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A stripped roster and a coaching change has left the team and their fans a bit shaken in Syracuse.

As the Tampa Bay Lightning begins it's transition from Guy Boucher to Jon Cooper, much is left up in the air. Much is uncertain... All while two points remain up for grabs. two points the Buffalo Sabres want.

Tonight's game is not postponed on account of Guy Boucher's dismissal. What is going to happen? Dunno. What do you need to know about the Lightning leading into this game? Not sure, besides continued uncertainty.

Coaching and the Tampa Bay Lightning is a growing talking point among fans and media, so a report out of Sweden only adds fuel to the fire for the organization in general.

It's summer and things are moving along at summer's pace: a lurch and a stall. But there's still plenty to talk about in the world of hockey. Your links for this week.

Guy Boucher beign considered a candidate for the Montreal Canadiens head coaching job isn't realistic whatsoever. But don't expect that to stop speculation from happening.

Dani's weekly link potpourri from the Boltosphere as well as the rest of the NHL.

The Maple Leafs are hungry and running out of time to clinch a playoff spot. Will the Lightning rise to the challenge? Will the bounces start going their way?

In May of 2010, the Tampa Bay Lightning hired Hockey Hall of Famer Steve Yzerman as general manager. What has he been up to since he started?