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Tampa Bay Lightning overhaul their bottom six, aiming for more playoff firepower after depth scoring disappeared in last year’s run. Can newcomers like Ilya Mikheyev and Jeffrey Veil spark a true Cup push, or does chemistry from last season’s shutdown lines matter more than raw talent? Nick Morgan and Greg Stephen weigh the impact of offseason moves, dissecting John Cooper’s lineup dilemmas and whether JBB’s “all-in” strategy addresses the Lightning’s postseason woes.

Around the NHL, the spotlight shifts to offseason winners like the Edmonton Oilers—who shed Darnell Nurse’s contract and landed Freddie Andersen—and the San Jose Sharks, loaded with new defensive grit. But which clubs fumbled free agency? The Anaheim Ducks’ costly Leo Karlsson deal and the Chicago Blackhawks’ injury woes top the list, while the Buffalo Sabres and LA Kings remain question marks with crucial decisions still looming. Can bold moves translate into a new pecking order for 2026-27?

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