# Why Tampa Bay Lightning Fans CRAVE A Preseason Showcase For O'Reilly, Rautiainen, and Pelletier

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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: 2026-09-11T22:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Tampa Bay Lightning’s preseason buzz heats up as rising prospects Sam O’Reilly and Benjamin Rautiainen generate excitement among fans. Can these young talents break through and make their mark, or will roster depth leave them waiting in the wings? Jacob Pelletier’s NHL readiness sparks debate, while questions about his fit in the crowded forward group loom large. Greg Stephen also takes you “Behind Enemy Lines,” dissecting the Minnesota Wild’s offseason moves—including the potential Dylan Larkin acquisition and Blake Coleman’s arrival. Are the Wild set to leap into Cup contender status with a stack of defensive talent led by Quinn Hughes and a hungry Kirill Kaprizov up front? Prediction Corner spotlights Gage Goncalves’ development and Yanni Gourde’s enduring value, projecting their stat lines for the upcoming campaign. With fantasy hockey signups rolling and preseason just days away, Lightning nation has plenty to talk about. 00:00 Preseason Player Watch 13:16 Minnesota Wild Analysis 22:03 Lightning Prediction Corner LINK TO PREDICTIONS SHEET: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1-ZW_FUoCN-LzaOBRJiYlNQz0MN-dpkx2UjwDLltM3hM/edit?usp=sharing LINK TO LOCKED ON FANTASY HOCKEY SIGN UPS: https://fantasy.espn.com/hockey/league/join?leagueId=2139063481&inviteId=ca3f7600-1ba8-45fb-a4de-4a744cd311be 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…

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