Best Franchise Frankness Podcasts (2024)

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Host Adam Denker says goodbye to Locked On Lightning. Locked On Avalanche joins the show 57:04

23m ago57:04

57:04

On today's episode, we say farewell to long-time host Adam Denker. Adam discusses his time hosting Locked On Lightning over the last four years and invites Kyle and Chris from Locked On Avalanche on for some reminiscing. The guys also recount the offseason for their respective teams and lay out their expectations thus far. Join us as we mark the en…

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Eric Gee: The Power of Personality 26:48

1h ago26:48

26:48

On episode #241 of The Author Factor Podcast, I am having a conversation with nonfiction book author Eric Gee. Eric has administered personality-based life coaching for more than 20 years and has created the Utopia project website and Utopia 16 assessment, which has reached over half a million users since 2016. He recently published his first book,…

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The Week in Geek PRESENTS Cuba Gooding Jr 7:49

3h ago7:49

7:49

The Week in Geek PRESENTS Cuba Gooding Jr. Cuba joins the show to discuss his latest movie ANGELS FALLEN: WARRIORS OF PEACE Cuba and D-Squared also discuss his Faith, and his time spent here in New Orleans filming his movie "Bayou Caviar" Finally we close out with "Boyz N the Hood" All that and more on The Week in Geek with D Squared. Sunday nights…

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The Week in Geek Recaps Disney's D23 Conference 08-11-24 49:45

1d ago49:45

49:45

The Week in Geek Recaps All the Big News from Disney's D23 Conference. Pixar teases us with Incredibles 3 and Toy Story 5. Then Skungy gets really upset about the new Snow White trailer and it's lack of actual dwarves. Then we get into the Star Wars reveals, with the Mandalorian & Grogu trailer, the Andor series update, and the Goonies....whoops, S…

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The Week in Geek PRESENTS Weird Al Yankovic 7:53

1d ago7:53

7:53

The Week in Geek PRESENTS Weird Al Yankovic Al is out promoting his newest song POLKA MANIA!!! D-Squared and Al discuss who is on the new track, and who he wanted but didn't get. Also we talk about the Bathroom where he recorded "My Bologna" as well as Mosh Pitting to "Alternative Polka"!!! All that and more on The Week in Geek with D Squared. Sund…

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The three trades the Lightning should make to get better 36:36

5d ago36:36

36:36

Even though the Lightning have cooled off when it comes to making moves this offseason, there are still moves the team needs to make in order to improve the roster. We take a look at some of the names the Lightning must deal out of Tampa Bay in order to further pursue their Stanley Cup aspirations. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Indeed Stil…

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Angela Frank: Your Marketing Ecosystem: How Brands Can Market Less and Sell More 23:08

5d ago23:08

23:08

On episode #240 of The Author Factor Podcast, I am having a conversation with nonfiction book author Angela Frank. Angela is a seasoned fractional Chief Marketing Officer and the founder of the Growth Directive, a marketing consultancy that helps brands build sustainable marketing programs. With over a decade's experience in generating multi-millio…

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Interview with Barbara Reguero of Maid Right with Premium Service Brands in New Rochelle, New York 40:37

5d ago40:37

40:37

In this episode, I talk with Barbara Reguero about her transition from working on Wall Street for 23 years to owning a Maid Right franchise with Premium Service Brands. Barbara shares her story about how she has grown her business since she started it in February of 2015, her thoughts on being awarded the Franchisee of the Year in 2020 during a cha…

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Being Non-Consensus and Right in VC with Jason Shuman & Will Quist 39:37

7d ago39:37

39:37

What do Primary GP Jason Shuman and Slow Ventures Partner Will Quist have in common? At first glance, not much, given how differently their firms approach firm building and VC "platforms." At Primary, their Impact team outnumbers investors 2:1, while Slow consists of 3 GPs, and 3 GPs only. But in a surprising twist, they agree on more than one woul…

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Why fans shouldn't sleep on the Tampa Bay Lightning in 2024-25 36:14

8d ago36:14

36:14

It seems that there is some that believe the Tampa Bay Lightning will have a setback season. Host Adam Denker believes the Bolts in fact take a step forward this year. He explains some of the reasons why, as well as sets some expectations for the team as a whole, and individuals. For you next listen, check out out the Locked On NHL podcast, where t…

