Daily Strike, Tampa Bay Lightning: Lightning Training Camp Day 1 & Jon Coopers Message | Daily Strike September 18, 2026

Summary

The Tampa Bay Lightning hit the ice for their first official practice of the 2026-27 season, and today's Daily Strike breaks down everything you need to know from Day 1 of Training Camp. Hear from Head Coach Jon Cooper, J.J. Moser, Brandon Hagel, and GM Julien BriseBois as the Bolts begin preparations for the NHL's new 84-game schedule. In this episode, Steve Versnick recaps the first practice at TGH Ice Plex, discusses the challenges and opportunities created by a shortened preseason, and previews Sunday's preseason opener against the Nashville Predators. Also on today's show: Takeaways from the Lightning's first Training Camp practice Jon Cooper's message to the team heading into the season Brandon Hagel on the competition in the Eastern Conference Julien BriseBois on adjusting to the NHL's new schedule format Preseason opener preview vs. Nashville This Day in Lightning History: Tampa Bay's first-ever game in 1992 Season opener and home opener reminders Subscribe to Daily Strike for your daily source of Tampa Bay Lightning news, training camp updates, player interviews, game previews, and hockey history. #TampaBayLightning #GoBolts #NHL #TrainingCamp #JonCooper #BrandonHagel #JJMoser #DailyStrike #LightningHockey #HockeyPodcast #BoltsNation #TampaBaySportsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.