It’s a new season with new expectations. As has been the case over the last seven or eight seasons, those expectations for the Tampa Bay Lightning have been exceedingly high. In their season preview of the team The Athletic called it “Stanley Cup or bust”. While it might not be quite that severe (more like second round of the playoffs or bust!) the Lightning should be spending most of the regular season somewhere near the top of the standings in the Eastern Conference.
The biggest factor in making sure they reach these lofty goals is undoubtedly (indubitably?