Lightning D Joins Worlds Roster

Tampa Bay taps one of its blue-line stalwarts for the World Championships, a move that signals confidence in the depth chart as the Bolts gear up for another deep playoff run. This defenseman has been a quiet force all season, logging heavy minutes in key situations that fans outside the Bay Area might overlook. With international duty pulling him away briefly, Tampa's staff eyes how the rest of the corps steps up, especially with whispers of tweaks before the deadline.