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Tuesday night open thread and link dump

Shut the door, there's a draft edition:

Lightning News

Nolan Whyte returns from a vacation and ponders the looming off-season.  [Frozen Sheets ]

Vinny's a happy daddy [Tampabay.com]

Times Palace gets a little cosmetic surgery [Tampa Bay Lightning]

Tim Thomas, Tampa Bay?  [Lightning Strikes]

Kurtis Foster would like to be re-signed by the Lightning.  [The Guardian]

And let me stress this:  Keep up with Bolt Prospects in the coming days regarding the NHL Draft.  We'll be covering it here at Raw Charge, but BP are the experts in this field.  Pete, Timothy and Chad have what you want; Pete, Timothy and Chad have what you need...

Star-divide

Hockey news

Anticipation of the coming storm in Panthers country [Litter Box Cats]

...and the first shot has been fired:  Nathan Horton to Boston.  Bolts fans rejoice!  [Litter Box Cats]

Dino Cicarelli was named to the Hockey Hall of Fame, along with Angela James and Cammie Granato [TSN]

Tom Renney in, Pat Quinn out as Head Coach of the Oilers [Crash The Crease]

Scott Niedermayer calling it a career [TSN]

Halak's Hockey Horoscopes [MYFO]

Our friend Su has a hockey survival guide for the off-season (sorta) [Daily Su]

Turtlenecks.  How many will $5 Million a year buy?  [Four Habs Fans]

News you can use

SB Nation Tampa Bay launches tonight at 10 PM!  Meet fellow SB Naiton fans at the Tampa Bay Brewing company tomorrow night?

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Of players projected to be on the draft board at #6, who would you prefer the Lightning select?
Jack Campbell (Goalie)
16 votes
Brett Connolly (RW)
27 votes
Vladimir Tarasenko (RW)
14 votes
Mikael Granlund (Center)
1 votes
Jeff Skinner (Forward)
2 votes
Nino Neiderreiter (LW)
35 votes
Alexander Burmistrov (Center)
4 votes
Other
5 votes
No clue
15 votes

119 votes | Poll has closed

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Oooh…where to begin? Today was a busy, busy day! Will there be anything left for the opening day of the draft?

There's nothing quite like the sound of a frozen puck hitting the glass. It makes me happy.

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by Cassie McClellan on Jun 22, 2010 7:33 PM EDT reply actions  

Hey Hey Hey

excited to join the open thread this evening. how’s everyone feeling?

"Stevey Y, Officialy Bringing it Back"

by KyleGuthrie4 on Jun 22, 2010 7:33 PM EDT via mobile reply actions  

Good. How are things with you, Kyle? Very nice Nino post, by the way.

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by Cassie McClellan on Jun 22, 2010 7:36 PM EDT up reply actions  

I am swell Cassie, thank you for asking. and thank you for the Nino comment. looks like you’ve been pretty busy here as well huh? getting ready for the draft?

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by KyleGuthrie4 on Jun 22, 2010 7:39 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions  

John’s going to the draft, but I’m not. I’ve got a family wedding to go to in Pennsylvania this weekend.

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by Cassie McClellan on Jun 22, 2010 7:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

stressed. Been packing and gathering stuff all day for the trip.

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by John Fontana on Jun 22, 2010 7:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

So any thoughts about all of the hockey-related goings on today?

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by Cassie McClellan on Jun 22, 2010 7:40 PM EDT reply actions  

Why did SJ turn Nabakov loose early?

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by John Fontana on Jun 22, 2010 7:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

Salary cap issues, I believe.

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by Cassie McClellan on Jun 22, 2010 7:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

Are Smitty's days numbered in Tampa?

I still think it’s up in the air at this point.

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by KyleGuthrie4 on Jun 22, 2010 7:43 PM EDT via mobile reply actions  

That’s my take on it. Nothing has been ironed out.

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by John Fontana on Jun 22, 2010 7:45 PM EDT up reply actions  

I think it’ll be a wait-and-see approach. He’ll be traded if someone’s interested and willing to make a good deal, but if not, then they’ll keep him around and see what happens.

