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Lightning Roster Battles Intensify: O’Reilly, Geeky & Pelletier Get Another Look | Lightning Power Lunch - September 22, 2026
With another preseason matchup on deck, Dave Mishkin and Greg Linnelli break down the latest Tampa Bay Lightning roster battles, training camp storylines, and lineup decisions as the competition for opening-night spots heats up.
The guys discuss why Connor Geekie, Sam O'Reilly, and Benjamin Rautiainen are getting another opportunity to impress, what the coaching staff is evaluating, and whether O'Reilly's faceoff ability could help him make a serious push for an NHL roster spot. They also take a closer look at Jacob Pelletier's path to the NHL after an MVP season in Syracuse and why this camp…
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