OPENING NIGHT ROSTER SET: Geekie, Harkins EARN Roles With Lightning; Was O'Reilly Snubbed?

Podcast: Locked On Lightning - Daily Podcast On The Tampa Bay Lightning · Locked On Podcast Network, Josh Sperber

Opublikowano: 2026-09-28

Tampa Bay Lightning prioritize veteran experience over raw potential as the opening night NHL roster is revealed. Will rising stars like Sam O’Reilly and Benjamin Rautiainen force their way into the lineup later this season? Nick Morgan examines Jon Cooper’s roster decisions, spotlighting Jansen Harkins’s versatile skillset and Conor Geekie’s emergence as a breakout young forward. Injuries to Yanni Gourde and Dominic James open up key depth roles—can Tampa’s blend of seasoned talent and youth keep their Stanley Cup hopes alive? Shifting west, the San Jose Sharks load up on veteran defense, sig...