The Canadian Press speculates on infromation that might worry Bolts fans.

In the CP story, Vinny ponders outloud what he needs to figure out….

“To tell you the truth, I don’t know what I’m going to do yet,” he said in a phone interview Tuesday. “Obviously, if I sign a one-year deal then I’m free next year. Or I can sign a long-term deal. But I don’t know what I’m going to do yet.”

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“I’m happy in Tampa,” said Lecavalier. “We won the Cup. It’s a great bunch of guys there. I love living there, my sister lives there. My first couple of years were pretty tough there but now we’re doing very well. But I definitely have to make some decisions.”

Of course, the fans of Les Habs will be going absolutely uts at the possibilities over this (as they always do with these things) but just how much is working for and against Tampa?

Lecavalier wanted to stick around in Tampa (before his spat with John Tortorella in 2001-02) and would constantly shoot down rumors that he wanted out or that he was seeking a trade, saying that he wanted to make Tampa a place prospects and Free Agents wanted to come to, making it a championship team.

Well, he’s helped turn the Tampa Bay market around, make no mistake. He did it with his best friend Brad Richards — something the duo had always dreamed about. Is there fire still left in the guy who achieved his primary goals by age 25?

Between Canadian Fans and Larry Brooks, teh speculation that V inny wants out of Tampa will become a rampant fire in the coming days…. Vinny never said in this article he wants out but he is keepign his options open (as anyone in this situation would) but that will be maimed and twisted like usual by the Canadian Media, fan speculation and the like.

One thing is certain, Jay Feaster finds himself in a real bind with this RFA and UFA class, as well as future RFA’s (Brad Richards qualifies for Fre UFA status in 2007)…. It will be close to impossible to keep this gorup together long term but Feaster is trying.

My thanks to reader Doug Girvan for the article tip off.

One down, how many mroe to go?

Slovakian Media is reporting that fourth line center Martin Cibak has been signed to a one year deal worth 450 thousand dollars. That contract is one way.

I’m surprised — though the league minimum, I would have assumed that the contract would have been two way. Cibak faces an uphill battle to retain his fourth line status with Eric Perrin trying to make the roster in the same position.

….No surprise.

Well, ESPN is sponsoring a ranking game for the fans to rank every general manager in Major League Baseball….

…And there is only one man who deserves to be ranked #30.

Jay Feaster is facing the biggest challenge of his career right now but that won’t be stopping him from inking a new contract.

Jay gets and extension, as does Torts. Feaster’s contract extension runs through 2011 while Tortorella’s deal runs through 2008-09. Craig Ramsey and Jeff Reese are also supposed to receive contract extensions.

Also — Lightning president Bill Campbell was on WTVT’s lunchtime program “Your Turn” where he told reporter Chip Carter the team is aiming for a 37 million dollar payroll - with just enough leeway under the cap for late season acquisitions if need be.

Tampa Bay Business Journal reports that the St. Petersburg Times Forum is ranked the top grossing concert venue in North America and #2 in the world

Palace Sports is certainly beeming but no stranger to this credit. The Palace at Auburn Hills and the Forum (aka Ice Palace) are routinely ranked at the top of barious polls or studies.

EDIT: Some of you may be aware that the Ford Amphitheater at the Florida State Fairgrounds has been having legal trouble due to violating noise ordinanences. Others might be aware that Palace Sports and Entertainment (the company that owns and operates the St. Pete Times Forum) has a financial investment in said Amphitheater with Clear Channel Communications.

It was revealed today that due to legal entanglements and the fact Clear Channel Communications can’t vouche for the facility, concerts (such as Monday’s Anger Management tour performance) will be relocating from the Ford Amphitheater to the St. Pete Times Forum.

Concert ticket holders can either exchange their tickets or get a full refund starting at 8 a.m. Wednesday. Refunds are only available at the point of purchase.

If you have tickets to an upcoming event at the Ford Amphitheater, you may want to contact the St. Pete Times Forum at 813-301-6600 to see if the event has been relocated.