Speculation: 2023 Off-Season Thread II: We're all gonna die edition

[BoltSTH]

Yeah I think he could’ve re-signed all three of Cirelli, Cernak and Sergachev for a combined million or two less (maybe at the cost of shorter term). But JBB decided to give them full market value and full length for some reason.

If I remember right, they took below market bridge deals, with the promise they would get full value on the next deal. JBB just kept his promise.

 

[The Gongshow]

With that extra 3.5mil JBB should be able to sign Stamkos to 6.5-7 (getting an additional 1.5 back from Stammers 8.5) and be able to sign a depth player or two. We should be in good shape next year

 

[JTBF81]

With that extra 3.5mil JBB should be able to sign Stamkos to 6.5-7 (getting an additional 1.5 back from Stammers 8.5) and be able to sign a depth player or two. We should be in good shape next year

Yeah, if JBB can get Stamkos for 6.5-7, that would leave him anywhere from 5.3 to as much as 6.3, provided a cap of 87.5-88, for 5 additional signings to reach 22 players(3 F and 2 Dmen).

 

[Felonious Python]

 

[Hoek]

Bally Sports to broadcast 71 Tampa Bay Lightning games in 2023-24 season

TAMPA, Fla. – Bally Sports, the TV and streaming home of the Tampa Bay Lightning, is scheduled to broadcast 71 Lightning games during the 2023-24 NHL season, the team and network announced. The coverage will air on Bally Sports Sun and stream in the Bally Sports app. Coming off the

www.ballysports.com

No mention of Chief in here?

 

[Major4Boarding]

No mention of Chief in here?

 

[Felonious Python]

 

[Todd1a]

If I remember right, they took below market bridge deals, with the promise they would get full value on the next deal. JBB just kept his promise.

Same thing happened with point and kucherov they took below average bridge deals and then after there bridge deals they both got 9.5 AAV per year for 8 years

 

[LightningStorm]

Trying to fly down to Tampa for a game this season. As of now, has anything been announced to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the 2004 team?

 

[Hoek]

Trying to fly down to Tampa for a game this season. As of now, has anything been announced to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the 2004 team?

They're giving out bobble heads for buying certain ticket packages. I'm sure there will be a ceremony at some point but hasn't been announced. Tickets | Tampa Bay Lightning | Tampa Bay Lightning

 

[Fan from AK]

Trying to fly down to Tampa for a game this season. As of now, has anything been announced to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the 2004 team?

My avatar is a picture of my tickets for that magical Stanley Cup season. What a ride that was. I have since moved to Alaska so I wasn't able to be at any of their other SCF appearances.

 

[bov]

Bally Sports to broadcast 71 Tampa Bay Lightning games in 2023-24 season

TAMPA, Fla. – Bally Sports, the TV and streaming home of the Tampa Bay Lightning, is scheduled to broadcast 71 Lightning games during the 2023-24 NHL season, the team and network announced. The coverage will air on Bally Sports Sun and stream in the Bally Sports app. Coming off the

www.ballysports.com

No mention of Chief in here?

Randorf in his 4th season with the Lightning and Engblom in his 9th jumped out at me, doesn't feel that long.

 

[Felonious Python]

Toronto will lose all these guys, because it'll be funny, but who will end up with Tampa Bay?

 

[Steazy Doo]

Who is wearing the As this year? 77 and 86?

 

[Point21]

Really liked Szturc, wish he got an AHL contract

 

[DistantThunderRep]

Really liked Szturc, wish he got an AHL contract

Yeah really thought Szturc earned a deal with Syracuse at least

 

[Crunchrulz]

Yeah really thought Szturc earned a deal with Syracuse at least

Both played against Rochester in the road gamer and were -1. They were scratched in the home game.

 

[Felonious Python]

Yeah really thought Szturc earned a deal with Syracuse at least

He might have, but he's got junior eligibility left, and he'd presumably be a top player there, getting lots of ice time & responsibility.

 

[Felonious Python]

Ivan Prosvetov is interesting. 24 years old, goalie, 6'5, and athletic.

Same.

 

[LTIR Trickery]

Terrible track record though... hasn't been above .900 at any level since 19-20 AHL season.

 

[Felonious Python]

Terrible track record though... hasn't been above .900 at any level since 19-20 AHL season.

It's not great, but it's not like the other goalies on Tuscon (with a large enough sample size) did that well, either.

Tuscon and Orlando had the same record last season. 30-33-9, with underperforming goalies.

 

[FinnLightning26]

I'd think we claim one of these goalies from waivers. Would be a pretty big gamble to go into the season with goalies who have combined 35 NHL games under their belt. Johansson will get the first chance as he's earned it but Tomkins has barely played in the AHL and his numbers aren't all that impressive in any league he's played in his career.

 

[Felonious Python]

I'd think we claim one of these goalies from waivers. Would be a pretty big gamble to go into the season with goalies who have combined 35 NHL games under their belt. Johansson will get the first chance as he's earned it but Tomkins has barely played in the AHL and his numbers aren't all that impressive in any league he's played in his career.

His Olympics numbers are pretty good, although that's a small sample size in a short-form tournament.

 

[Felonious Python]

Subban seems clutch. Good playoff numbers, and played well in Vegas that first year when they had all the goalie injuries.

 

[Felonious Python]