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by Cassie McClellan on Jun 22, 2010 7:47 PM EDT up reply actions  

How’s everyone’s summer? Did this thing post on Twitter (meaning news that the open thread was… well… open?

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by John Fontana on Jun 22, 2010 7:44 PM EDT reply actions  

Yep. I RT’d it. The problem is two things. First, the NHL Awards are on tonight. Second, everyone’s still trying to process everything that happened today. It was a hockey-packed day!

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by Cassie McClellan on Jun 22, 2010 7:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

Oh, and still figuring out the NHL schedule, of course. Can’t forget that.

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by Cassie McClellan on Jun 22, 2010 7:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

Oh. Maybe. It’s all sort of a blur right now. And, yes, I’m sober. :oD

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by Cassie McClellan on Jun 22, 2010 7:49 PM EDT up reply actions  

pretty good

a little boring with no hockey on but it’s okay. just looking forward to the draft :)

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by KyleGuthrie4 on Jun 22, 2010 7:46 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions  

Does the Horton trade effect the Panthers pick?

Will they go forward instead of defense in teh draft without Horton being on the roster?

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by John Fontana on Jun 22, 2010 7:47 PM EDT reply actions  

Okay, this might be a dumb question, but was Horton a defenseman?

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by Cassie McClellan on Jun 22, 2010 7:50 PM EDT up reply actions  

wasn't aware of it

where did they send him?

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by KyleGuthrie4 on Jun 22, 2010 7:52 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions  

Horts and (RFA) Campbell to BOS for 15th overall, Dennis Wideman, 3rd rounder in 2011

by Donny Rivette on Jun 22, 2010 7:53 PM EDT up reply actions  

What do you think about that trade, Donny?

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by Cassie McClellan on Jun 22, 2010 7:54 PM EDT up reply actions  

It’s all about two things: ridding the FLA roster of an unmotivated but talented forward, and gaining the 15th pick on Friday.

FLA now has 5 picks of the first 50.

by Donny Rivette on Jun 22, 2010 7:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

Dang. Better hope that your scouts really are that good. Otherwise, that’d be a huge waste of opportunity.

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by Cassie McClellan on Jun 22, 2010 7:57 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yeah…still not sure about that Tallon guy. Seems rather green.

by Donny Rivette on Jun 22, 2010 7:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

If the scouts are the same, it almost doesn’t even matter who the GM is.

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by Cassie McClellan on Jun 22, 2010 8:01 PM EDT up reply actions  

The scouting staff has been pretty sharp over the past four years or so.

by Donny Rivette on Jun 22, 2010 8:02 PM EDT up reply actions  

So you guys should be okay then. :o)

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by Cassie McClellan on Jun 22, 2010 8:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

In essence, I’m satisfied. Gotta give to get, and Horton was never going to be anything more than what he’s been…at least in Sunrise.

by Donny Rivette on Jun 22, 2010 7:58 PM EDT up reply actions  

I’d read that Tallon said Horton asked to go. So if anything, Tallon didn’t pass the Horton smell test.

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by Cassie McClellan on Jun 22, 2010 7:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

Correct. In actuality, all players were given the option and Horts claimed he wasn’t sure. Hence outtahere via Tallon.

by Donny Rivette on Jun 22, 2010 7:57 PM EDT up reply actions  

So...

Got the “Salute to Dale Tallon for shipping out Bolt-killer Nathan Horton” parade route mapped out yet?

by Donny Rivette on Jun 22, 2010 7:50 PM EDT reply actions  

Did you say…map? :oD

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by Cassie McClellan on Jun 22, 2010 7:51 PM EDT up reply actions  

Happy to not disappoint you, Donny!

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by Cassie McClellan on Jun 22, 2010 7:53 PM EDT up reply actions  

So Edmonton’s now without a coach? Anyone read anything about that?

