It's still tentative but word is the Lightning is planning a town hall meeting Tuesday evening (July 15) at the St. Pete Times Forum, and it is open to the public which can ask questions. Attending will be coach Barry Melrose, the new ownership group and center Vinny Lecavalier, whose believed nine-year, $77-million contract extension likely will be announced that same day.

An official announcement is expected soon with the exact time. But the day, I believe, is pretty much set.

Other notes: Spoke to enforcer Andre Roy Tuesday and have never heard the big guy sound so down. In acknowledging the Lightning never contacted him about a new contract, he said, "It's pretty disappointing. I wanted to be part of it. I always thought Tampa was a good fit. I love the city and the fans."

Should be no surprise at this point, center Chris Gratton likely will not return, either. That is a bit of a surprise as it was believed a few months ago he was wanted for fourth-line duty with Nick Tarnasky and Evgeny Artyukhin. But the huge influx of talent seems to have pushed Gratton out, plus he is coming off hip surgery. Couldn't reach Gratton but it is not a stretch to believe he might not have wanted a fourth-line gig. Either way, his third stint with the team certainly seems over.

It is believed the Lightning will hold a rookie camp July 27-Aug. 2 in Victoria, British Columbia.