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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.

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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.

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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


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