TAMPA - The first sign of hockey's pending return to action arrives with the arrival of the Tampa Bay Lightning prospects to a pre-training camp showcase tournament.
While the group of 23 players reporting for physicals and testing means the opening of training camp is just around the corner, don't overlook the importance of the opportunity for every player on the prospect roster to make an early impression.
It wasn't that long ago that Brayden Point was a part of a prospect camp. Or Anthony Cirelli. Or Erik Cernak.
The prospect camp is not merely an appetizer that feeds into the start of trai...
