Tampa Bay Lightning focus on forward position at 2017 NHL Draft

The Tampa Bay Lightning entered the 2017 NHL Entry Draft with some future picks in mind, and the organization came away with several new prospects, including four forwards and the son of a former top NHL defenseman.

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.…