The Tampa Bay Lightning look different after struggling with little cap space. Ryan Kennedy and Mike Stephens discuss what to expect from the Bolts in 2023-24.
The Tampa Bay Lightning may have lost more players due to salary cap struggles, but they're still pushing to keep their Stanley Cup window alive.
Ryan Kennedy and Mike Stephens analyzed the Lightning in The Hockey News Podcast's Atlantic Division preview episode.
Tampa Bay Lightning
2022-23 Result: 46-30-6, 98 PTS, 3rd in Atlantic, 13th in NHL, Lost in Round 1 to Toronto
Key Additions: Luke Glendening (C), Tyler Motte (C), Logan Brown (C/LW), Conor Sheary (RW), Calvin de Haan (D), Jonas Johansson (G)
Key Departures: Ross Colton (C), Alex Killorn (LW), Pat Maroon (LW), Pierre-Edouard Bellemare (LW), Corey Perry (RW), Ian Cole (D), Brian Elliott (G)
Further Reading
NHL Prospect Overview: Tony Ferrari examines the strengths and weaknesses of the Tampa Bay Lightning's prospect pool. The prospect expert also analyzes the 2023 NHL draft class, other notable players, and the skater he thinks is most likely to graduate to the top team,
NHL Hot Seat Radar: Adam Proteau has winger Tanner Jeannot on the hot seat to improve his performance after the Lightning made a big swing to acquire him. Who else is on the radar?
NHL Off-Season Outlook: Earlier this summer, Adam Proteau examined the biggest needs and positives for the Lightning heading into the off-season. Did they check off everything on the to-do list?
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The Hockey News’ Tampa Bay Lightning Team Site: Check out the latest news, rumors, analysis and more all about the Bolts at THN.com/TampaBay.