Episode Details

This episode discusses who Jeff Viel is & why he's a perfect fit for the Tampa Bay Lightning. Signed July 1st, 2026, Jeff Viel joins the Bolts on a 2.5M AAV, 5-year contract.

What does he bring to the team?

Is he more than just a fighter?

What role will he play?

How impactful will he be?

Boomer & Tommy discuss all these questions & more. They conclude the episode with another offseason game: 10 questions about how Jeff Viel is similar to the other players on the roster. See how you do compared to Tommy (who scored 9 points)!

ThunderBucket Prompt: If you could mic up one player 24/7 for a week, which player would you choose?

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Music: “Energetic Action Sport” by AlexGrohl (Pixabay)