Exploring the community’s response to Steven Stamkos leaving the Tampa Bay Lightning and its implications on the team’s new lineup and depth.
Summary
- Fans express concerns over the team’s depth scoring post-Stamkos era.
- Conflicting opinions on the team’s forward group chemistry and potential line adjustments.
- Comparisons drawn to previous Lightning lineups highlighting strengths and weaknesses.
Reactions to Lineup Changes
“We’re a one line team for sure. But Hagel and Cirelli have really good chemistry…”
Assessment of Winger Depth
“Good center depth but winger depth is truly lacking especially on the right.”
Concerns on Team’s Overall Talent
“No disrespect to the fellas but this is probably the weakest lineup the Lightning have had…”
“Time to pay for the Cups. We will probably need to take a step back this year and try to recover in 2025.”
“Top 4 forwards are dynamite. Everything else is middling at best, to downright awful at worst.”
Observations and Predictions
“Glendening is morphing into Shorsey before our eyes.”
The community reflects on the impact of Stamkos’ departure and anticipates the team’s performance in the upcoming season