Drafting, a pivotal part in any effort to sustain success in the National Hockey League, is something the Tampa Bay Lightning has done well in recent years.
Under the leadership of General Manager Steve Yzerman and Director of Amateur Scouting Al Murray, a pipeline of talent has been built and sustained since the day Yzerman was hired by owner Jeff Vinik in May 2010.
Each draft class thus far has provided impressive prospects, and some of those prospects are already making an impact of the Tampa Bay Lightning very early in their careers; however, one draft class thus far has stood out above the rest and has provided the talent to help the Tampa Bay Lightning get to where they are today.