Lightning Could Have New AHL Affiliate

The Tampa Bay Lightning might have a new AHL affiliate next year.

The current Lightning AHL affiliate, the Norfolk Admirals, is in the final year of the 5 year deal that they signed with Tampa Bay.

The Lightning may not resign with Norfolk because the GM Steve Yzerman wanted to make travel easier for the prospects because they have long bus rides to travel for road games.

Syracuse is speculated to be at the top of the Lightning's list of new affiliates if they don't resign with Norfolk.

Syracuse Crunch team president, Howard Dolgon recently told reporters that he had a deal in place for a new NHL partnership, but did not name the team.

The assistant GM of the Lightning and GM of Norfolk didn't confirm the rumors of a Tampa Bay-Syracuse deal.

"We have not finalized any plans for next season at this time," BriseBois said in an email.

Nonetheless, a decision is expected to be made soon by Tampa Bay GM Steve Yzerman.

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Radulov back in the NHL?

There is lots of talk that Alexander Radulov may return to the NHL. He still has one more year in his entry level deal. In the last four seasons in Ufa Salavat Yulayev of the KHL, he has consistently scored well. In 210 games over four seasons, he has sccored 91 goals and 163 assists, good for 254 points. That's good for 1.02 points per game. The main problem for the Predators is that when the Predators try to give him a contract offer, his KHL team gives him more money to lure him to stay.

This is where it gets interesting, unlike most players, he would not have to go through waivers and would join the Predators immediately if he decides to go back to the NHL. Do you think this is a fair exemption for him? It is widely known that if a player of his caliber will be picked up on waivers if he is brought over.

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End of the Coyotes?

Another end to the Coyotes' ?Glendale councilman Phil Leiberman came out today stating that, "As far as I'm concerned, the Coyotes' effort in Glendale is over." He belies that the city should not give any money to a new owner and that it's a waste of money. He also says that the city should just put add in more shows and create a $4 surcharge to make the arena a economically viable area. With those words, the debate becomes where would a economically viable place for the Yotes' be?

Just a few suggestions,
Hamilton, Ontario: Hockey starved market, and owner, but it doesn't make sense economically, the Leafs and Sabres would want a huge chunk of relocation and royalty fees.

Seattle, Washington: Hockey starved market as well, and with a new arena, this is the most logical choice.

Quebec City, Quebec: Hockey starved market, rabid fans, government wants a team back after Nordiques departure.

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Burke getting fired?

With the recent firing of Ron Wilson, Brian Burke has got to be a bit nervous. If he was able to let go of the 2010 silver medalist coach and good friend, then it wouldn't be hard for the ownership to fire Burke. Burke made no big moves during the trade deadline, something nobody expected. the one thing Burke has for him is a good record. He helped faltering organizations and re-establish talent elsewhere (Sedin Twins going to Vancouver, Hartford suddenly in contention to draft Pronger, anahiem winning the cup). However his magic hasn't been working with the leafs. He was in the Nash race but couldn't pull it off. However, he'll have a chance this summer.

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Does this warrant Suspension/Penalty?

During the Flyers/Red Wings game, Flyers forward Jakub Voracek was handeling the puck when Red Wings defenseman Niklas Kronwall absolutely destroys him. Does this warrant suspension?

Opinions:
Alson: No, Voracek's head is down trying to race down the ice. He's not looking up so he doesn't know what's in his way and Kronwall never leaves his feet and doesn't deliberately aim for his head. So in my books, fair game.
Kyle: Yes because Kronwall knew that the area of impact would be around the head area and he did nothing to change it. Although Voracek kept his head down, I agree with the commentators that Kronwall was aiming for Voracek's head.
Ronnie: NOT EVEN CLOSE TO A SUSPENSION. First of all his head was down, look up bro. Second that dude who hit him didn't even jump. I think it deserved a major though cause the elbow was at his face and that's not allowed.
Mahbod:
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Sidney Crosby Cleared for Contact

Sidney Crosby has recently been cleared for contact in practice by the Penguin's medical staff. However, there is no timetable for his return to the NHL.

Crosby revealed that he had been symptom free for a few days but he reminded reporters that practice with contact was the first step and he still has a long way to go before returning to the Penguins.

“I just want to make sure I get through these days fine and that would be a great decision to make if I get to that point,” Crosby added.

He mused about his return on Sunday but he didn't guarantee it because it would be "total guesswork."

The NHL superstar has only played 8 games this season, but recorded 12 points, including 4 points in his first game. Getting Crosby back for the postseason would boost and help the Penguins a lot and make them favourites to win the Cup.

In the past 15 months, Crosby's career has been jeopardized because of multiple concussions and Post Concussion Syndrome, the first one happening in January 2011 during the 2011 Winter Classic. He returned on November 21 and played for 8 games before that fateful night where he got elbowed by David Krejci and his own teammate Chris Kunitz. The Penguins initially thought he wouldn't be out for long but it has been 3 months since then.

Crosby has been looking for other injuries that might have induced the symptoms and while in Los Angeles, the doctors found a soft tissue neck problem which they resolved and Crosby said that he felt better.

“The neck stuff certainly helped,” Crosby said. “With this stuff, it’s always trial and error. There’s no specific treatment that everybody knows is going to work, but you try to do what’s related to what you feel. I definitely felt like I saw some improvement in my neck, with getting that loose. Was it everything? I don’t know. But it certainly helped, so that’s something I’ll continue to do and stay on.”

Mikhail Grabovski Re-Signs

The Toronto Maple Leafs announce that they have agreed on a 5 year $5.5AAV deal. The pending UFA has enjoyed a rebirth of his careers after coming to the Leafs. He is now put in a group of players like Corey Perry, Ryan Getzlaf, and Brian Gionta. This contract will add a new amount of pressure, and he will have to perform at this a Corey Perry and Ryan Getzlaf calibre to not be scrutinized by the rabid Toronto media.