# Could A Playoff Disaster FORCE The Tampa Bay Lightning To Make MASSIVE Changes?

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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: 2026-08-26T16:35:00+00:00
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Tampa Bay Lightning face a pivotal season as expectations soar—will a first-round playoff win be enough, or is it Stanley Cup or bust for this aging core? Tough questions loom for stars like Nikita Kucherov, Victor Hedman, and Andrei Vasilevskiy as the window for championship contention narrows and hard roster decisions approach. The conversation focused on potential changes if Tampa falters again, highlighting the team’s recent exit woes and the tricky balance between loyalty and the need for younger talent. Analysis also explored the Columbus Blue Jackets’ future, questioning if Zach Werenski stays or finally seeks a contender, and tackled NHL overtime’s controversial shootout rule. Is it time to extend 3-on-3 or bring back ties? Don’t miss this rapid-fire breakdown of Tampa Bay Lightning’s playoff mandate, the Blue Jackets’ uncertain trajectory, and whether the NHL’s endgame needs an overhaul. 00:00 Lightning Season Expectations 10:34 Columbus Blue Jackets Outlook 22:27 NHL Shootout Debate 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…

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