Tampa Bay Lightning
2nd in Atlantic · 3rd in Eastern Conference
vs Predators
Sun, Sep 20 · 5:00 PM ET
2nd in Atlantic · 3rd in Eastern Conference
vs Predators
Sun, Sep 20 · 5:00 PM ET
Tampa Bay has a young forward on the roster who's been quietly developing and is now positioned to make a real impact when the puck drops this season. The Lightning organization clearly sees something special in this player's game, and the opportunity is there for him to prove he belongs among the league's emerging talents. If he takes the next step, it could change the entire complexion of Tampa's playoff hopes.
As the offseason winds down, it's worth examining whether Tampa Bay's Coleman trade was the masterstroke it appeared to be or a move that's already showing cracks. The Lightning's roster construction has become a fascinating case study in how to build around aging stars while staying competitive in the Atlantic Division. This deeper dive into the trade and the league's contender hierarchy reveals which teams are actually built to hoist the Cup and which ones are just hoping to get lucky.
The Tampa Bay Lightning are 2nd in the Atlantic Division with a 50-26-6 record (106 points).