Lightning Round

Quick strikes and links for Monday, July 9th, 2012

Our friend Mike Gallimore of Electric Blue Hockey Test is joining Chad, Pete and Tim over at Bolt Prospects as staff. Congrats, Mike. [Bolt Prospects]
Speaking of Mr. Gallimore, Mike has a wrap-up of the Development Camp and observations from Day Five [Electric Blue Hockey Test]
After Norfolk's impressive run last season with Jon Cooper at the helm, Coop found himself to be a man drawing interest from the NHL. [TBO]
Hockey Prospectus ranks the Lightning organization in the top-10 in its prospect rankings. [Hockey Prospectus/

Former NHL head coach Larry Robinson is back behind teh bench, joining the San Jose Sharks coaching staff as an assistant [San Jose Mercury News]
There's discontent in Anaheim over GM Bob Murray and where the franchise has gone under Murray's leadership. How much discontent?? Fans are petitioning ownership to fire the guy. [Anaheim Calling]
The NHL Network has a major flaw: while other cable networks have started to create new summer content (shows specifically to run in summer), the NHL Network is lost in re-runs. Steve Lepore spoke with several SB Nation hockey writers to get their input on what would be ideal to remedy the summer of reruns problem [SB Nation]
Free agent Shane Doan remains on the market, and will start exploring options outside of Phoenix. [Pro Hockey Talk]
The New York Islanders arena situation is so warped, it's inspiring satire. Hooray, satire! [Lighthouse Hockey]