# UNVEILED: Kucherov Inspires Oleg Kulebiakin—Will This Russian CONNECTION Deliver in the Near Future?

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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: 2026-06-30T03:55:00+00:00
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Tampa Bay Lightning shake up the NHL Draft by trading up for dynamic Russian winger Oleg Kulebiakin, echoing past success with picks like Nikita Kucherov. Will Kulebiakin’s synergy with core Russians like Kucherov and Vasilevskiy spark another championship run for Tampa Bay? Greg Stephen analyzes the Lightning’s strategic shift away from aging veterans like John Carlson, focusing on youthful reinforcements and key cap space moves. Key discussion points include the latest on Lightning free agent targets and polarizing options like Jacob Trouba, crucial needs at right-shot defense, and the impact of rivals’ aggressive trades—such as Radko Gudas joining the Florida Panthers. With the free agency window looming, can Tampa Bay solidify their blue line and find the perfect fit, or will they rely on internal options like Oliver Bjorkstrand? The Bolts’ offseason identity hangs in the balance. 00:00 Lightning Drafts Oleg Kulebiakin 07:10 NHL Offseason Trades & Moves 21:20 Lightning Free Agency Options 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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