The 2017 NHL Entry Draft was held at the United Center in Chicago this weekend, and the addition of one extra team to the mix created some excitement around the league. For the Tampa Bay Lightning, the excitement came after selecting several new prospects, who add to the depth of the organization.
In seven rounds, the Lightning had six picks to choose new prospects or trade away for other picks or players, and with those picks, Tampa Bay selected four forwards and two defensemen. The Lightning chose to not draft a goaltender despite shoring up a bit in depth at that position recently.