# NEXT GENERATION: Will Conor Geekie SURPASS Expectations for Tampa Bay Lightning 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: 2026-09-03T21:35:00+00:00
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Tampa Bay Lightning’s young core faces a major test: Is this Conor Geekie’s breakout season, or could a trade be looming? Nick Morgan and Greg Stephen break down Geekie’s chances of locking in an NHL roster spot, weighing his AHL dominance against fierce competition for ice time. The discussion spotlights how roster depth and coaching decisions could shape Geekie’s trajectory and the team’s future. Plus, the Behind Enemy Lines segment heats up with Pittsburgh Penguins talk—has Sidney Crosby’s era reached its final chapter? Comparing roster moves, key acquisitions, and the chances for another Stanley Cup run, Nick and Greg also tackle the ultimate hot take: Sidney Crosby vs. Alexander Ovechkin—who truly stands atop NHL greatness? Don’t miss strategic insights, power play chatter, and a look ahead to Lightning’s biggest Eastern Conference battles. 00:00 Lightning Youth & Geekie 12:18 Penguins Core Last Hurrah 20:52 Crosby vs Ovechkin 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 process with a $75 Sponsored Job Credit. Just go to ht…

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