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2017 NHL Pre-Season Roster Rules review

Tonight. Hockey. Returns. Well, kinda. The Tampa Bay Lightning will take to the ice this evening at Amalie Arena to face the Carolina Hurricanes. It’s just the pre-season, but at least it’s hockey and it means we’re one step closer to the opening of the regular season. Who’s excited? I’M EXCITED!

The only downside to pre-season hockey, especially the first few games, is that you won’t be seeing all of your favorites in the game. The coaching staff must balance the needs of getting their NHLers the proper amount of reps with building chemistry on lines and evaluating younger players.