Locked On Lightning: Still Contenders: What The Tampa Bay Lightning Need To Change To Keep Cup Window Open In 2027
Episode Description
Tampa Bay Lightning face a pivotal offseasoncan they keep their Stanley Cup window open as Atlantic Division rivals surge with hungry young talent? Nick Morgan and Greg Stephen debate whether the Lightning should trust their existing core or make aggressive roster changes, spotlighting critical contract talks with Darren Raddysh and the looming Nikita Kucherov negotiations as the salary cap is set to soar. Key discussions focus on Ryan McDonagh's fit in the defensive top four, the impact of past playoff exits, and the urgent need to address home-ice struggles and sluggish first periods. The hosts dissect free agent strategy, the Darren Raddysh dilemma, and whether Montreal Canadiens playoff run alters the Lightnings self-assessment. Plus, reactions to Colorado Avalanche and Anaheim Ducks postseason momentum. Can Julien BriseBois find the right balance to keep Tampa Bay in contention? Everydayer ClubIf you never miss an episode, its time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your teams community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Hims To get simple, online access to personalized, affordable care for ED, hair loss, weight loss, and more, visithttps://Hims.com/LOCKEDONNHL. Indeed Now, you can speed up your hiring process with a $75 Sponsored Job Credit. Just go to https://indeed.com/podcast right now and support our show by saying you heard about Indeed on this podcast. Terms and conditions apply. KALSHI For a limited time, download the Kalshi app and use code LOCKEDON to get ten dollars when you trade ten. Kalshi. Trade on anything. Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get one-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started Play Your Game. 5-Hour ENERGY The Cotton Candy flavor is HERE on https://5hourEnergy.com or Amazon, crack open Cotton Candy 5-hour ENERGY shot today! Rocket MoneyLet Rocket Money help you reach your financial goals faster.Join athttp://RocketMoney.com/LOCKEDON FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Watch Locked On Lightning on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@LockedOnLightningLocked On NHL League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Prospects & More https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNHLFollow Us on Social Media!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lockedonlightning/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lockedonlightningThreads: https://www.threads.com/@lockedonlightningX: https://x.com/LO_Lightning Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.