Brett Connolly feels he has something to prove at training camp and he intends to start the year with the Tampa Bay Lightning. "I have a lot to prove," he said. "I know that I am a better player and I'm not the same player I was when I was 19. I just need to show that. I'm looking to build on everything that I did last year and bring that here (to training camp) and prove to the organization that I want to be here long term. I want to be a part of this; they have a good thing going here." He made the team as a 19-year-old in 2011-12 season and he recorded 15 points in 68 games that year. Connolly rediscovered his scoring touch in the minors last campaign, with 31 goals and 63 points in 71 games for AHL Syracuse. He also learned how to play better defensively. Connolly is hoping that confidence will help him this season as he attempts to earn a roster spot with Tampa Bay.