Raw Charge · Jul 31, 2025
Opportunity abounds for Lightning players
Mar 13, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Oliver Bjorkstrand (22) controls the puck against the Philadelphia Flyers in the first period at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-Imagn ImagesDespite not making a lot of big moves over the summer, the Tampa Bay Lightning continue to evolve as they stay on the path to finding the right combination for a deep playoff run. After last summer’s shake-up that saw Ryan McDonagh return, Steven Stamkos leave, and the Bolts land the top free agent prize in Jake Guentzel, Julien BriseBois kept things simple this off-season, adding a little depth on the bottom-six with Pontus Holmberg while also bringing in an intriguing younger player in Jakob Pelletier.