The 2016-17 season has been a tumultuous one for the Tampa Bay Lightning. Injuries have played a huge role in the downward spiral the Lightning has been on this season, but there are also a number of other things in play which have contributed, and not in a good way, to the current state of the team. ‘
One of the things which have caused quite a bit of discord among the fans this season is the impending NHL Expansion Draft. Despite what many here in the Bolts Nation would hope, there is a very real possibility a couple of the Lightning’s better players may not remain on the team next season.