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Scott Allan: International Best Selling Author 27:47

12d ago27:47

27:47

On episode #239 of The Author Factor Podcast, I am having a conversation with nonfiction book author, Scott Allan. Scott has published 36 of his own books and sold over 200,000 copies worldwide. He is known for his powerful self-help books like "Relaunch Your Life" and "Empower Your Thoughts." Learn more about by visiting Scott Allan by visiting Sc…

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Summer of '04 : Bolts take Game 4 behind Nikolai Khabibulin's shutout 27:09

13d ago27:09

27:09

We continue out Summer of 2004 rewatch as we discuss the Lightning taking Game 4 behind the spectacular performance of Nikolai Khabibulin in net. Khabibulin picked up his third shutout of the series while making 33 saves to give the Lightning a 3-1 series lead heading back to Tampa Bay. We discuss the win, as well as making some comparisons between…

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How the course of Lightning could have been changed in 2020 30:13

14d ago30:13

30:13

We have had plenty of nostalgia over the past week with our rewatch of the 2004 Stanley Cup run. On today's episode we receive a more recent dose of nostalgia with a look back on the seasons between 2020 and 2022. We discuss some of the moves the Lightning could have, and should have made to keep that team together. We also discuss the way Julien B…

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When will the '04 Lightning to show their Stanley Cup form? How the modern-day Bolts champs compare 26:45

20d ago26:45

26:45

We continue our 2004 Stanley Cup Playoff rewatch as we discuss Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals. We a take a look at the Lightning in the early stages of their playoff run. The Lightning would win Game 3 to take a 2-1 series lead over the Islanders. We discuss the comparisons between the Bolts then, and the 2020 Lightning run. Support…

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Interview with Edwin Greer, Multi-Unit Franchise Owner on Lessons on Scaling A Franchise to the Next Level 28:53

18d ago28:53

28:53

In this episode, I talk with Edwin Greer about his start in franchising after a career in the military and how he has grown his franchise portfolio with two brands to a total of 53 locations with his business partner. He shares lessons he has learned along the way, how he improved his leadership skills to have better employee retention, how he has …

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Gregory Mohr: Real Freedom and Why Franchises Are Worth Considering 24:17

19d ago24:17

24:17

On episode #238 of The Author Factor Podcast, I am having a conversation with nonfiction book author Gregory Mohr. Greg is a visionary entrepreneur and the CEO of Franchise Maven, who transitioned from a microelectronic circuit engineer to guiding countless individuals towards success in franchising. His impressive background includes managing Taco…

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The pros and cons of the Lightning making an aggressive trade 32:13

22d ago32:13

32:13

We continue our conversation on some trade buzz surrounding the Lightning over the last week. We lay out the pros and cons of making such a deal, and how recent history would hold the Lightning back from making such a trade. We also wrap things off with some discussion on other options besides Victor Hedman that could be the next captain. Support U…

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How the Lightning land Trevor Zegras and Frank Vatrano 32:29

1M ago32:29

32:29

On today's episode we further discuss the ongoing rumor of the Lightning being in talks with the Anaheim Ducks to aquire Frank Vatrano. Adam goes a step further by making the case for why the Lightning should also attempt to pursue Trevor Zegras as well. We list some of the things the Bolts might have to give up in the process of trading for those …

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Reimagining local election coverage for community trust with NYU’s Jay Rosen 1:10:36

26d ago1:10:36

1:10:36

Jay Rosen, a prominent media theorist and professor of journalism at New York University, discusses the critical role of local election coverage and the Citizens Agenda model as an alternative to the traditional horse race approach. He emphasizes the need for local journalists to ground election coverage in the concerns of their communities, addres…

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Tracy Hardin: What You Need to Know About IT Without the Geek Speak 28:43

27d ago28:43

28:43

On episode #237 of The Author Factor Podcast, I am having a conversation with nonfiction book author Tracy Hardin. Tracy is the founder of Next Century Technologies, an IT managed services provider based in Lexington, Kentucky. Earlier this year, I assisted her in creating her book series, "What You Need to Know About IT Without the Geek Speak." Le…

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Looking back on the Captain's exit. Who's to blame? Trade rumor mill starts to turn 35:45

