# Could the Tampa Bay Lightning LOSE Nikita Kucherov to Contract Disputes?

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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: 2026-09-29T23:10:00+00:00
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Tampa Bay Lightning face bold predictions as Nikita Kucherov’s contract saga looms. Can Kucherov hit 120 points and secure a new deal before season’s end, or will contract distractions ripple through the locker room? Brayden Point, Victor Hedman, and Andrei Vasilevskiy’s roles, health, and workloads come under the microscope as the Lightning chase playoff redemption. Nick Morgan and Greg Stephen weigh the chances of a Lightning playoff series win, debate whether veterans like Jake Guentzel or Brandon Hagel can become key scorers, and question if a player outside the opening night roster will crack the top nine. Around the NHL, hot takes include a potential Macklin Celebrini Art Ross campaign and the San Jose Sharks’ playoff hopes. Is age catching up to the Bolts—or will the blend of youth and experience keep Cup ambitions alive? 00:00 — Lightning Bold Predictions 11:31 — Kucherov Contract Debate 24:06 — NHL-Wide Bold Predictions 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://inde…

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