It was 20 years ago when he arrived in Tampa Bay, the next big thing, 18 years old, but looking younger, tall and skinny, the top pick in the NHL Draft. You could see his Adam's apple at his introductory news conference.
This kid?
Yeah. This kid.
Vinny Lecavalier and Lightning history go together.
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