Is Anthony Cirelli’s Defensive BRILLIANCE HIDING Massive Offensive Upside for Tampa Bay Lightning?

Can Anthony Cirelli step up as the Tampa Bay Lightning’s number one center if Brayden Point’s struggles continue? Nick Morgan and Greg Stephen examine Cirelli’s impact, discussing his elite defensive skills, offensive ceiling, and whether his current shutdown role limits his true potential. The hosts compare Cirelli to Nick Suzuki, debate the importance of zone starts, and consider possible lineup shifts that could change the dynamic of the Lightning’s attack. The conversation then shifts north as the Montreal Canadiens’ breakout season grabs the spotlight. With rising stars like Suzuki, Slafkovsky, and Demidov under team-friendly deals, the Habs’ chances of dominating the Atlantic Division take center stage. Goaltending questions, cap space flexibility, and offseason moves get a thorough look. Plus, the hosts fire up the debate: Should the NHL introduce an in-season tournament to energize the regular season and keep fans engaged? 00:00 — Can Cirelli Be #1 Center? 11:00 — Canadiens' Division Chances 19:43 — NHL In-Season Tournament Debate 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 process with a $75 Sponsored Job Credit. Just go to https://indeed.com/podcast right now and support our show by saying you heard about Indeed on this podcast. Terms and conditions apply.  KALSHI  For a limited time, download the Kalshi app and use code LOCKEDON to get ten dollars when you trade ten. Kalshi. Trade on anything.  Gametime  Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime.  FanDuel  Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get one-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game.  5-Hour ENERGY  Get candy-flavored chaos with Fruity Rainbow 5-hour ENERGY®️ Shots - available online at https://5hourENERGY.com or Amazon  Rugiet  Get 15% off your treatment → https://rugiet.com/lockedonnhl Rugiet. Performance medicine for men.  FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.