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Lightning General Manager Steve Yzerman and Assistant General Manager Julian BriseBois have sought out to strengthen the minor league system since coming on board in 2010.

With the affiliation between the Lightning and the Crunch approaching its first year anniversary, we look at the connection between the two teams and what could be done to make it stronger.

The Toronto Maple Leafs are just one example of the high potency of the NHL's Northeast Division. Standings points show how formidable the division is, especially when compared to the NHL's Southeast Division.

Five Syracuse Crunch alumni are currently on the Tampa Bay Lightning's roster, two have made their NHL debuts so far this season, a third will do so tonight when the Bolts take on the Montreal Canadiens at Times Palace.

Two teams can claim 28's a fluke.