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Tampa Bay Lightning are No. 24 in Scott Wheeler’s 2026 NHL prospect pool rankings
- Scott Wheeler ranks the Tampa Bay Lightning at No. 24 in his 2026 NHL prospect pool rankings.
- Sam O’Reilly, acquired by Tampa Bay in an offseason trade with Edmonton, is highlighted among the Lightning’s top prospects.
- The ranking covers nearly 500 prospects across all 32 NHL organizations with a daily progression from March 9 to April 8.
- Lightning’s 11 ranked prospects include players considered strong, with some cases for their ceiling as middle-six or bottom-six NHLers.
- Conor Geekie and Sam O’Reilly are highlighted as key prospects in Wheeler’s Tier 11 and higher.
- The piece notes Dylan Duke and Ethan Gauthier as notable Lightning prospects with strong pro-style games and pro potential.
- The evaluation covers player attributes like size, hands, and skating as factors in their NHL potential.
- The article provides context on the Lightning’s overall farm-system strength and potential for future NHL contributions.
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