The Tampa Bay Lightning's long day, immersed in speculation and chatter, ends with the #27 overall selection of the 1st round in the 2016 NHL Entry Draft being Brett Howden, a 6'2", left handed center who plays for the Moose Jaw Warriors of the WHL. Through the day, the Bolts had been tied to speculative chatter with regards to various players on the roster, but it came up most prominently in the afternoon with talk of the Calgary Flames and goaltender Ben Bishop. The Flames got the permission to speak to Bishop, but when they heard the netminder wanted a new contract that paid $7 million a year over 7 years, they went in a different direction. Bishop's name was also tied to the Dallas Stars, though that speculation played out mostly during the draft itself. No deal went down, though, no picks acquired and the Lightning did not trade down. They held their place and selected Howden. - See more at: http://www.rawcharge.com/2016/6/24/12028590/2016-nhl-draft-chatter-and-speculation-but
