# BLOCKBUSTER: Toronto SCOOPS Nick Paul from Lightning, Oliver Bjorkstrand HEADS to Rangers

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Podcast: [Locked On Lightning - Daily Podcast On The Tampa Bay Lightning](https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-lightning-daily-podcast-on-the-tampa-bay-lightning-946332)
Published: 2026-07-02T00:25:00+00:00
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Tampa Bay Lightning shake up their roster as Nick Paul heads to the Toronto Maple Leafs and Oliver Bjorkstrand signs with the New York Rangers. Is Tampa Bay primed for a rebound or facing a step back in the Atlantic Division arms race? Greg Stephen breaks down the Lightning’s bold trades and new acquisitions, including goaltender Dennis Hildeby and gritty forward Jeffrey Viel, while questioning the rationale behind Viel’s contract. Analysis spotlights Ilya Mikheyev’s arrival on a team-friendly deal and the growing wave of Russian talent in Tampa. Hot takes on the Leafs’ splashy moves—bringing in Sergei Bobrovsky and Darren Raddysh—and why teams like the Sharks and Rangers are becoming must-watch threats. Can the Lightning keep pace with their rivals, or does GM Julien BriseBois need another big move before the puck drops? 00:00 Lightning Trades & Departures 10:29 New Lightning Acquisitions 26:24 NHL Free Agency Recap Watch Locked On Lightning on YouTube 📺 https://www.youtube.com/@LockedOnLightning Locked On NHL League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Prospects & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNHL Follow Us on Social Media! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lockedonlightning/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lockedonlightning Threads: https://www.threads.com/@lockedonlightning X: https://x.com/LO_Lightning Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Indeed Now, you can speed up your hiring process with a $75 Sponsored Job Credit. Just go to https://indeed.com/podca…

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