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Preseason Begins: Jon Cooper's Message, Line Combinations & Biggest Camp Battles | Lightning Power Lunch - September 18, 2026
The Tampa Bay Lightning preseason is here, and Dave Mishkin and Greg Linnelli break down the biggest storylines heading into Game 1. The guys discuss Jon Cooper's comments on maintaining the organization's championship standard, what the Lightning can learn from last season's playoff exit, and why this year's team could develop a different identity despite returning much of its core.
They also dive into early training camp line combinations, the addition of John Carlson, Ilya Mikheyev's opportunity alongside Brayden Point and Nikita Kucherov, and what Lightning fans should watch for during…
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