Locked On Lightning - Daily Podcast On The Tampa Bay Lightning

What are the 2024-25 NHL season expectations for the Tampa Lightning? New Locked on Lightning host Josh Sperber details how the Lightning will follow up on a playoff season with some new faces on the roster after the departure of Steven Stamkos. We will discuss who the 2024-25 captains should be and the keys to the Lightning season.    Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!
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On today's episode, we say farewell to long-time host Adam Denker. Adam discusses his time hosting Locked On Lightning over the last four years and invites Kyle and Chris from Locked On Avalanche on for some reminiscing. The guys also recount the offseason for their respective teams and lay out their expectations thus far. Join us as we mark the end of an era for Locked On Lightning! Support Us By...

Even though the Lightning have cooled off when it comes to making moves this offseason, there are still moves the team needs to make in order to improve the roster. We take a look at some of the names the Lightning must deal out of Tampa Bay in order to further pursue their Stanley Cup aspirations.    Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Indeed Still searching for a great candidate for your c...

It seems that there is some that believe the Tampa Bay Lightning will have a setback season. Host Adam Denker believes the Bolts in fact take a step forward this year. He explains some of the reasons why, as well as sets some expectations for the team as a whole, and individuals.    For you next listen,  check out out the Locked On NHL podcast , where the season never ends providing national exper...

We continue out Summer of 2004 rewatch as we discuss the Lightning taking Game 4 behind the spectacular performance of Nikolai Khabibulin in net. Khabibulin picked up his third shutout of the series while making 33 saves to give the Lightning a 3-1 series lead heading back to Tampa Bay. We discuss the win, as well as making some comparisons between Khabibulin and Andrei Vasilevskiy's Stanley Cup p...

We have had plenty of nostalgia over the past week with our rewatch of the 2004 Stanley Cup run. On today's episode we receive a more recent dose of nostalgia with a look back on the seasons between 2020 and 2022. We discuss some of the moves the Lightning could have, and should have made to keep that team together. We also discuss the way Julien Brisebois can continue to win, as well restock the...

We continue our 2004 Stanley Cup Playoff rewatch as we discuss Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals. We a take a look at the Lightning in the early stages of their playoff run. The Lightning would win Game 3 to take a 2-1 series lead over the Islanders. We discuss the comparisons between the Bolts then, and the 2020 Lightning run.  Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! eBay Motors For p...

We continue our conversation on some trade buzz surrounding the Lightning over the last week. We lay out the pros and cons of making such a deal, and how recent history would hold the Lightning back from making such a trade. We also wrap things off with some discussion on other options besides Victor Hedman that could be the next captain.    Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! eBay Motors For p...

On today's episode we further discuss the ongoing rumor of the Lightning being in talks with the Anaheim Ducks to aquire Frank Vatrano. Adam goes a step further by making the case for why the Lightning should also attempt to pursue Trevor Zegras as well. We list some of the things the Bolts might have to give up in the process of trading for those two skilled players, as well as what would a backu...

Now that some time has passed we take a unbiased look back on the exit of Steven Stamkos. We discuss who is to blame and how we will view it a year from  now. It seems as though the Lightning are not done making moves as it was reported that they are currently in talks to acquire Frank Vatrano from the Anaheim Ducks. Will the Bolts be able to close the deal, or will they fall short in their missio...

As we continue our rewatch of the 2004 Stanley Cup Playoffs. The Lightning went into Game 2 riding high after kicking off the series with a win in Game 1. The Islanders would end up blanking the Bolts 3-0 to even the series up. We recap the loss, as well as analyze some of the parallels between the 2004 Lightning and the 2024 Lightning.    Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!  Indeed Still se...

Join us as we go back in time to the spring of 2004 as the Lightning kick off their run to the Stanley Cup against the Islanders. We discuss all the nostalgia that hits in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals. We also marvel over the performance of goaltender Nikolai Khabibulin. The Russian goaltender propelled the Bolts to a 3-0 win in which he stopped at 30 saves. Join us on our journe...

