Lightning Draft Vladislav Namestnikov, Re-Sign Eric Brewer

Friday night with the 27th pick in the 2011 NHL Entry Draft the Tampa Bay Lightning selected, Russian center, Vladislav Namestnikov from the London Knights of the Ontario Hockey League. In the 2010-11 season Namestnikov, 18, played in 68 games where he recorded 30 goals, 38 assists and 49 penalty minutes. Namestnikov is the son of former NHL player, Yevgeny Namestnikov. Namestnikov is a good two way player that can certainly provide offense whether he is scoring himself or being a play-maker. He also has great hands when controlling the puck and is a solid skater. Namestnikov will need time to develop in addition to bulking up more coming in at 170lbs. before coming into the NHL. He has been compared to as a Pavel Datsyuk type player. The Tampa Bay Lightning also re-signed defensemen, Eric Brewer to a four-year $16 Million contract on Friday. Tampa Bay acquired Brewer from the Blues during the 2010-11 season and finished the season with 9 goals, 7 assists, 81 penalty minutes and a p...