Tampa Bay Lightning stun with worst start in franchise history. Can they bounce back against the Nashville Predators?
On today’s special crossover episode Ann Kimmel and Nick Morgan break down the upcoming Lightning-Predators clash, analyzing Tampa’s slow start and Nashville’s potential transition under Barry Trotz. Key topics include Steven Stamkos’s struggles in Nashville’s system, Juuse Saros’s crucial role for the Predators, and the impact of special teams on both sides. The hosts dissect Tampa’s power play woes, Nashville’s penalty issues, and how these factors could shape the game’s outcome.
Will Stamkos find his groove against his former team? Can the Predators capitalize on Tampa’s early-season stumbles? Tune in for expert insights and bold predictions on this high-stakes matchup.
0:00 Intro: Special crossover episode preview
5:08 Tampa Bay’s slow start and recent improvements
10:33 Nashville’s awkward transition and veteran focus
16:48 Stamkos struggling to fit Nashville’s system
23:55 Locker room perspective on Stamkos situation
28:55 Keys for Tampa Bay to win tonight
30:39 Importance of Saros and special teams
34:58 Under-the-radar players to watch tonight
37:18 Game predictions and final thoughts
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6 Comments
Hey, Nick’s back… and wearing a sucky hat! Bud, it’s been a little rough being a Preds fan over the last couple of years, but Ann and Emma have been the best hockey therapists we could ask for. Btw Nick, can you take Stamkos back please? Yeah… he’s just not working out…. 🤪🤪🤪🤪
Nick throws in good arguments, but he clearly hasnt seen enough of Preds as of today. Stamkos simply doesnt carry his weight in any shape or form. ROR and Josi arent that of a downgrade compared to Kuch and Hedman
when we talk PP. Thing is, Stamkos is completely out of sync with the rest of the team. And his checking is non-existent. Actually pathetic. Slow in his shoes, drags the speed down on any line he plays on.
I dont know how to solve this but I gotta state- he looks as cooked as anyone when we talk NHL level. They will try to make it work for him in the PP still, and granted, he hasnt had any puck luck to speak of, a lot
in the pipes. His contract is untouchable so we just pray he can at least get it going in the PP i suppose. But he cant be used on the top line, he is way too slow for Forsberg. He doesnt work with Marchy.
He will never be a 4.liner. Our kids get scratched game after game, but after the first 10 games the player that by far has underperformed the most and really deserves big time to get scratched-well..
Spencer Stastney point streak continues, more ice time/ give him PP minutes.
Morgan… you traitor!
I love that Ozzy is getting the spotlight more and more as the year goes on
Loved seeing the two of you back together!!!