It was wrong. Coach Steve Ludzik said a couple of incidents may have come back to haunt Cloutier, including a slash against Buffalo's Dixon Ward in the preseason. Colin Campbell did what he thought was necessary, and we have to respect that. That means Rich Parent, acquired from St. Louis in the Stephane Richer trade Thursday, will take Cloutier's spot on the roster. Lightning beat writer Tom Jones hands out his midseason progress report.
Most grades are average or below.
Pavel Bure scores again and the Florida Panthers beat the Carolina Hurricanes to come to Tampa Bay on a three-game winning streak. St. Petersburg Times.