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by Cassie McClellan on Jun 22, 2010 7:58 PM EDT reply actions  

No, they have a coch. Tom Renney

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by John Fontana on Jun 22, 2010 7:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

Kevin Lowe. jk

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by KyleGuthrie4 on Jun 22, 2010 8:03 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions  

I’m sort of surprised that he hasn’t jumped in on the coaching thing.

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by Cassie McClellan on Jun 22, 2010 8:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

yeah

but Tom Renney was promoted to head coach while Quinn took a front office job

"Stevey Y, Officialy Bringing it Back"

by KyleGuthrie4 on Jun 22, 2010 8:00 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions  

John’s got pre-draft jitters – don’t mind him.

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by Cassie McClellan on Jun 22, 2010 8:01 PM EDT up reply actions  

Are you going to LA, Donny?

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by Cassie McClellan on Jun 22, 2010 8:02 PM EDT up reply actions  

Not this time around. It’ll be Martinis and Open Threads from Duffy’s in Lauderdale.

by Donny Rivette on Jun 22, 2010 8:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

Cool. I’m not, either. I’ll be doing the family thing in PA.

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by Cassie McClellan on Jun 22, 2010 8:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

Was at the 94 draft in Hartford. Only one for me so far.

by Donny Rivette on Jun 22, 2010 8:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

What’s the drill here for Friday? Top secret goings-on or have you gone public?

by Donny Rivette on Jun 22, 2010 8:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

I have no idea. I’m completely out of the loop on this one. I won’t be around.

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by Cassie McClellan on Jun 22, 2010 8:06 PM EDT up reply actions  

I won’t even be around for my own radio show – that’s how far out of the loop I really am.

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by Cassie McClellan on Jun 22, 2010 8:06 PM EDT up reply actions  

actually I have a too-heavy backpack and a suitcase I need to repack

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by John Fontana on Jun 22, 2010 8:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

Alrighty.

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by Cassie McClellan on Jun 22, 2010 8:06 PM EDT up reply actions  

So, Kyle, what do you think about this new head coach, Boucher?

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by Cassie McClellan on Jun 22, 2010 8:07 PM EDT reply actions  

Maybe I’ve been left all alone? Again? How so not at all surprising…. :o\

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by Cassie McClellan on Jun 22, 2010 8:10 PM EDT up reply actions  

nope. I’m here. just was away for a second. lol

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by KyleGuthrie4 on Jun 22, 2010 8:17 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions  

I think they made the right decision. bring in a new, young guy, instead of hiring a seasoned veteran of the old guard. he’s got a good system from what I hear. I am a little skeptical, only because last year was his one and only year in the AHL. but I think he is a good chance to take on a head coach. plus I can just call him Bobby Boucher now :D

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by KyleGuthrie4 on Jun 22, 2010 8:16 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions  

I just like the fact that he has a masters in sports psychology. :o)

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by Cassie McClellan on Jun 22, 2010 8:19 PM EDT up reply actions  

I like that alot too

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by KyleGuthrie4 on Jun 22, 2010 8:21 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions  

Anyone have any thoughts about the Hockey Hall of Fame inductees? (Or am I opening up a can of worms with this one?)

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by Cassie McClellan on Jun 22, 2010 8:13 PM EDT reply actions  

Not really….

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by John Fontana on Jun 22, 2010 8:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

hoped Andy would get in. good for Dino though :)

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by KyleGuthrie4 on Jun 22, 2010 8:22 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions  

See any Lightning trades happening at the draft this weekend?

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by Cassie McClellan on Jun 22, 2010 8:23 PM EDT reply actions  

If anything, the talk has been “move up from third round into the second” via trade.

But with this goalie talk, I’d think anything is on the table.

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by John Fontana on Jun 22, 2010 8:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

So you think they’ll keep that 6th overall pick then?

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by Cassie McClellan on Jun 22, 2010 8:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yes. He wants to build long term — not quick fix. And if he wants more draft picks… well, that sorta goes counter to letting scouts run the draft (which he implied earlier this month)

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by John Fontana on Jun 22, 2010 8:30 PM EDT up reply actions  

That’s true. I was thinking about the goalie situation. I should’ve been thinking about Yzerman instead.

