Line-Up for 2024-25 Season:

Line 1:

LW - Dwayne Boos.
Playmaker. 91 overall.
27 years old, 5'9", 184 lbs. Born in Canada.
Franchise Player, Drafted 1st overall in 2016 by the Tampa Bay Lightning.
600 Career Games Played, 119 Career Goals, 545 Career Points.
- Small, gifted passer. Quarterback of the teams very successful Powerplay.

C - Gene Pauls.
Sniper. 87 overall.
25 years old, 6'2", 203 lbs. Born in Canada.
Franchise Player, Drafted 1st overall in 2019 by the Tampa Bay Lightning.
405 Career Games Played. 142 Career Goals, 251 Career Points.
- Big, physical and fast, Pauls makes room on the ice and can also put the puck in the net.

RW - Danny Erskine.
Sniper. 86 overall.
24 years old, 6'2", 201 lbs. Born in Canada.
Drafted 2nd overall in 2019 by the Calgary Flames.
162 Career Games Played, 49 Career Goals, 109 Career Points.
- Big winger, plays on his offside wing. Natural goal scorer and dangler.

Line 2:

LW - Vladimir Fedotov.
Playmaker. 90 overall.
29 years old, 6'2", 196 lbs. Born in Russia.
Drafted 1st overall in 2013 by the Tampa Bay Lightning.
879 Career Games Played, 252 Career Goals, 648 Career Points.
- Speedy winger who can pass and score. Prone to inconsistent play.

C - Alex Galchenyuk.
Playmaker. 91 overall.
30 years old, 6'2", 201 lbs. Editted to represent Russia.
Drafted 13th overall in 2012 by the Pittsburgh Penguins.
913 Career Games Played, 223 Career Goals, 634 Career Points.
- Very physical and skilled centerman, has won 2 Conn Smythe's because of his tenacity.

RW - Dimitri Svitov.
Sniper. 87 overall.
26 years old, 6'1", 193 lbs. Born in Russia.
Drafted 1st overall in 2017 by the Detroit Red Wings.
543 Career Games Played, 160 Career Goals, 328 Career Points.
- Super skilled with the puck, still very young and may win a Richard in the upcoming years.

Line 3:

LW - Manny Byrne.
Power Forward. 85 overall.
26 years old, 6'0", 220 lbs. Born in Canada.
Drafted 9th overall in 2017 by the Philadelphia Flyers.
322 Career Games Played, 47 Career Goals, 106 Career Points.
- Physical winger, uses his size to dominate down low, solid defensively.

C - Jimmy Coleman.
Two-Way Forward. 84 overall.
21 years old, 6'2", 209 lbs. Born in Canada.
Franchise Player, Drafted 1st overall in 2023 by the Tampa Bay Lightning.
90 Career Games Played, 14 Career Goals, 28 Career Points.
- Pure shut down player, had a successful rookie season. Key to the teams success.

RW - Sergej Bykov.
Power Forward. 83 overall.
25 years old, 6'3", 234 lbs. Born in Russia.
Drafted 201st overall in 2018 by the Colorado Avalanche.
283 Career Games Played, 56 Career Goals, 134 Career Points.
- Huge, physical and fast, Bykov can do it all. Good top 6 fill in player.

Line 4:

LW - Shannon Ranger.
Power Forward. 80 overall.
26 years old, 6'2", 223 lbs. Born in the USA.
Drafted 5th overall in 2017 by the Los Angeles Kings.
91 Career Games Played, 6 Career Goals, 26 Career Points.
- Another physical winger, brings alot of speed to the forecheck, can produce points.

C - Jarrod Scatchard.
Two-Way Forward. 82 overall.
28 years old, 6'2", 203 lbs. Born in the USA.
Drafted 21st overall in 2014 by the Chicago Blackhawks.
351 Career Games Played, 37 Career Goals, 95 Career Points.
- Long time 4th line winger, fast and great at faceoffs, great Penalty Killer.

RW - Nicholas Baptiste.
Power Forward. 83 overall.
29 years old, 6'6", 204 lbs. Born in Canada.
Drafted 24th overall in 2013 by the Buffalo Sabres.
439 Career Games Played, 56 Career Goals, 127 Career Points.
- Tall and lanky winger, ability to score points while also a physical presence. Good PKer.

Defensive Pair 1:

LD - Kenton Helgesen.
Defensive Defenceman. 90 overall.
30 years old, 6'3", 198 lbs. Born in Canada.
Drafted 3rd overall in 2013 by the Anaheim Ducks.
650 Career Games Played, 30 Career Goals, 155 Career Points.
- Very physical defenceman, not many forwards can get past him off the rush.

RD - Riley Guenther.
Defensive Defenceman. 95 overall.
30 years old, 6'1", 189 lbs. Born in Canada.
Drafted 2nd overall in 2012 by the New York Islanders.
825 Career Games Played, 103 Career Goals, 398 Career Points.
- Duncan Keith-styled shut down man, can put up points as well, good on PP if needed.

