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Opening night lines

Created by: JTBF81
Team: 2023-24 Tampa Bay Lightning
Initial Creation Date: Oct. 6, 2023
Published: Oct. 6, 2023
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With only 4 days until game one, it's looking more ans more likely something like this will be the lineup. ABB has all but locked up a spot it seems, and Watson makes the most sense as the 13th F. Merela doesn't require waivers and is best suited to start the year in Syracuse, where he can get regular playing time and be the first call up when and if needed. Johannsen has looked solid thus far, but I could see Tampa still claiming orntrafing for another G before the season starts, rather than having Tompkins as the #2/1B option.
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22$83,500,000$74,085,833$0$0$9,414,167
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Oct. 6, 2023 at 5:12 p.m.
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I like it.
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Oct. 6, 2023 at 5:24 p.m.
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Looks good, though I'm really hoping ABB finally shows something at an NHL level with us.
Hopefully playing 2RW with Stamkos lets him show off his offensive ability a little more and he finally start producing.
Would love to see Merela get regular minutes at some point

Gotta get a backup for JJ though.
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Oct. 6, 2023 at 5:35 p.m.
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no playoffs this year with that lineup smh
Oct. 6, 2023 at 6:37 p.m.
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Quoting: Brolekb2b
Looks good, though I'm really hoping ABB finally shows something at an NHL level with us.
Hopefully playing 2RW with Stamkos lets him show off his offensive ability a little more and he finally start producing.
Would love to see Merela get regular minutes at some point

Gotta get a backup for JJ though.


Merela should be the 1st call up, but since he doesn't require waivers, and Tampa rarely has guys skip Syracuse entirely, he makes the most sense to be sent down. He could still make the opening night roster though, if they don't see Watson as a fit.
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Oct. 6, 2023 at 6:40 p.m.
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no playoffs this year with that lineup smh


Ah, the usual trash response from you in basically every Tampa thread. As expected, nothing of substance added. Now back to ignore with you.
Oct. 6, 2023 at 8:55 p.m.
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Ah, the usual trash response from you in basically every Tampa thread. As expected, nothing of substance added. Now back to ignore with you.


keep living in delusion loser
Oct. 6, 2023 at 11:19 p.m.
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I agree this is the way to go. Merela is solid but he's exempt so don't risk someone else to waivers and leave him as the first call up option. I think Watson has earned himself a spot on the roster. He'll start as the 13th but man he'd be a great option to add to the insane amount of sandpaper we have accumulated. It's Barre-Boulet's time to get a look. I really like the lines you've got here and it's clear you've been watching unlike some "Tampa" fans who are spewing garbage on CF. Lines look killer fr. Loved Paul with Stammer last year, and that 3rd line has looked excellent in preseason. This is the way to go 100%
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Oct. 7, 2023 at 3:01 p.m.
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keep living in delusion loser


Back under your bridge now troll. I know you're fuming because the team looks to have given ABB.a deserved roster spot, but I guess that's why they're full time NHL staff and talent evaluators while you remain a fake Tampa fan and definite troll.
Oct. 7, 2023 at 3:03 p.m.
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Back under your bridge now troll. I know you're fuming because the team looks to have given ABB.a deserved roster spot, but I guess that's why they're full time NHL staff and talent evaluators while you remain a fake Tampa fan and definite troll.


keep telling yourself lies loser, I love how mad you get when I tell you facts
 
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