Is Nikita Kucherov the NHL's most underrated superstar? Despite back-to-back Art Ross Trophy wins, the Tampa Bay Lightning forward often flies under the radar in discussions of the league's elite.

Nick Morgan and Greg Stephen break down Kucherov's impressive stats, postseason struggles, and emotional playing style. They debate the Lightning's top five players, weighing offensive production against defensive contributions. Brandon Hagel's emergence as a key player and Anthony Cirelli's versatility take center stage in their analysis.

Will Nikita Kucherov Win His THIRD STRAIGHT Scoring Title? | Top 5 Lightning Players RIGHT NOW

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Florida Panthers and Tampa Bay Lightning: The NHL's best current rivalry?

In this Locked on Lightning Frenemy Crossover, Nick Morgan and Armando Velez break down the epic clash between the Florida Panthers and Tampa Bay Lightning. From Stanley Cup victories to roster shake-ups, they analyze how these NHL powerhouses have built their dynasties. We explore the impact of key players like Nikita Kucherov and Matthew Tkachuk, dissect each team's salary cap strategies, and debate whether this is the league's hottest rivalry. With insights on defensive depth, goaltending prowess with Andrei Vasilevskiy and Sergei Bobrovsky, and potential playoff matchups, they offer a comprehensive look at these Eastern Conference titans.

Will the Panthers' recent success continue, or can the Lightning reclaim their throne? Tune in for expert predictions and in-depth analysis of this thrilling NHL showdown.

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Entering his 17th season and set to turn 35 years old, Nick and Greg explain why Victor Hedman is STILL one of the NHL's most elite blueliners -- and why Tampa Bay Lightning fans should expect another massive season from the Lightning captain despite his age. We also break down one surprising stat from Hedman's 2024-25 season that could provide a hint as to how Jon Cooper could use his captain a little differently in 2026. Plus, The Atheltic's Dom Luszczyszyn has released his list of the Best & Worst contracts in the NHL, and the Tampa Bay Lightning rank 1st in the league in terms of overall contract efficiency and boast the league's second best contract, Brandon Hagel. We look at the Lightning's Best & Worst Contracts, including one BIG surprise on the "worst" list.

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The Tampa Bay Lightning have a strong core, but they could always use more up-and-coming stars. On today's show, Nick and Greg take a look at five breakout candidates that could have big years for the Bolts in 2025-26: Gage Goncalves, Emil Lilleberg, JJ Moser, Maxwell Crozier, and new addition Jakob Pelletier. What needs to happen for each of these players to put up career-best seasons for Jon Cooper and the Tampa Bay Lightning?

Plus, it's never too early to make some bold predictions about the 2025-26 season! Where will the Lightning finish in the Atlantic Division? Will anyone in the division top Florida? Who will be the next up-and-coming team to challenge for the division title? We tackle these questions in our way-too-early Atlantic Division predictions.

BREAKOUT STARS: Will Gage Goncalves, Jakob Pelletier, or Maxwell Crozier Have Big Years in 2026?

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February's a busy month for the Tampa Bay Lightning! They'll host the Stadium Series at Raymond James Stadium (featuring a new Gasparilla-themed logo) before players like Brayden Point, Viktor Hedman, and Oliver Bjorkstrand represent their countries at the 2026 Olympic Games.

On today's show, we break down the excitement surrounding the Lightning's first Stadium Series appearance and ask whether the concept of the NHL Outdoor game has jumped the shark. We also tackle the fan debate over NHL players at the Olympics and highlight why it absolutely makes sense for the NHL to send its players, especially after the success of the four-nations tournament.

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Ryan McDonagh is entering the last year of his contract with Tampa Bay Lightning, and despite being vocal about wanting to stay with the Bolts long-term, a new report says Julien BriseBois could consider trading their veteran blueliner. On today's show, we debate whether it makes more sense for the Lightning to trade or keep McDonagh -- and if McDonagh stays, do the Lightning NEED a big trade to improve weak spots on their blueline?

Plus, we break down the Lightning's 2025-2026 schedule, including one stretch considered the toughest ANY NHL team will have to tackle this season.

Ryan McDonagh Trade Rumors: Do the Tampa Bay Lightning NEED a Big Deal to Shake Up the Blueline?

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Locked on Lightning is BACK with new co-hosts... and a lot of offseason drama to catch up on! In their debut episode, Nick Morgan and Greg Stephen review the Tampa Bay Lightning's quiet, yet productive offseason moves and explain why -- yes -- those moves are enough for Nikita Kucherov, Victor Hedman, Andrei Vasilevskiy, and the rest of the Lightning core to keep their status as a Cup contender.

We also look at the re-signing of Gage Goncalves and the additions of Pontus Holmberg, Jakob Pelletier, and Boris Katchouk and debate which move might be the X-Factor in getting the Lightning over the Florida Panthers-shaped hump in the Atlantic Division. Plus, we look at the one area of the Lightning roster that still needs improvement before the season starts.

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Welcome to the NHL Squad Show! Today our hosts Gil Martin (Locked On Islanders), Eddie Garcia (Locked On Kings, David Morassutti (Locked On Leafs) and Seth Toupal (Locked On Wild are here to talk about the big moves of free agency so far, including the Mitch Marner saga finally coming to an end, what the heck the LA Kings are doing, and where Nikolaj Ehlers is going to end up!

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