VANCOUVER, British Columbia -- The Tampa Bay Lightning are Stanley Cup contenders, but they are also developing their young talent pool.
Some observers say you can't do both, but the Lightning are trying as they battle for the top spot overall heading into Saturday's game against the Vancouver Canucks (21-24-6).
An example of a player who is making an impression is forward Matthew Peca, 24, who is starting to show signs that he can be a regular in the NHL after starting the season in the minors.
"I feel pretty fortunate to be up here right now," Peca told the Tampa Bay Times.