Transcript: Tampa Bay Lightning General Manager Steve Yzerman discusses the 2017 NHL entry draft and filling the void on defense. He may turn to the pipeline. “Well, we lost a veteran in Jason [Garrison], obviously. Mikhail Sergachev, Slater Koekkoek will get an opportunity to go in that role... Are they ready to go this year? We’ll find out in training camp.” [Raw Charge]
Or maybe Yzerman will go with an experienced (expensive) free agent. “Lightning GM Steve Yzerman said he planned to explore free agency for potential needs, which include bolstering his blueline and adding another wing or two.