 'A' (USHL, BCHL, AJHL, etc.)
- Not Categorized Yet
The player is projected on making it to the NHL on a grading scale of 1-10.
Player Rating System Rules - Hockey's Future Prospect Criteria
Left Wingers
Centers
Right Wingers
Defensemen
Defensemen
Goaltenders
- Affiliates: Norfolk Admirals (AHL)
- Local Newspapers: Tampa Tribune St. Petersburg Times
- Team Links: Official Site




