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Bolt Prospects 2009-2010 Preliminary Rankings
Submitted by pete on October 11, 2009 - 15:07Now that the 2009-2010 season is fully underway, it's time for Bolt Prospects to engage in the annual ritual of submitting its October Preliminary Rankings. This is going to be a fascinating season for the Lightning's prospects, as Norfolk looks like it has the most depth its had since the Lightning affiliated itself with the Admirals franchise and a deep 2009 NHL Entry Draft has given Lightning fans much to look forward to in the junior ranks. But, before we proceed, lets go over the ground rules again.
Bolt Prospects considers a prospect skater to be any player under the age of 24 on opening night of the season who has played less than 41 NHL games in any given season and who has not played more than 82 career NHL games. For goaltenders, any player who has less than 30 NHL decisions in a single season and less than 41 career NHL decisions is still considered a prospect. The exception to these rules is an NCAA player, who is considered a prospect for however long they remain in school. Clear as mud? Wonderful. Let's begin...
Tyrell Returns Feeling Faster, More Independent After Setbacks
Submitted by corine72 on February 24, 2010 - 22:09
Forget the airy questions about mirroring NHL superstars, or making casual comparisons - Norfolk Admirals forward Dana Tyrell follows his own compass.
However, the Tampa Bay Lightning prospect questioned himself and his future after a right knee injury sidelined him for six months last year.
Tyrell was on a fast track to success, earning a spot on Team Canada while leading the Prince George Cougars squad in scoring, piling up 19 goals and 21 assists in 30 games.
Then, his world would drastically change in the ensuing months.
Jones Is Getting Defensive
Submitted by chad on December 27, 2009 - 14:29
Just call him “The Eraser.”
Already known for his grit and forechecking abilities, Blair Jones has taken his two-way game to another level this year. And Lightning coaches are taking it even further.
In Saturday night’s key Southeast Division clash against the Atlanta Thrashers, Jones, who earlier this month was still playing in AHL Norfolk, got the tap on the shoulder to help kill a first period penalty. It was his first significant action shorthanded this season, and to make matters more intimidating, he was lined up opposite Thrashers superstar Ilya Kovalchuk, who entered the game among NHL goal leaders with 21 and the league’s fifth-best shooting percentage
“Whatever the coaches ask me to do I’m going to do it,” Jones said. “It’s not the most glorifying job to stand in front of one of the hardest shots in the league, but whatever keeps me out on the ice.”
Bolt Prospects partners with Tampa Bay Lightning
Submitted by chad on December 22, 2009 - 21:03
Bolt Prospects (BP), an online source for Tampa Bay Lightning prospect news since 2005, is pleased to announce a partnership with the Lightning’s official web site, tampabaylightning.com.
Recently the Lightning have increased their coverage of its players and draftees below the NHL level, providing feature stories and prospect camp reviews. Now, with the help of Bolt Prospects, tampabaylightning.com/prospects will add our game night updates covering organizational prospects on three continents, as well as the latest news and links from BP as posted on Twitter.
We at BP would like to thank our loyal readers for their support over the years, and we look forward to bigger and better things in the future.
Go Bolts,
BP Staff
Tokarski Adapting Well in AHL, Looks to Prove Critics Wrong
Submitted by corine72 on December 13, 2009 - 20:53
Dustin Tokarski finished with 1.97 goals-against average, and won a career-high of 34 games during his last junior season.The question will be if he can acclimate to the NHL, despite his 5-foot-11 frame.
Becoming a forward didn’t keep Norfolk Admirals rookie Dustin Tokarski's interest.
Working the blue line?
Nah…
How about between the pipes?
