Matt Carle will wear #25 next season (if and when that happens), becoming the first player to dawn the number since former captain Dave Andreychuk [Tampa Bay Times]
Carle and GM Steve Yzerman made sure to get the blessings of Dave, though. [Pro Hockey Talk]
In case you missed it, Puck Daddy had a rinky-dink Tampa Bay site list their Essentials for the Lightning [Puck Daddy]
Lightning owner Jeff Vinik is now a Tampa Bay resident. He’s adjusting to being a much more public figure than he’s used to being. [Tampa Bay Times]
Steven Stamkos was among several NHL stars who turned out for the NHLPA’s counter / alternative proposal to the owners last week [TBO]
