Palat was a Glue Guy Legend during Tampa Bay’s three straight trips to the Stanley Cup—his top-line chemistry respected by teammates and foes alike. His 423 career points rank ninth in franchise history and his 147 plus/minus ranks second, just behind Victor Hedman.

The Detroit Red Wings’ Quarter-Century Team features seven current Hall-of-Famers among the 12 players chosen and a couple of other clear and obvious choices. And arguably a couple of omissions. The NHL is celebrating the best of the past 25 years by revealing Quarter-Century Teams for each franchise.

Today, the First and Second Quarter-Century Teams for the Tampa Bay Lightning. Players are listed in alphabetical order.

The NHL announced that Rasmus Andersson was named to the Calgary Flames Quarter-Century Second Team. Here's a look back at his career in red.

The NHL announced that Sergei Gonchar was named to the Pittsburgh Penguins Quarter-Century First Team. Here's a look back at his career in black and gold.

The NHL has unveiled its quarter-century team for the Tampa Bay Lightning. Representing the best players to have suited up for the Bolts over the past 25 years, the first team is headlined for forwards Nikita Kucherov,

The NHL has released the San Jose Sharks Quarter Century Team, and I was chosen to participate in the voting process.