Feb 1, 2013; Tampa, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Lightning center Dana Tyrell (42) attacks the goal during the second period against the Winnipeg Jets at Tampa Bay Times Forum. Mandatory Credit: Douglas Jones-USA TODAY Sports

Dana Tyrell reportedly has been placed on waivers by the Tampa Bay Lightning.  What does this mean?  It means that the Lightning, currently on a three game losing streak, are going to try to shake things up.  Tyrell, coming off of his second major knee reconstruction surgery to repair a torn ACL, has looked like his old speedy self but it appears the team wants a little more offense.  How are they going to get it though?  I would say that this move means that the Bolts are getting ready to bring up another young offensive prospect such as Brett Connolly, Richard Panik, Tyler Johnson, or Alex Killorn.  These four players are having excellent seasons and with the exception of Johnson are all big, powerful players that have skill.  That is what the third line needs right now because this road trip is starting to show that the Lightning need some more offense.

March 17, 2012; Tampa FL, USA; Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Brett Connolly (14) shoots against the St. Louis Blues during the second period at Tampa Bay Times Forum. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Less likely however, this move could also mean that a trade or free agent signing could be coming, but I do not see that happening.  This is unfortunate for Tyrell who as recently as last week was given high praise by Coach Guy Boucher for his high work ethic and his world class speed.  Hopefully Tyrell goes unclaimed and he can go down to the Syracuse Crunch in the American Hockey League and work on his offensive game.

January 19, 2013; Tampa FL, USA; Tampa Bay Lightning goalie Anders Lindback (39) is congratulated by teammates after they beat the Washington Capitals at Tampa Times Forum. Tampa Bay Lightning defended the Washington Capitals 6-3. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

The Tampa Bay Lightning have started the season on fire so its time to look at the the statistical update through the first 6 games.  Here is a list of stats and interesting facts that help fans understand why the Lightning have gotten off to such a hot start:

Points Leaders                                   Goal Leaders                                   Assist Leaders

1) Martin St. Louis-12                1) Steven Stamkos-3               1) Martin St. Louis-9

2) Steven Stamkos-11                     2) 6 players tied-3                         2) Steven Stamkos-7

3) Cory Conacher-9                    3)  Victor Hedman-2                    3) 2 players tied-6

Goaltending Stats can be looked up through these links: Anders Lindback and Mathieu Garon

- The Tampa Bay Lightning are tied for second for the best goal differential at +14.  ( They are the top team in the Eastern Conference in this category)

- The Bolts have 13 different goal scorers this season and all but three players have picked up points.

- Only one player (Brian Lee) has a minus for plus/minus on the year.

- The Lightning are currently leading the Southeastern Division and are in second in the Eastern Conference.

- The Bolts have 5 fighting majors on the season with B.J Crombeen leading the team with 3.

- 7 different players have scored power play goals.

- Eric Brewer has scored 3 goals on 4 shots.

- Vincent Lecavalier leads the team in face-offs taken, face-offs won, and face-off percentage.

- The Lightning have scored the most goals in the National Hockey League (29).

- The Bolts are tied for the best home record in the League.

That’s all the interesting facts I can come up with for now, if you have any more fun ones that you would like to share, tweet me at @margo4pack