Rick Tocchet the teacher, the X and O's guy.  Now he is the guy, albeit on an interim basis.  Fact is, if today's morning practice showed anything, there was a little more jump in the step of the Lightning players.  Whether or not it will equate into the beginning of a turnaround, we shall see. 

     Most of the players weren't available for interviews after practice.  Martin St. Louis was available, and. I commend him for stepping up at a time when someone needs to step up.  Someone needs to make the entire team accountable.  I get the feeling St. Louis will be one those guys. 

     Right now the onus is on the players.  Will they respond.  Will they eventually become a team.  Peer pressure is a powerful tool.  Time to use it!  No more excuses.

    Tom Korun