| Height: 6-4
Weight: 207
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Born: April 21, 1980, Ile-Bizard, Quebec | |
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November 29, 2008
Vincent Lecavalier picked up his 10th goal of the season on Saturday as Tampa fell to Colorado 4-3. Lecavalier also had an assist and picked up two penalty minutes.
Our View:Lecavlier has points in seven straight contests for the Lightning.
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November 21, 2008
Vincent Lecavalier collected a pair of goals in Friday's 4-1 win over the Predators.
Our View:He scored a point in three straight games, and notched two goals for the second time this season.
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November 17, 2008
Barry Melrose was fired as Tampa Bay head coach, and the St. Petersburg Times reports that he thinks the players complained to ownership about him. "Obviously, a lot of guys didn't like to be held accountable with this team. ... Now they can play who they want and how much they want and when they want and (not) demand a lot of them," Melrose said.
Our View:Melrose did not mention any specific players, and the team's ownership denied the reports of the inmates running the asylum.
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November 16, 2008
The Lightning have a new coach, but the result for them was the same, as they lost to the Carolina Hurricanes, 3-2. Vincent Lecavalier scored his seventh goal of the year in the contest.
Our View:Tampa took the game to overtime, but lost in a shootout. Lecavalier now has 12 points in 17 games on the year.
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November 14, 2008
In a shocking move, Barry Melrose has been fired by the Tampa Bay Lightning just 16 games into the season, according to TSN. He will be replaced by associate coach Rick Tocchet.
Our View:The Bolts have gone 4-5-1 in their last 10 games and are currently tied for 10th in the Eastern Conference with 14 points. The team has certainly underachieved, but that's what happens when you bring in basically an entire new roster of players. The Lightning are almost ready to enter Oakland Raiders territory in terms of stupidity, and that certainly isn't a club you want to be a part of.
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November 2, 2008
The ice time for Lightning stars Vincent Lecavalier and Martin St. Louis are seeing less ice time this year than they did in the past, according to the St. Petersburg Times.
Our View:Lecavalier is down about three and a half minutes, and St. Louis is down about three minutes. Lecavalier has still been productive for fantasy owners, with five goals and three assists in nine games.
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November 1, 2008
Vincent Lecavalier scored his sixth goal of the season in Saturday's 3-2 shootout win over Ottawa.
Our View:Lecavalier is hot with three goals and two assists over his last three games. Three of his six goals have been scored on the power-play.
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October 28, 2008
Vincent Lecavalier netted a pair of goals in the 3-2 win over the Maple Leafs Tuesday.
Our View:One of Vinny's goals came on the power play, and he now has three tallies on the man advantage this year.
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October 21, 2008
Vincent Lecavalier scored and overtime power play goal to give Tampa Bay a 3-2 win over Atlanta on Tuesday.
Our View:It was Lecavlier's fifth overtime goal since last season and his third goal in six games this season.
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October 11, 2008
Center Vincent Lecavalier scored his first goal of the season on Saturday night. His effort put the Lightning up 3-0 during the second period, but they went on to lose 4-3.
Our View:Hopefully this is a sign that Lecavalier is beginning to find his rhythm. It's nice to see the Lightning finish with more than one goal for the first time this season.
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October 1, 2008
ESPN.com reports that Vincent Lecavalier still isn't close to being top-notch as he tries to recover from offseason shoulder surgery. He showed some frustration Tuesday night as he continues to struggle with his timing and conditioning. But the good news is, he said those issues have nothing to do with the shoulder, which he says is feeling better every day.
Our View:This would point to a slow start for the 92-point center but expect him to get in the flow very soon after the start of the season.
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September 30, 2008
Vincent Lecavalier and Jussi Jokinen scored in the shootout to help the Lightning beat HC Slovan Bratislava of Slovakia 3-2 in the first ever preseason game between an NHL club and a Slovakian one.
Our View:Lecavlier appears to be fully ready to go for Game 1 despite the shoulder he had surgery on during the off-season. This was the second of two preseason games in Europe for the Lightning who will play their first two regular season games against the Rangers.
