Tampa Bay Lightning reportedly hosting 2018 NHL All-Star Game. “Amalie Arena is one of the five largest venues in the NHL and has gone through some extensive renovations since Jeff Vinik purchased the team, and due to Vinik’s investment was named the best sports franchise by ESPN’s Ultimate Rankings in 2016.” [Raw Charge]
Elliotte Friedman mentioned the Bolts in this week’s 30 Thoughts column. “Several NHL scouts came back from the Under-18s incredibly impressed with Finland’s Miro Hesikanen. A lot of the jockeying begins with the third pick, and he is one of the candidates.