Defensive Pair 2:

LD - Jerry Berry.
Two-Way Defenceman. 82 overall.
22 years old, 6'2", 203 lbs. Born in the USA.
Drafted 1st overall in 2021 by the Tampa Bay Lightning.
233 Career Games Played, 16 Career Goals, 54 Career Points.
-Young, but ferocious defenceman. Can produce points and play defensively.

RD - Jeremy Tanabe.
Two-Way Defenceman. 89 overall.
32 years old, 6'2", 206 lbs. Born in the USA.
Drafted 11th overall in 2012 by the Minnesota Wild.
881 Career Games Played, 110 Career Goals, 423 Career Points.
- One of the best shots in the league, gets a lot of assists off tips. Solid defensively.

Defensive Pair 3:

LD - Don Vernarsky.
Defensive Defenceman. 80 overall.
25 years old, 6'9", 235 lbs. Born in Canada.
Drafted 8th overall in 2019 by the Tampa Bay Lightning.
3 Career Games, 0 Career Goals, 1 Career Point.
-Late bloomer, a huge physical player, can bolster the back end defensively.

RD - Chris Carlisle.
Defensive Defenceman. 87 overall.
29 years old, 6'1", 192 lbs. Born in the USA.
Drafted 2nd overall in 2013 by the Edmonton Oilers.
505 Career Games Played, 12 Career Goals, 76 Career Points.
- Fastest skater on the team, great shut down guy, compliments the big Vernarsky well, can fill in on the top 4.

Scratches and Prospects:

D - Vladimir Mironov
Two-Way Defenceman. 79 overall.
22 years old, 6'2", 208 lbs. Born in Russia.
Drafted 47th overall in 2020 by the Phoenix Coyotes.
No current NHL experience.
- A young prospect defenceman, may be brought in as a power play specialist

C - Ernest Recchi
Playmaker. 80 overall.
23 years old, 6'2", 196 lbs. Born in the USA.
Drafted 16th overall in 2020 by the St. Louis Blues.
35 Career Games Played, 1 Career Goal, 3 Career Points.
- A high pick, given up on by St. Louis, was signed to fill in as a 4th liner, with the hopes he can develop into a top 9 forward.

RW - Eric Orpik
Sniper. 80 overall.
26 years old, 6'1", 199 lbs. Born in Canada.
Drafted 38th overall in 2017 by the Montreal Canadiens.
No NHL experience.
- Another UFA signing, will fill in for a scoring role. Lots of speed to his game, shouldn't be a danger in own zone.

LW - Oleg Makarov
Sniper. 83 overall.
22 years old, 6'2", 205 lbs. Born in the Ukraine.
Drafted 3rd overall in 2021 by the Philadelphia Flyers.
7 Career Games Played, 2 Career Goals, 5 Career Points.
- Top prospect on team, started the year on the team but was injured in the first game. Amazing goal scorer, dominated the AHL for 3 seasons.

RW - Stephane Rheaume
Sniper. 78 overall.
22 years old, 6'2", 183 lbs. Born in Canada.
Drafted 102nd overall in 2021 by the Tampa Bay Lightning.
No NHL Experience.
- Another top prospect, was a 4th round pick, has developed well and has scored in the AHL with ease. NHL hopeful for next season.

C - Vyacheslav Fedorov
Power Forward. 78 overall.
22 years old, 6'4", 239 lbs. Born in Russia.
Drafted 3rd overall in 2020 by the Buffalo Sabres.
No NHL Experience.
- Another big Russian who will play in the NHL one day, very much the Bykov mold of player. Dominant in the AHL.

RW - Stu Nolan
Sniper. 76 overall.
20 years old, 6'1", 200 lbs. Born in Canada.
Drafted 4th overall in 2024 by the Tampa Bay Lightning.
No NHL Experience.
- Most recent draft pick, low potential but may become an NHL regular one day. Hopeful he does well in the AHL this season.

RW - Logan Nicholls
Sniper. 74 overall.
20 years old, 6'0", 185 lbs. Born in Canada.
Drafted 3rd overall in 2023 by the Buffalo Sabres.
No NHL Experience.
- Acquired in a blockbuster deal with the Sabres, Great potential, future top line player.

RW - Francis Rowe
Two-Way Forward. 73 overall.
20 years old, 6'2", 211 lbs. Born in the USA.
Drafted 3rd overall in 2024 by the Tampa Bay Lightning.
No NHL Experience
-Another high end pick, good potential. Will hopefully develop into a shut down player to play on Jimmy Coleman's shut down line.

G - Michail Konichev
Hybrid Goalie. 71 overall.
19 years old, 6'6", 223 lbs. Born in Estonia.
Drafted 1st overall in 2024 by the Buffalo Sabres.
No NHL Experience.
- Acquired in the Blockbuster with Buffalo, future starting goalie. Big body will allow him to dominate. Hopefully he develops quickly.


Edits to come!