In case you never realized, Jay Feaster still was part of the Lightning organization though he hardly had a say in of the team’s moves under their crazy new management which has become quite forwardsessed that it plans on fielding the first ever NHL roster without any defensemen on it.

We here at Battle of NY feel this is a novel concept and considering that the last time Barry Melrose was behind the bench with the highscoring Kings some 13 years ago, it makes logical sense. Did I really just say that?!?!?!?!?! Well, of course because it’s fairly obvious that the new people running the Tampa franchise apparently must’ve had a previous job with Disney.

Hey. You got to appreciate this philosophy. I’m sure Mickey, Minnie, Daffy and Goofy would be proud.

Apparently, Feaster got tired of being the gopher boy watching the Lightning version of Dumb and Dumber sign forward after forward including Mark Recchi when they already added Ryan Malone and Gary Roberts. They’re apparently going to rename themselves the Pens.

Remember, Feaster once was a GM of a laughingstock before turning it into a Stanley Cup champion. But when it was apparent that he wasn’t calling the shots (would he really ask Dan Boyle to waive his no-trade and even toss in physical vet Brad Lukowich), he did the wise thing and handed in his resignation.

While this was taking place, you got to figure John Tortorella was somewhere on a beach laughing at this.

It’s true. The Lightning have apparently decided to become a circus. And well, why not? They should enjoy the cellar for quite a while.

Well, at least they still got one of the game’s best in Vincent Lecavalier.