Times staff
Saturday, March 5, 2011
The poll
How important is it for the Lightning to hold off the Capitals atop the Southeast Division and earn a top-three seed for the playoffs? Total: 434 votes
Crucial: 71 percent
Somewhat important: 26 percent
Not important at all: 3 percent
Another poll
What was your reaction to the news the Red Sox closely monitored Carl Crawford on and off the field for months before signing him to a seven-year, $142 million contract? Total: 334 votes
Understandable, given the investment: 52 percent
Creepy and an invasion of his privacy: 48 percent
This week's question
Which former Lightning player would you most like to have back with the team? Vote at lightning.tampabay.com.