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STILL CONTENDERS: What The Tampa Bay Lightning NEED To Change To Keep Cup Window Open in 2027
Tampa Bay Lightning face a pivotal offseason—can 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…
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