Pre-Game Talk: The 2022-2023 Tampa Bay Lightning Training Camp
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Crunchrulz
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I am aware of that, as are other players (Dumont, Element) who were formally listed as being sent to Syracuse.
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I like Labrie, that would be fine by me!
In all seriousness, based on the practice lines posted previously, Koepke and Fortier are fowards 12/13 with Smith and ABB being waived.
Do they keep both Fleury and Perbix around and carry 8? Who knows, but it looks like a possibility.
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Labrie and Cooper go back a LONG way, as far back as Norfolk I do believe. If this is PC's last season, which has been whispered, it would be fitting for Cooper to try and do everything to make his last season a memorable one.
With Koepke and Fortier as 12/13, that is not a role that will really help either of them. They both would gain far more experience getting first and second line minutes in Syracuse. On the negative side, having Labrie as the 12th would give the Lighting four players filling fourth line roles, although Perry might fit third line if he has a productive year like last.
It will be most interesting over the next few days.
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Its a shame too, had high hopes for him but i think his lack of speed for his size and lack of transition to the big league game really killed his chances. he wasnt awful in his time here last season, 3g 2a in 14 games isnt the worst considering he spent 38.5% (57:15) of his ice time with Palat and Stamkos and 14.5% (21:30) with PEB and Raddysh
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I was kinda hoping that either guy would get claimed and get a chance to crack someone else’s lineup.
Not sure what to make of that, when reading those pre-season lines, where we stand now, how far can we get. A lot of teams got improved this off-season.
Hope TBL forward depth is enough and that the D-corps can rise to the occasion (Sergachev & Cernak).
Anyhow I'm looking forward to a healthy trio of Stamkos, Kucherov and Point to start the season with.
Hope TBL forward depth is enough and that the D-corps can rise to the occasion (Sergachev & Cernak).
Anyhow I'm looking forward to a healthy trio of Stamkos, Kucherov and Point to start the season with.
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Who do you think improved this offseason? I don't think the Rangers, Hurricanes, Leafs, Panthers, Bruins, Caps, etc got any stronger. I don't think any of them moved the needle. Colorado took a hit like us. We definitely lost two huge pieces but I don't think the gap that was there has been surpassed. If anything, we've fallen into the tier with those teams where we were previously the favorite.
We have as good of a chance as anybody if we can not lose a core piece come April/playoffs.
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It’s tough to predict really. On the one hand you have an intact and talented core who’s won before and - according to them - is still hungry. Some guys are taking the next step as spots higher up in the lineup are opening. On the other hand you have fatigue (no team has played as much hockey as them in the past 2,5 years), some of the old guard leaving and two star players who might have their heads elsewhere with what’s going on in their home country.
In short: I could totally see us miss the playoffs due to a slow start and injuries later. And I could totally see us going to the SCF again. Toss a coin!
In short: I could totally see us miss the playoffs due to a slow start and injuries later. And I could totally see us going to the SCF again. Toss a coin!
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I also weep for losing the Apostle, Jan Rutta and his huge balls.
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I think of all the contenders from last year, the Hurricanes will take the biggest step forward. I think Burns will have a bounce-back year and will benefit from being paired with Slavin. They added Pacioretty, Coghlan, and Stastny and have some young guys who should also improve (especially Jarvis). Most important thing though is if their goaltending can stay healthy.
But who knows what happens with Chychrun/Kane. Those trades will swing the balance of power.
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That's true, I guess Hurricanes and Rangers mostly switched parts, when you consider their additions. But don't you think both those teams have a higher ceiling to improve from within, players like Svechnikov, Necas & Jarvis and the so called kid line in NY.
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sure trade the best years of sergachev for the worst years of palat. jim benning is that you?
Stammertime91
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I mean sort of? Could say the same about Koepke, Colton, Hagel and guys with bigger roles.
I just don't see anybody being a clear cut favorite. Nobody turned into a juggernaut. Small moves here and there were nice by Colorado, but they lost Kadri. Rangers may have improved with Trocheck, but I don't see that defense getting to the ECF again. Carolina added burns and Coghlan. Pacioretty is out for a bit and isn't the same as he used to be. Stastny is essentially a depth piece. I still like our chances but Cooper and the coaches have their work cut out for them this year figuring it out.
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Not to mention we already lost McDonagh. Losing 2 top-4 dmen is a good way to cut the legs out from underneath a good team.
These Are The Days
Oh no! We suck again!!
I've paid literally zero attention since Palat left. Too much good stuff happening for me and the fam lately ya know? Anyway, what's the lineup potentially looking like?
