Stopping by

I'm in between trips to Tampa, so I thought I'd file a quick hounding report from the first day of the Tampa Bay Lightning's 2008-09 training camp. Here's a picture of Vinny Prospal, one of the first players to leave for the day, signing for fans.

Of the 36 autographs we added to the collection, I'd dare say that Hall of Famer Phil Esposito becoming the first to sign the Tampa Bay Lightning team helmet was the best.

We also added another dozen pucks, including the four that defenseman Matt Smaby re-signed using a fresh paint pen.

I'll have more reports later tonight, once we get back from another hounding session at the team's hotel.