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September 26, 2008
Vincent Lecavalier will return ahead of schedule from his off-season shoulder surgery by playing on Sunday night, according to the St. Petersberg Times. "My goal is to play on Sunday so I can start testing getting hit," Lecavalier said.
Our View:Lecavalier was said to be targeting the final two preseason games for his return, but he is beating that estimate if he suits up this weekend. This is great news and just another reason why it's totally fine to select Lecavalier early in all fantasy drafts.
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September 25, 2008
Vincent Lecavalier believes he will be able to skate in the team's first game of the regular season as he attempts to work his way back from right shoulder surgery, according to the St. Petersburg Times.
Our View:The team is obviously being cautious with their captain as what happens in October is obviously much less important that what happens in April and May. Look for Lecavalier to be limited somewhat in the early going, but this isn't enough of a concern to knock him out of the top 10-15 fantasy selections.
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September 18, 2008
Vincent Lecavalier was named captain on Thursday by the Tampa Bay Lightning, the second time he has been so honored, according to TSN.
Our View:Lecavalier was the clubs captain for parts of the 1999 and 2001 seasons, but the team wanted him to mature as a player before putting that type of pressure back on him. With his excellence on ice, and his dedication off it, he is clearly ready for the challenge.
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September 16, 2008
The Tampa Bay Lightning will open training camp on Tuesday with a plethora of new faces, according to the Tampa Tribune. "It's very strange, there are a lot of new guys," said Vincent Lecavalier.
Our View:One of those new guys is former ESPN NHL analyst Barry Melrose, who will coach the squad. Lecavalier will remain a fantasy force despite the changes and his shoulder surgery.
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September 12, 2008
Vincent Lecavalier had arthroscopic surgery on his shoulder this off-season, and though his recovery has gone as planned, he could end up missing all but the last two games of the Lightning's preseason schedule, according to the St. Petersberg Times. My goal is to play the last two games," he said. "I just started again this week and it feels pretty good for slap shots and wristers," he said. "It's mostly when the puck is far away, reaching, it feels a little weak."
Our View:We believe Lecavalier will be ready to rumble in game one and that he has a great shot at a third straight 90+ point campaign with the Bolts. Stay tuned for updates, but this news doesn't do much other than knocks him down a spot or two on draft boards.
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September 1, 2008
Vincent Lecavalier is recovering from shoulder surgery, but is back on the ice in Tampa and feels well, except that he finds it difficult to take slap shots, according to the Tampa Tribune.
Our View:Lecavalier's health is an issue, but fantasy owners should still covet him come draft time. Even if he is at less than 100 percent to start the season, he should be healthy enough to contribute before he fully recovers.
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August 28, 2008
Vincent Lecavalier came out of the locker room Thursday to take his first skate at the Ice Sports Forum in Brandon in preparation for the upcoming training camp, took one step onto the ice and fell on his face, according to the St. Petersburg Times. He said, "As I started walking on the ice, I was ,like, 'Oh, no. When I put my skates on, I saw them and said, 'Oh,' and took one off. And I started talking to somebody else. I forgot about my left one." Lecavalier had forgotten to take the skate guard off his left skate, which caused him to comically fall on the ice.
Our View:On a more serious note, Lecavalier met Wednesday with Dr. James Andrews, who did the arthroscopic surgery on Lecavalier's right shoulder to repair a torn labrum. Andrews is pleased with his progress, though he has not been cleared for contact.
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August 26, 2008
Vincent Lecavalier is going to wear the "C" as the team captain of the Lightning in 2008-09, according to the Tampa Tribune.
Our View:Lecavalier is a solid choice as he understands what it means to be a leader, and should continue to play at a high level. He racked up 40 goals and 52 assists (92 points) over 81 contests last season.
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July 12, 2008
Updating an earlier report, we have received the official terms of the deal signed by center Vincent Lecavalier , according to Sports Ticker.
