(This is the 13th in a series this month looking at each player on the Lightning’s roster. Up next: Erik Cernak)
TAMPA — There’s no question that Ondu0159ej Palát plays a pivotal role on Tampa Bay’s roster.
He’s fast, smart and good with the puck.
Bu he’s also a risk. Some would say a big risk.
While Palát’s skill has helped Tampa Bay throughout the years, his injuries have not.
The former “triplet” posted 34 points on the season, one of his lowest scoring counts since his inaugural year with the club (one in which he only found the back of the net twice in just 14 games).