With moves yet to be made all around, and moves already made, we take a premature look at the where the Lightning rank within the Atlantic Division. We also discuss who will step up and make themselves a star in Tampa Bay. We discuss the possibility of Anthony Cirelli being that player. We wrap things up with some very early predictions for the season.    Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! eBa...

With the first week of the NHL offseason behind us we take a look back on the first two days that transpired. We go over the departure of Steven Stamkos to the extension of Victor Hedman. While on the subject of Hedman we try to envision what his potential captaincy will look like. We imagine the positives with the veteran Swede at the head of the table. We lastly wrap things up with looking at th...

July 1, 2024, will forever be known as a dark day in Lightning history. It was announced that franchise icon and captain Steven Stamkos would be leaving Tampa Bay to sign a four-year deal worth $32 million to play in Nashville. We discuss the news and why it is so shocking, while also pointing out why it is not a surprise. We go in depth about what Stamkos means to the Lightning, and what his lega...

The Tampa Bay Lightning shocked us all as they made a flurry of trades of the weekend. The Bolts started things off as they traded away Mikhail Sergachev to the Utah Hockey Club. They Lightning would receive J.J. Moser, Conor Geekie, and a couple of draft picks. They were not done as they eventually traded away Tanner Jeannot by striking a deal with the Kings. The Lightning would cap off the weeke...

As July 1st comes ever closer, we wrestle with the very real possibility that Steven Stamkos could leave Tampa Bay this summer. With everyday that goes by without a contract being signed, the noise starts to grow louder and louder. We also discuss how active the Lightning could be at the NHL Draft. Should the Bolts hold onto their draft picks?    Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! eBay Motors...

Now that the season has concluded, we take a quick look back on some of the storylines from around the league. After the Panthers captured their first Stanley Cup last night we discuss the idea that the Lightning are now the little brother in the Florida rivalry. We also dive into some of the possibilities that might occur this summer with the Lightning as they look to revamp their roster and get...

On today's episode we wrap up our player review segment with a look back on the season of Steven Stamkos. We discuss his accomplishment of scoring 40 goals for the seventh time in his career. We also dive into the unknown and wonder if he will resign to finish his career in Tampa Bay.    Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! eBay Motors For parts that fit, head to eBay Motors and look for the gre...

Nikita Kucherov 2023-24 season will down as arguably one of the best seasons held by someone not named Wayne Gretzky. Kucherov notched 44 goals while becoming the fifth player ever to record 100 assists in a season. We discuss his phenomenal 144-point season while wondering whether or not these accomplishments could be achieved again next season.   Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! eBay Motor...

Despite struggles on defense, Victor Hedman was able to put fantastic offensive numbers. The veteran defenseman tallied 13 goals while also accumulating 76 points. Both of those marks are not far off from previous career highs for the Swede. We take a look back on the season he had while also discussing when we will possibly see a decline begin.      Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! eBay Mot...

Brayden Point followed up his previous 50-goal season by notching 46 goals in his 2023-24 campaign. Does another 45-plus goals propel Brayden Point into the conversation with the rest of the elite players in the NHL? Join Adam Denker as he evaluates Brayden Point's season, as well as makes the case for Point being a top 10-player.  Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! eBay Motors For parts that...

Andrei Vasilevskiy spent the first two months of the season as he was recovering from offseason back surgery. He would eventually make his return in November to help the Lightning lock down a wild card spot in the playoffs. In Big Cat fashion, he took his game to another level in the playoffs as he did his best to weather the offensive onslaught from the Panthers. We take a look back on his season...

Join us as we continue our player reviews, and today we discuss Matt Dumba. The veteran defenseman was a late addition to the Lightning, as he was dealt from Arizona at the trade deadline. Dumba was unimpressive in his 18 games in Tampa and is set to become a unrestricted free agent this summer. We discuss how he played in Tampa, as well as if he will be back on the team next season.      Support...

One of the obstacles in the Lightning's mission this offseason to clear cap space is Conor Sheary. Sheary is coming off his inaugural season in Tampa Bay where there wasn't much left to be desired. Sheary dealt with injury while not putting up much in the offensive department. Will the Lightning be able to deal Sheary this offseason or be left stuck with a weak piece while attempting to get back t...