Doug O’Brien has been inked by the Tampa Bay Lightning and will most likely be playign for the Springfield Falcons this upcoming season - if there is an upcoming season.

The Lightning have the option of sending O’Brien back to his QMJHL team ans an over-ager

?I made it very clear to them that that?s not where I want to be,?? said O?Brien, who spent the summer home training.

?I know all about the junior level now. I?ve been there for four years and that?s long enough. I think I?ve proven what I can do.??

O?Brien leaves Tuesday for Gatineau to train until the Lightning?s rookie camp in Traverse City, Mich., Sept. 8-15. He will then return home for two weeks to await the decision on the NHL season and his immediate fate.

The Lord giveth and the lord Taketh Away…

The Quebec Nordik hockey franchise has been terminated by the WHA. and my only question for the few who come across boltsmag is this: Who cares?

The WHA is just not serious when it comes to getting a league off the ground. It’s plans are suspect at best…