Tampa Bay Lightning shook up their roster with a big trade for Oliver Bjorkstrand and Yanni Gourde. Are these acquisitions enough to reignite their championship aspirations?

Nick Morgan and Greg Stephen analyze the Lightning's recent trades, focusing on Oliver Bjorkstrand's impressive late-season scoring run before his injury and Yanni Gourde's energetic return to Tampa Bay. We dissect Bjorkstrand's potential for a career year and Gourde's evolving role as a defensive specialist. They also evaluate the trade's long-term implications, weighing the cost of two first-round picks against the team's aging core and future defensive concerns.

Tune in for expert insights on how these acquisitions could reshape the Lightning's strategy and impact their competitiveness through 2027.

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