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10/04/2008 - Norfolk Admirals 2008-09 season preview
The Lightning AHL affiliate has missed the playoffs seven of the past eight seasons, but this year should be different.
Previous Articles
09/12/2008 - Lightning 2008 training camp preview
Beyond Stamkos, some rookie defensemen have chances to make the Tampa Bay roster out of camp.
09/04/2008 - Lightning Top 20 Prospects, Fall 2008
Steven Stamkos assumes the top spot of an improving Lightning prospect group.
08/01/2008 - Q&A with Matt Marshall
Matt Marshall chatted with Hockey's Future at the Lightning's Rookie Camp in Victoria, BC.
07/13/2008 - Lightning 2008 draft review
After having to wait until the 47th pick of the 2007 draft to choose their first player, the Lightning had the honors in this draft.
06/14/2008 - Lightning 2008 draft preview
The Lightning hold the first overall selection, and it is no secret who they covet.
06/12/2008 - Lightning 2003 draft evaluation
Eighty-five percent of games played from this draft class came from Tampa Bay's final selection of the weekend.
05/07/2008 - Lightning 2007-08 rookie review
Four Lightning rookies saw action in 2007-08, including their top prospect.
Organizational Depth Chart
- Team Strengths:
1 Speedy, skilled crop of forwards
2 Stable of big, physical defensemen
3 Pleny of quality, large goaltending prospects
- Team Weaknesses:
1 Lacking experienced offensive-minded defensemen
2 Poor depth on right wing
3 Beyond Stamkos, no marquee prospects
Player Highlighted Legend
(defines league playing in)
- Playing in N.A. Pro (NHL, AHL, ECHL, etc.)
- Playing in CHL (OHL, QMJHL, WHL)
- Playing in NCAA
- Playing in Europe
- Playing in Junior 'A' (USHL, BCHL, AJHL, etc.)
- Not Categorized Yet
The player is projected on making it to the NHL on a grading scale of 1-10.
Player Rating System Rules - Hockey's Future Prospect Criteria
Left Wingers
Centers
Defensemen
Defensemen
- Affiliates: Augusta Lynx (ECHL) Norfolk Admirals
- Local Newspapers: Tampa Tribune St. Petersburg Times
- Team Links: Lightning Official Site
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