About this episode

The episode breaks down the challenging weeks in the Tampa Bay Lightning's 2026-27 NHL schedule.

Tampa Bay Lightning face a pivotal season as the NHL unveils its new 84-game schedule. With 13 back-to-backs and multiple tough stretches against divisional rivals like the Toronto Maple Leafs and Florida Panthers, will Jon Cooper’s veteran squad handle the grind or stumble late as they did last year?

People in this episode

Host: Josh Sperber

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Tampa Bay Lightning, NHL, Toronto Maple Leafs, Florida Panthers

More episodes of Locked On Lightning - Daily Podcast On The Tampa Bay Lightning

• BOOM: Does John Carlson's ARRIVAL Force Tampa Bay Lightning To RETHINK Special Teams Approach? · July 15, 2026 · 31 min
• Tampa Bay Lightning Defense SHINES With Experience and Promise, but Is There an ODD MAN OUT? · July 13, 2026 · 30 min
• LOCK UP THE MVP: Kucherov's New Deal Is Lightning's TOP Priority | Will Carlsson Deal Impact Salary? · July 10, 2026 · 31 min
• Is This the FINAL CHANCE for the Tampa Bay Lightning’s Legendary Core Before Drastic CHANGES? · July 8, 2026 · 31 min
• REVAMPED: Will Carlson Addition, Middle-Six Shakeup ELEVATE Lightning's Cup Chances? · July 6, 2026 · 30 min
• Will John Carlson’s ARRIVAL Push Tampa Bay Lightning to the Top of the Atlantic Division? · July 2, 2026 · 30 min

Explore listener stats, chart rankings, contacts and more on the Locked On Lightning - Daily Podcast On The Tampa Bay Lightning podcast page.