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Vincent Lecavalier has said he wants to finish his career in Tampa Bay. Who could the Bolts move to improve for a playoff push next season? Bruce Bennett/Getty Images The Tampa Bay Lightning have a solid core and a wealth of prospects but very minimal salary-cap space.

The Tampa Bay Lightning had the best goal differential of all the non-playoff teams, even better than playoff-bound Minnesota, but shaky goaltending and an abysmal road record left them with the third-worst record in a 30-team league.

The Tampa Bay Lightning had a rough 2013 season which has led to questions this offseason.

Mar. 6, 2012; Tampa, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Lightning players and fans celebrate after a scored goal during the second period against the Ottawa Senators at Tampa Bay Times Forum.

Although the Tampa Bay Lightning struggled mightily this season, Nate Thompson and Matt Carle will have a chance to showcase their leadership skills.

Mock draft of the top fourteen picks in the 2013 NHL Draft following the successful conclusion of the NHL Draft Lottery.

January 9, 2013; New York, NY, USA; Tampa Bay Lightning vice president and general manager Steve Yzerman addresses the National Hockey League lockout during a press conference at the Westin New York in Times Square.

The Tampa Bay Lightning 's scorching hot 6-1 start was supposed to be a preview of great things to come.

While the season may have ended early for our Tampa Bay Lightning , there is still plenty of work to be done.

The 37-year old Lightning center became the oldest player to win the league scoring title, finishing with a goal and an assist in Tampa Bay's 5-3 loss to the Florida Panthers in the season finale for two non-playoff teams on Saturday night.

Thanks to injuries and yet another disappointing season, the Tampa Bay Lightning have been able to give numerous AHL prospects an extended look in the NHL .