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The Syracuse Crunch continue to run roughshod over the AHL; Marty gets anther nomination; who is on drugs among hockey analysts?

The Crunch recall two from the ECHL on the eve of NHL training camp opening (and roster losses that coincide them).

With less than a month until the 2012 NHL Entry Draft, mock drafts of what the Lightning will do are becoming easier to find, with little consistency.

The Lightning are on hiatus - hey, it's the off-season. We make up for it with stories from around the league during the 2012 NHL playoffs.

It's not often Tampa Bay plays on the road with the road crowd cheering in their favor. They have that potential tonight, with thanks to Steven Stamkos goal scoring chase.

A public service announcement draws attention; Stamkos for Hart? Is the affiliation between the Lightning and Admirals coming to an end? All this and plenty more in our link roundup.

Vladdy Namestnikov showed flashes of why he was drafted by Steve Yzerman this summer, but he will be returned to his junior club this afternoon, and be given another year to mature.

Steve Yzerman goes with the London Knights Russian Center with Tampa Bay's 1st pick in the 2011 NHL Draft.