Our View:According to a report by TSN of Canada on Saturday, Lecavalier signed an 11-year contract extension worth $85 million with the Lightning, keeping him with the team through the 2019-20 season. According to the report, the 28-year-old Lecavalier will make $10 million per season over the first six years under the terms of the new deal, which goes into effect in 2009-10. His salary will dip over the duration of the deal, going from $8.5 million in 2016-17 all the way down to $1 million in the final campaign, in order to protect the Lightning from salary cap restrictions and the potential retirement of the center.
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July 11, 2008
Vincent Lecavalier's new deal may be worth less than the $77 million that was initially reported, according to the Tampa Tribune. Lightning VP Brian Lawton indicated that the reported figure was presumptuous and added, "The numbers are not as advertised. We are putting the final touches on it. Everything you have read and all that's been reported in the media, they are all false. We'll announce it all next week."
Our View:The official deal is expected to be announced on Tuesday.
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June 25, 2008
Vincent Lecavalier of Canada reports that three-time All-Star Vincent Lecavalier has agreed to a contract extension that will pay him $77 million. He was entering the final year of a four-year, $27.5 million deal.
The first overall pick of the 1998 draft, Lecavalier holds the franchise record in goals (273), points (602) and games played (710). He captured the Rocket Richard Trophy in 2006-07 for leading the league in goals with 52.
Our View: On Tuesday Barry Melrose signed on as the new coach, Wednesday the team announced that Bill Barber will resign as the director of player personnel and that goaltender Marc Denis' contract was bought out. The Lighting have been busy the last couple of days.
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June 24, 2008
Barry Melrose has been named the new head coach of the Lightning, according to SI.com.
Our View:He is returning as a coach following 12 years as a television analyst. Melrose coached the Kings from 1992 to 1995, and led the club to the Stanley Cup Finals in his first season.
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June 20, 2008
Vincent Lecavalier is reportedly close to agreeing to a long-term deal with the Lightning, according to TSN.ca. The 28-year old Lecavalier is entering the final season of a four-year, $27.5 million contract where he will earn $7.167 million.
Our View:Lecavalier scored 40 goals and 52 assists with the Lightning in 2007-08, and holds franchise records in goals (273), points (602), and games played (710).
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June 12, 2008
Vincent Lecavalier won the King Clancy award on Thursday night awarded to the player who combines on ice efforts with off-ice contributions in the community, according to TSN.
Our View:Lecavalier scored 40 goals and 92 points on ice, and off it he donated $3 million to help construct a center for pediatric blood disorders. Way to go Vincent, you're an athlete people of all ages can look up to, so don't be afraid to purchase a Lecavalier jersey, it's a keeper.
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June 4, 2008
Vincent Lecavalier is eager to work out a long-term deal to remain with the Lightning, according to the Tampa Tribune. He said, "I'm looking forward to the new owners. They have a passion for the game. Oren Koules and Len Barrie have played the game. I'm encouraged about the new owners, and I'm excited about things."
Our View:He scored 40 goals and 52 assists over 81 games in 2007-08, and his surgically repaired shoulder is healing on schedule.
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June 1, 2008
The Lightning continue to talk with Vincent Lecavalier about a contract extension, the Tampa Tribune reports. Lecavalier shares an agent (Kent Hughes) with Luc Bourdon, who was killed in a motorcycle accident on Thursday.
Our View:As one might imagine, Hughes has had more important issues to deal with. We expect the two sides to hammer out a new contract in the near future, and Lecavalier will continue to be a fantasy stud.
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May 31, 2008
The Tampa Bay Lightning are hoping to announce current ESPN analyst Barry Melrose as their new coach soon, according to the Tampa Tribune.
Our View:The Tribune quotes reporter Damien Cox of the Toronto Star who claims to have spoken with Lightning owner Oren Koules, set to take control of the team following a Board of Governors meeting on June 18th. Koules is said to be in full support of offering Melrose an enticing $2 million-per-season contract and luring the former Kings coach to Florida. Melrose has avoided comment on the reports, but we await that date for things to progress and find no reason to believe this will not come to fruition.
