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The Lightning was not a fluke last season—this team is talented, especially up front....

If offensively gifted F Nikita Alexeev, who was sent to the minors, wants to play in the NHL, he'll have to concentrate on his defense....

Rookie F Eero Somervuori will be counted on to help offset the loss of leading scorer Vinny Prospal to free agency....

LW Cory Stillman, who was acquired in June, must produce offensively to keep opponents from keying on Vincent Lecavalier.