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In today's Times: Lecavalier says of possible buyout, "It's really hard to think about" tampabay.com/sports/hockey/… via @TB_Times
Would Lightning consider buying out Lecavalier?
tampabay.com — Vinny Lecavalier always has said he wants to play his entire career with the Lightning. But Tampa Bay's captain also understands the business of the game. That is why he is preparing for the possibility that the team will choose to buy out his contract. "It's obviously something you think about," Lecavalier said.
"@coopdog59: What is the deadline for NHL compliance buyouts for this season? If any." >> From 48 hours after Cup final to 5 pm July 4.
Lightning to continue Community Hero program fw.to/6nDdSLb
In today's Times: St. Louis, who turns 38 Tuesday, feels "stronger than I have in any other June" tampabay.com/sports/hockey/… via @TB_Times
Lightning's St. Louis quickly gets back to work
tampabay.com — For the Lightning's Marty St. Louis, the disappointment of a second straight year out of the playoffs was so profound, he said he was unsure how long it would take to feel the competitive twinge for a new season. Turns out, not as long as perhaps even he expected.
"@Daymond42: @LightningTimes At this point, is there even a chance Ohlund will get to be coached by Bowness?" >> No
Marty St. Louis wins third Lady Byng: "When you're done playing, it's going to look nice on a resume." tampabay.com/blogs/lightnin… via @TB_Times
Marty St. Louis wins his third Lady Byng Trophy
tampabay.com — Lightning right wing Marty St. Louis won the Lady Byng Memorial Award after leading the league with 60 points on 17 goals and a league-best 43 assists with just 14 penalty minutes. It is the third time St. Louis has won the trophy given for sportsmanship in a vote by the Professional Hockey Writers Association.
Lightning's Marty St. Louis wins his third Lady Byng Trophy. "It's an honor, obviously," St. Louis said.
In today's Times: Ohlund calls Bowness "a perfect coach" tampabay.com/sports/hockey/… via @TB_Times
Lightning duo endorse Bowness as coaching addition
tampabay.com — Mattias Ohlund called Rick Bowness "a perfect coach, a teacher." Sami Salo said Bowness is "an intense coach, very into the game, very emotional." The characterizations from the Lightning defensemen about Tampa Bay's new associate coach are noteworthy. Both played for Bowness - Salo for six seasons, Ohlund for three - when he held the same position with the Canucks.
One last thing on Suri and we can move on, the contract apparently has been signed.
The one thing that did not change from original report was that this transaction was done with eye for the future.
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