So what if Tampa Bay Lightning player Vincent Lecavalier is not that good of a player? Well, for one thing, he wouldn't have led the Lightning to a 2004 Stanley Cup series win over the Calgary Flames. In fact, they probably wouldn't have gotten there at all without him.
But that was six years ago and things have changed. So has he.
Ever since he won them that Stanley Cup back in 2004, his production with them has dropped steadily and steadily. Unfortunately for this season, it might come to no surprise that he only scores 20 goals while the rest of the Lightning team handle the rest.
Does that come as trouble for them if Lecavalier's production does not increase again? After so many long years, the Lightning have been trying to win another Stanley Cup, let alone get into the playoffs.
However, with a new coach and a new feel for the team, they might have to wait another year to finally get a chance to get back into the postseason.
That is, unless Vincent Lecavalier can have another season where he goes stellar. I'm not going to be shocked if he can play as well as he can. Over and over again, he's proven he's a loyal skater and a man that can put the puck in back of the night. But guys like Steven Stamkos have begun to take over the workload that Lecavalier had held on to for most of his skating career.
I'm not sure he's considered done in the NHL. I'm sure the Tampa Bay Lightning have some use for him, but how long will he stay on Lightning ice? Will they trade him? I'm not sure there's a team out there that would want this guy. Maybe the LA Kings after the deal with Kovalchuk fell through. Or maybe the New York Rangers could have use for this guy. After all, they need help.
So let's see what happens to Lecavalier for the rest of the season and into the regular season. Will he be a big help for Tampa Bay? Or his career with them likely over? Only time will tell.
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