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Roster Battles: Carlson, Mikheyev, and the Crease Competition | Beatline Lightning
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The Tampa Bay Lightning are locked in a fierce preseason battle for roster spots. John Carlson's arrival shakes up the right side of the defense, while Ilya Mikheyev's four-year deal adds grit to the forward group. Who takes the top pairing spot next to Victor Hedman?
We break down the competition between Erik Cernak and J.J. Moser for second-pair minutes, the forward logjam at center, and the backup goalie race between Jonas Johansson, Olivier Rodrigue, and Mads Sogaard. Plus, our opening night lineup…
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