
Lightning Prospect Tournament Preview + 3 Burning Questions Is Chris Kreider a Fit in Tampa
The Tampa Bay Lightning are getting closer to the 2026-27 NHL season, and on this episode of Backchecking the Bolts, we break down some of the biggest questions surrounding the Bolts as training camp approaches. We start with the Lightning Prospect Tournament in Raleigh, September 13-15. Which Tampa Bay prospects have the most to gain, and which players need to make an impression if they want to push their way into the NHL roster conversation? Then it's time for our 3 Burning Questions heading into the 2026-27 season. Who grabs the second-line left wing spot? Who wins the battle for the sixth defensive position? And can the Lightning power play get back on track? We also debut Fringe, Rise or Regression, as we look at six Lightning players and predict what their upcoming seasons could look like. Are they on the fringe, ready to rise, or candidates to regress? Finally, Chris Kreider has been released by the Anaheim Ducks. The veteran forward is now available — but would he actually make sense for Tampa Bay? We look at Kreider's production, potential role and whether the Lightning should have any interest. On this episode: Lightning Prospect Tournament preview from Raleigh Prospects who need to impress 3 Burning Questions for the 2026-27 Lightning Second-line left wing competition Tampa Bay's sixth defenseman battle Can the Lightning power play rebound? Fringe, Rise or Regression: 6 Lightning players Chris Kreider released by Anaheim Could Kreider be a fit in Tampa Bay? Subscribe to Backchecking the Bolts for Tampa Bay Lightning analysis, NHL news, prospects, roster discussions and conversations that go beyond the box score. #TampaBayLightning #GoBolts #NHL #TBL #BackcheckingTheBolts #ChrisKreider #TBLightning
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