The Lightning have renewed their affiliation agreement with the Florida Everblades of the ECHL today, assistant GM Julien BriseBois announced. Florida will continue to serve as the Lightning's primary ECHL affiliate and they will provide the Everblades with players under both NHL and AHL contracts. "We are very happy to continue our partnership with the Florida Everblades," BriseBois said. "The Everblades and their management have a strong track record of providing a winning environment for our prospects to develop in and we look forward to helping them win another Kelly Cup."