In Full Bloom

This week the Eastern Edge looks at a handful of players and what their future might bring

When I read through the forums, I often see questions like, “is player X for real” or “what can we expect next year and beyond”.  This week, I’ll give you my take on five Eastern Conference players that have caught my eye.

Ondrej Palat – Tampa Bay Lightning

In the 62 games Palat played this season before Martin St. Louis was traded, he had 37 points, a 50 point pace. Since the arrival of Ryan Callahan, Palat has been taking nearly 80 per cent of his even-strength