It’s the most wonderful time of year for NHL speculation. The trade deadline is just over two weeks away and with a couple of big names already off the market, teams are digging through their prospect lists and figuring out which draft picks they actually own in order to make offers and counteroffers for the player they think is going to help them. That includes the Tampa Bay Lightning.
Due to their limited cap space and generally well-functioning line-up they currently have, the Lightning aren’t going to be the biggest name out there looking for a talent infusion, but general manager Julien BriseBois is always on the lookout for a player that can help the team.