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by Cassie McClellan on Jun 22, 2010 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions  

yeah. I don’t see them trading it. anything is possible though

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by KyleGuthrie4 on Jun 22, 2010 8:30 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions  

I’m not expecting anything really. maybe a few changes in draft picks, if that. who knows? maybe Stevey Y will have a few tricks up his sleeves.

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by KyleGuthrie4 on Jun 22, 2010 8:27 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions  

Well, with the roulette wheel spinning with NHL transactions, we may both be in for a surprise.

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by John Fontana on Jun 22, 2010 8:32 PM EDT up reply actions  

The TB regional hub goes live tonight at http://tampabay.sbnation.com

I’ll be contributing over there in the future.

"Seen Cincuenta" -- 04.10.10 -- Raw Charge.

by John Fontana on Jun 22, 2010 8:24 PM EDT reply actions  

Lightning stuff only? Or baseball and football, too?

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by Cassie McClellan on Jun 22, 2010 8:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

Breaking news really. Not in depth stuff…

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by John Fontana on Jun 22, 2010 8:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

Mentioned this to Cassie on Twitter...

but the story about Stamkos in Vegas made me feel very old. Someone asked him how he was at the craps table and he had to remind them that he isn’t allowed on the casino floor because he doesn’t turn 21 until February.

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by Jamie DeVriend on Jun 22, 2010 8:33 PM EDT reply actions  

He was born the year before I graduated high school – how’s that for feeling old?

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by Cassie McClellan on Jun 22, 2010 8:36 PM EDT up reply actions  

His first time in Florida was when he was 3…. or younger. I was still in Middle school

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by John Fontana on Jun 22, 2010 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

Hey hey

That story gives me a chuckle… It’s stuff like that which always has me curious hwo the players are accomplishing this stuff while under-age. Sometimes it’s beer, other times it’s stuff like this.

"Seen Cincuenta" -- 04.10.10 -- Raw Charge.

by John Fontana on Jun 22, 2010 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions  

kind of off topic

but, anybody still shocked about the Halak trade or has that worn off?

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by KyleGuthrie4 on Jun 22, 2010 8:34 PM EDT via mobile reply actions  

never off topic to talk league wide stuff here

I’m shocked, but it has worn off… The Habs really sort of sold him short too…. I think they could have gotten more in trade.

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by John Fontana on Jun 22, 2010 8:36 PM EDT up reply actions  

How to feel better about your team's draft history

Since 1990, the Vancouver Canucks have drafted 18 goalies. They’ve played a combined 43 NHL games.

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by Ryan Classic on Jun 22, 2010 8:37 PM EDT reply actions  

And I was there when they went thru something like seven of them in one season, too.

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by Cassie McClellan on Jun 22, 2010 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

UUUUUUUGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!

Hi Ryan.

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by John Fontana on Jun 22, 2010 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

Sup!

My connection’s going to drop any minute, but I thought I’d say hi.

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by Ryan Classic on Jun 22, 2010 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

Appreciate you dropping in.

Pitty the connection is going south for the Summer :(

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by John Fontana on Jun 22, 2010 8:39 PM EDT up reply actions  

My connection isn’t the best right now, either. Keep fading in and out. The thunderstorm overhead doesn’t help much, either.

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by Cassie McClellan on Jun 22, 2010 8:45 PM EDT up reply actions  

I read this and immediately cracked up. sorry, but it was very comical.

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by KyleGuthrie4 on Jun 22, 2010 8:43 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions  

And on that note, I’m going to wander. Thanks for stopping in, everyone! Hope to see you next week. Same Bat-time, same Bat-channel.

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by Cassie McClellan on Jun 22, 2010 8:46 PM EDT reply actions  

I need to amscray too. I have a trip to finish packing for. Talk to you all later.

"Seen Cincuenta" -- 04.10.10 -- Raw Charge.

by John Fontana on Jun 22, 2010 8:48 PM EDT up reply actions  

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