With all the trades that have happened in recent history, it has left the Tampa Bay Lightning with very few picks in the 2023 NHL draft. The Bolts now sit with three total picks in the draft, a sixth-rounder, and two seventh-rounders.
With that being said, it is apparent that this draft is not as important as others have been for the Tampa Bay Lightning. The time they spend this offseason will be more invested in resigning their younger guys, so they are still suited to be competitive in the long run.
But, with the three late-round picks they have, they can definitely help set some guys up to be great in developing their system with who they pick.