# FUTURE: Can Max Crozier and Declan Carlile SAVE the Tampa Bay Lightning Blueline THIS SEASON?

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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: 2026-06-25T23:10:00+00:00
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Tampa Bay Lightning’s defensive future hangs in the balance as Max Crozier and Declan Carlile stake their claims for larger roles. Are these rising blue-liners ready to become the next defensive core amid an aging veteran lineup? Greg Stephen breaks down Crozier’s physical game, growing ice time, and breakout potential, while spotlighting Carlile as a shutdown specialist poised to make an impact. The discussion centers on trust in youth, lineup evolution, and the importance of development for long-term success in the NHL. Off the ice, the Lightning’s rivals are making moves of their own. Greg Stephen provides sharp analysis on Garnet Hathaway joining the Florida Panthers, Hendrix Lapierre’s trade to the Pittsburgh Penguins, and Valeri Nichushkin’s move to the Columbus Blue Jackets. With the NHL Draft looming, roster shake-ups are in full swing—how will these changes shift the Eastern Conference landscape? 00:00 — Crozier & Carlile Analysis 13:03 — Declan Carlile Breakdown 25:00 — NHL Trades & Draft 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…

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