Nick and Greg talk last night's preseason Battle of Florida matchup, strongly disagree with the NHL Top 100 players poll, and host a guest for Fan of the Week #2!

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Are the Tampa Bay Lightning the favourites to get back to the top of the Atlantic Division? Can the Toronto Maple Leafs withstand the loss of 100-point scorer Mitch Marner? Do the Ottawa Senators have another playoff-level season in them? And are the 2-time defending champion Florida Panthers in tough to complete the 3-peat? In a special Atlantic Contenders Preview special, Brandon Piller (Locked On Senators), David Morassutti (Locked On Leafs), Nick Morgan (Locked On Lightning) and Armando Velez (Locked On Panthers) take stock of the top of the Atlantic Division, always one of the toughest divisions in hockey. They run through the FanDuel over/under projections for each team in the points column, reasons for optimism, new additions, breakout candidates and the stakes at play for each team if things don’t go as planned this season.

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Nick and Greg debate whether or not the elite teams will remain elite, discuss last night's preseason game in Orlando, and make their final predictions for the division!

0:00 Last night's game
11:46 Atlantic Division superlatives
26:02 Atlantic Division final rankings predictions

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Tampa Bay Lightning face crucial preseason battles against Florida Panthers. Will recent injuries to Panthers stars Sasha Barkov and Matthew Tkachuk reshape the NHL's fiercest rivalry?

Nick Morgan and Greg Stephen break down the Lightning's playoff pressure, analyzing potential roster changes if they fall to the Panthers again. The hosts explore Florida's injury challenges, highlighting players like Anton Lundell and Mackie Samoskevich who could step up. Key discussions include preseason game strategies, managing star players' ice time, and maintaining rivalry intensity even in exhibition matches.

Tune in for expert insights on how these factors could impact both teams' performances in the upcoming NHL season. Will the Lightning capitalize on the Panthers' setbacks, or can Florida overcome adversity once again?

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Lightning's Victor Hedman exits preseason with injury. Is Tampa Bay's defensive core at risk?

Nick Morgan and Greg Stephen analyze the impact of Hedman's setback on the Tampa Bay Lightning's strategy. The hosts break down the Bolts' impressive 4-0 preseason record, highlighting standout performances from Brandon Hagel and surprise contributor Wojciech Stachowiak. The conversation shifts to in-depth previews of Atlantic Division rivals Boston Bruins and Buffalo Sabres, debating their potential standings and key players like David Pastrnak and Tage Thompson.

Will the Lightning's preseason success translate to regular season dominance? Tune in for expert insights on Tampa Bay's path to playoff contention and the evolving landscape of the Atlantic Division.

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Nick and Greg continue their predictions for the Atlantic Division teams, elaborate on who they'd love to bring to the Lightning, and talk to a special guest who is the first FAN OF THE WEEK on the show!

0:00 Toronto Maple Leafs 2026 Predictions
12:45 Detroit Red Wings 2026 Predictions
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Atlantic Division showdown: Can the Panthers three-peat? The Florida Panthers' quest for a third straight Stanley Cup faces tough competition. Nick Morgan and Greg Stephen break down the Panthers' roster strength, Montreal Canadiens' rapid rebuild, and Ottawa Senators' playoff potential.

Dive into player analysis of Brad Marchand, Sam Bennett, and Aaron Ekblad for Florida. Explore Montreal's young talents like Lane Hutson and Noah Dobson under Martin St. Louis' leadership. Assess Ottawa's core with Brady Tkachuk, Tim Stützle, and Jake Sanderson.

The hosts also pick one player from each team they'd love to see in a Lightning jersey. Gustav Forsling, Arber Xhekaj, and Jake Sanderson make the cut - find out why these selections could be game-changers for Tampa Bay.

Tune in for expert predictions on the Atlantic Division's most intriguing storylines and potential playoff shakeups.

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