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April 15, 2008
Vincent Lecavalier will undergo surgery on his ailing right shoulder today, according to the Tampa Tribune. Following surgery, he will require 12-15 weeks of recovery time. Lecavalier is expected to be 100% by the time training camp opens in September.
Our View:He scored 92 points for the Lightning this season, and hopefully he will make a favorable recovery.
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April 7, 2008
The Tampa Bay Lightning won the draft lotter on Monday night and therefore were awarded the top selection in the 2008 NHL Entry Draft, this according to TSN. Following the Bolts will be the Kings, the Thrashers and the Blues. It is expected that the Lightning will select forward Steve Stamkos with the first overall selection, and it would appear that he could make the club out of camp next season.
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April 7, 2008
The NHL draft lottery takes place tonight, and the Tampa Bay Lightning have a 25% chance of being awarded the first overall pick in the upcoming entry draft, this according to TSN. The prize for winning the top pick will be the chance to draft Steven Stamkos who scored 58 goals and 105 points this year in the Ontario Hockey League, a year after he scored 42 times and registered 92 points in the OHL.
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April 5, 2008
Forward Vincent Lecavalier will undergo surgery to repain his right shoulder, injured Thursday after taking an open-ice hit from Matt Cooke to the shoulder against the Washington Capitals, a shot that thoroughly upset coach John Tortorella (who called the hit a "cheap shot") and appears to have ended the veteran's season, according to the Sports Network. Medical testing revealed Lecavalier suffered damage to the Glenoid Labrum of the right shoulder, and recovery will require 12 to 15 weeks. The procedure has not been officially schedule at this time.
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April 3, 2008
Not surprisingly, Vincent Lecavalier has been ruled out of Saturday's season finale after suffering a shoulder injury Thursday, according to the Canadian Press. Tampa Bay coach John Tortorella was not happy about the hit on his star. ''It's an absolute cheap shot,'' he said. ''We have stick fouls - stick foul after stick foul - and then I see that. It's a guy in a vulnerable position. It's an interference if the puck isn't anywhere near him, and that isn't called. It's an absolute cheap shot.'' Vinny ends the year with 92 points in 81 games.
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April 3, 2008
It was a shoulder injury that knocked Vincent Lecavalier out of Thursday's game, according to Sports Network. With only one game remaining on the Lightning's schedule, Vinny's season is almost surely over.
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April 3, 2008
Vincent Lecavalier left Thursday’s game in the third period with an undisclosed injury, according to SportsTicker. The center was checked into a teammate in the neutral zone and fell to the ice awkwardly, appearing to land on his left wrist. He was in obvious pain before heading to the locker room. Lecavlier will undergo X-rays and will almost surely sit out the Lightning's season finale on Saturday.
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March 30, 2008
Vincent Lecavalier was held scoreless Saturday night in a 2-1 victory over the Carolina Hurricanes. Lecavalier had six goals and five assists versus Carolina this season but failed to add to those impressive digits in the season's final game between the two clubs.
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March 19, 2008
Vincent Lecavalier scored two goals and an assist in a losing effort against Buffalo (7-4). He has scored 88 points in 73 games this season.
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March 11, 2008
Vincent Lecavalier scored three goals, leading his Tampa Bay Lightning to an impressive 8-4 win over the New York Islanders. Lecavalier entered the game with 33 goals and 81 total points, easily ranking as one of the game's top offensive commodities. Tonight he rewards fantasy owners with the hat trick.
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March 9, 2008
Vincent Lecavalier ended a 12-game drought as he scored a goal on Sunday, his 33rd of the season. He was notably the captain of the Eastern Conference All-Star team and it is about time that he got back on track.
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February 9, 2008
Vincent Lecavalier scored his 72 point of the season and the Lightning's only goal in a loss to the Thrashers 2-1 on Saturday night. Lecavalier has basically been pretty cold since January 8th, a span of 13 games in which he has just nine points. Much more is expected from one of the league's 10 best players.
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