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07/28/2010 - Lightning 2010 draft review
With eight selections, the Lightning drafted three forwards and five defensemen.
Previous Articles
06/15/2010 - Lightning 2010 draft preview
The Lightning hold the sixth overall pick in the 2010 draft.
06/06/2010 - Lightning 2005 draft evaluation
The Lightning did not select a regular NHL player at the 2005 draft.
05/11/2010 - Lightning AHL/ECHL prospects 2009-10 review
The Lightning had 13 prospects playing in the minor leagues this season.
04/11/2010 - Lightning junior prospects 2009-10 review
The Lightning had eight players in juniors this season -- five in the OHL, two in the WHL, and one in the QMJHL.
03/23/2010 - Lightning European prospects 2009-10 review
The Lightning have six prospects playing in Europe this season.
02/15/2010 - Lightning Top 20 prospects, Spring 2010
Tampa has several prospects close to graduation.
01/14/2010 - Lightning 2009-10 NCAA prospects update
The Lightning have few prospects currently playing on the collegiate level.
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
Defensemen
Defensemen
- Affiliates: Norfolk Admirals (AHL)
- Local Newspapers: Tampa Tribune St. Petersburg Times
- Team Links: Official Site




