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Evgeny Artyukhin, left, will bring a physical presence to the Tampa Bay Lightning this season. (Rick Silva/Associated Press) The Tampa Bay Lightning continued their off-season makeover as winger Evgeny Artyukhin has returned to the team after playing the previous two seasons in Russia. The Lightning also confirmed that veteran winger Mark Recchi had signed a one-year deal worth $1.25 million US and announced forward Brandon Bochenski agreed to a two-year deal. Artyukhin, 25, was drafted 94th overall by the Lightning in the 2001 and played for the team during the 2005-06 season. Despite the buzz surrounding the new Continental Hockey League in Russia, the six-foot-five, 254-pound forward signed a two-year contract worth $1.9 million to return to Tampa Bay. "We are extremely happy to have Arty back in the fold after playing in... [read full story]
