Originally Published: June 17, 2009
Lightning need to zap blue line 'crater'
After dealing Boyle, Tampa still rebuilding defensive corps
By Gabriel Desjardins and E.J. Hradek
Puck Prospectus/ESPN The Magazine
Puck Prospectus/ESPN The Magazine
Plugging Holes - Tampa Bay Lightning
The Hole: Defense ( … and more defense)
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2009 NHL OFFSEASON
PLUGGING HOLES
As the NHL offseason officially gets underway, Insider is offering a look into the future by marrying new-school stats with old-school savvy.
The writers of Puck Prospectus have crunched their advanced metrics to identify each team's biggest statistical shortcoming and offer a potential solution. ESPN the Magazine Senior Writer E.J. Hradek then provides his perspective, relying on his 20 years covering the NHL to assess potential impact and likelihood.
And keep up with all the offseason buzz with Insider's Rumor Central.
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