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Any Hound Central reader who's made the leap each season knows what a big fan I am of Colin's team sheets. They're easy to make, either on a computer or drawn by hand, and use. And, as you can plainly see, the players and coaches have no trouble signing them. Except, of course, running out of space.

All told, Colin racked up 22 autographs during our visit earlier tonight to a practice and scrimmage during the Tampa Bay Lightning's rookie camp at the Ice Sports Forum in Brandon.

Among the more recognizable names: Victor Hedman, the Bolts' top pick in July; Carter Ashton, another 2009 first-round pick; Vladimir Mihalik, a first-round pick in 2005, and goalie Dustin Tokarski.

The biggest name to sign it, though, was none other than former NHL star Adam Oates. His signature, one of two with #77, is in the top-right corner. Apparently, Oates is in Hockey Bay lending a hand to his buddy, Bolts coach Rick Tocchet.