Tampa Bay has inquired about unrestricted free agent forward Shane Doan… But the Coyote veteran’s camp has been unresponsive [Tampa Bay Times]
Lightning brass – GM Steve Yzerman, Assistant GMs Julien BriseBois and Pat Verbeek, and others are in Syracuse today to visit with the Syracuse Crunch. Follow updates from the Crunch and from the Syracuse Post Standard on Twitter
International hockey destination: Tampa, Florida. The Brandon Ice Sports Forum is hosting a hockey camp with Swedish children / teens this week [TBO]
Brandon Segal, who contributed to the Norfolk Admirals in their Calder Cup title run in 2012, as well as spending some time on the Lightning roster, was signed by the New York Rangers [Blueshirt Banter]
Former Lightning goalie Dan Ellis is seeking work, and being proactive in hunting for a job [The Province]
…and of course Greg Wyshynski has coverage for posterity sake [Puck Daddy]
Many have a negative opinion of Pierre McGuire, while others appreciate his insight into the game during hockey broadcasts. Some think he’s a realistic choice for a front office job somewhere in the league. This 1994 contrasts that notion. [Hartford Courant]