TAMPA – Through the first week of Tampa Bay Lightning reboot camp, it's been all about getting players up to speed to get ready for the return of hockey.
There have been rush drills, battle drills, small-sided games and an abundance of special teams practice. Lots of special teams practice. It's been about pushing the pace, getting up to speed and preparing for the first playoff game, which will come sometime around Aug. 11.
On Monday, the Lightning coaching staff changed the pace of camp for the first time, holding just an afternoon intrasquad scrimmage, the first taste of a competitive game ...
