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Mailbag: Carlson vs. Mikheyev, Backup Goalie Battle, and Bold Predictions | Beatline Lightning
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In this mailbag episode, we answer fan questions about John Carlson's fit on the Tampa Bay Lightning's defense, the backup goalie competition between Jonas Johansson and Olivier Rodrigue, and how Ilya Mikheyev bolsters forward depth.
We break down the projected lineup, debate whether Carlson or Mikheyev is the more impactful signing, and predict a 105-110 point season with a second-place finish in the Atlantic Division. Kevin also doubles down on his take that the New York Rangers will miss the playoffs…
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