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Lightning Recieve More Welcome News

After a season that can only be described as bizarre, the Lightning’s recent spate of good fortune continued Tuesday, when Vinny Lecavalier’s surgery was deemed a success. Below is the team’s official statement:
Tampa Bay Lightning center Vincent Lecavalier underwent successful surgery today to repair the Glenoid Labrum in his right shoulder. The surgery was performed by noted orthopedist Dr. James Andrews at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Birmingham, Alabama.
Lecavalier dislocated the shoulder in the Lightning’s game on April 3 at Washington. A detailed rehabilitation protocol will be established by Dr. Andrews’ personal physical therapist and will be conducted under the supervision of the Lightning medical staff.
It is expected that Lecavalier will complete a full recovery in time to be ready for the team’s 2008 Training Camp.
STAMKOS THE LIKELY CHOICE
With the 2007-08 season thankfully over, along with all it’s disarray, and buried deep in the recesses of the mind, the Lightning finally received some good news. After finishing with the worst record in hockey, along with a little luck, the Bolt’s won the NHL’s draft lottery which will allow them to select the consensus top prospect Canadian Steven Stamkos. Nothing is certain in sports especially when it comes to drafting players, but the team isn’t really being all that coy about whom they most likely will draft with the pick. The Tampa Bay Lightning’s official website even has a page for him with links to all things Stamkos .

JUSTIN LEWIS