{ "blocks": [ { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "On Thursday (Oct. 3), the Colorado Avalanche released Pierre-Edouard Bellemare from his professional tryout (PTO) agreement." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Even though Bellemare's second stint in Colorado ended without him earning a contract, that does not necessarily mean his time in the NHL is done. Experienced forwards with Bellemare's ability in the faceoff circle are always in demand. " } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "This parting of ways also opens up the opportunity to see a potential reunion between him and the Tampa Bay Lightning. " } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Bellemare, 39, played two seasons in Tampa Bay, acting as the anchor on the fourth line for the Lightning. In 153 games with the Lightning, he posted 33 points and won 51.9% of his faceoffs. The native of France also provided a physical edge to the Lightning lineup that could very well be needed once again this season. " } }, { "type": "image", "data": { "file": { "url": "https://thehockeynews.com/.image/c_fit,h_600,w_600/MjA5NzU2MDE0MjY4OTE3NDE3/usatsi_20110857.jpg" }, "caption": "Pierre-Edouard Bellemare" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "The Lightning have a fair number of players who can check the boxes when it comes to throwing their weight around. As is the case with playing at such a level, we should expect some personnel to fall victim to injuries. Bringing in a veteran like Bellemare would only be an advantage to the Lightning, as the familiarity with the team and environment would already be there. " } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Even if there may not be an immediate need for Bellemare to be brought back to Tampa Bay, the veteran forward could be a good option for the Bolts to have on their radar. " } }, { "type": "header", "data": { "text": "Recent Lightning News ", "level": 3 } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Tampa Bay Lightning Place Goalie On Waivers" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Lightning Call Up Intriguing Forward Prospect" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Lightning Top Prospect Gets Handed Suspension" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Lightning Announce Interesting Roster for Panthers Matchup" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Lightning Call Up Interesting Forward Prospect" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "2 Former Lightning Players Placed on Waivers" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Tampa Bay Lightning Make Several Roster Cuts" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Lightning Place 2 Defenders On Waivers" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Ex-Lightning Forward Signs With New Team" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Lightning Top Prospect Making Big Case for NHL" } } ] }

Ex-Lightning Forward Signs With New Club

Lightning Should Reunite With Old Friend