The Tampa Bay Lightning head into the 2012-2013 off-season with a number of key decisions to make. With the 2012 NHL Draft on June 22-23, NHL free agency starting on July 1, and a prospect camp the first week of July, General Manager Steve Yzerman and the Lightning front office will be busy.
Leading up to these milestone offseason moments, Tampabaylightning.com will provide a primer on some of the top items to watch.
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RETURN FROM INJURIES The 2011-2012 squad suffered it share of injuries. Marc-Andre Bergeron, Mattias Ohlund, Dana Tyrell and Mathieu Garon all finished the season on the sidelines. Their recovery will play a key factor in the Bolts off-season moves.
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LOOMING FREE AGENT DECISIONS From the Bolts' blueline and beyond, GM Steve Yzerman faces several quickly-approaching decisions regarding the team's free agents.
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UNRESTRICTED FREE AGENTS Appeal of unrestricted free agents leans a lot on strategy for general manager Steve Yzerman to improve hockey club
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AHL LEADERS Lightning prospects look to build on impressive season in AHL and make an impact in the 2012-13 NHL season.
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PRIME PICKS FOR 2012 DRAFTBolts’ draft picks still in good shape even after the Lightning's recent trade to solidy goaltending with Ander Lindback.
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GOALTENDING SITUATIONOnce considered a team to be deficient in net, the Tampa Bay Lightning all of a sudden appear as if they are dealing from strength at the goaltender position.
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BALANCED SCHEDULEBolts’ 2012-13 balanced regular season schedule should prove advantageous for both players and fans
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BOLSTERING THE BLUE LINEDefensive demands looming as the Lightning look to address vital offseason priority at the blue line.
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ASSISTANT COACHINGQuestions abound this offseason for the Tampa Bay Lightning regarding future of assistant coaching job.
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