1M ago35:45

35:45

Now that some time has passed we take a unbiased look back on the exit of Steven Stamkos. We discuss who is to blame and how we will view it a year from now. It seems as though the Lightning are not done making moves as it was reported that they are currently in talks to acquire Frank Vatrano from the Anaheim Ducks. Will the Bolts be able to close …

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Interview with Dez Herrera of 360 Painting and House Doctors with Premium Service Brands in Raleigh, North Carolina 49:49

28d ago49:49

49:49

In this episode, I talk with Dez and Jesse Herrera of 360 Painting and House Doctors with Premium Service Brands in Raleigh, North Carolina. They purchased an existing 360 Painting franchise and added on a House Doctors franchise. They share their story, how they got started, lessons they've learned since joining the franchise, and what they like m…

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The Lightning get blanked in Game 2. Discussing the parallels of '04 and today. 27:56

1M ago27:56

27:56

As we continue our rewatch of the 2004 Stanley Cup Playoffs. The Lightning went into Game 2 riding high after kicking off the series with a win in Game 1. The Islanders would end up blanking the Bolts 3-0 to even the series up. We recap the loss, as well as analyze some of the parallels between the 2004 Lightning and the 2024 Lightning. Support Us …

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The Summer of 2004 begins! Lightning kick off their playoff run in Game 1 vs. Islanders 34:13

1M ago34:13

34:13

Join us as we go back in time to the spring of 2004 as the Lightning kick off their run to the Stanley Cup against the Islanders. We discuss all the nostalgia that hits in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals. We also marvel over the performance of goaltender Nikolai Khabibulin. The Russian goaltender propelled the Bolts to a 3-0 win in w…

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The rise and evolution of nonprofit news: Exit interview with INN's Sue Cross 1:06:16

1M ago1:06:16

1:06:16

Sue Cross, the recently retired executive director of the Institute for Nonprofit News (INN), shares her insights on the remarkable growth and impact of nonprofit news. She highlights the evolving landscape of newsroom founders, the crucial role of community support, and strategies to maintain journalistic independence from funders. Cross also addr…

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Barry LaBov: The Power of Differentiation 24:16

1M ago24:16

24:16

On episode #236 of The Author Factor Podcast, I am having a conversation with nonfiction book author Barry LaBov. Barry is the founder and CEO of LaBov Marketing, Communications, and Training and a two-time Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year. With 40 years of experience, Barry has helped some of the biggest names in various industries discover …

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Who will step up big after the exit of Stamkos? Looking at where Tampa Bay stacks up in the Atlantic 34:44

1M ago34:44

34:44

With moves yet to be made all around, and moves already made, we take a premature look at the where the Lightning rank within the Atlantic Division. We also discuss who will step up and make themselves a star in Tampa Bay. We discuss the possibility of Anthony Cirelli being that player. We wrap things up with some very early predictions for the sea…

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Interview with Arica and Rodney Clay of Cheeky Monkeys in Highland Village, Texas 35:26

1M ago35:26

35:26

In this episode, I talk with Arica and Rodney Clay who started a Cheeky Monkeys franchise in Highland Village, Texas. They share their story about how they got started, why they chose Cheeky Monkeys, and the benefits they've found from being one of the first franchisees in the United States with the Cheeky Monkeys brand which was originally started…

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It's Victor Hedman's time to take the "C" in Tampa Bay 36:53

1M ago36:53

36:53

With the first week of the NHL offseason behind us we take a look back on the first two days that transpired. We go over the departure of Steven Stamkos to the extension of Victor Hedman. While on the subject of Hedman we try to envision what his potential captaincy will look like. We imagine the positives with the veteran Swede at the head of the …

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Ray Hartjen: Me, Myself, and My Multiple Myeloma 31:21

1M ago31:21

31:21

On episode #235 of The Author Factor Podcast, I am having a conversation with nonfiction book author Ray Hartjen. Ray, a marketing professional and musician, was diagnosed with multiple myeloma in March 2019. His career spans organizational development, corporate communications, public relations, and marketing. Inspired by his stepmother’s battle w…

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Interview with Bruce Morgan, Franchise Business Coach and Franchisee with Kitchen Tune-Up 39:56

1M ago39:56

39:56

In this episode, I talk with Bruce Morgan, who started a Kitchen Tune-Up franchise with his wife in Colorado Springs, Colorado nearly 30 years ago and today is the franchise business coach for new franchisees in the Kitchen Tune-Up franchise system with Home Franchise Concepts. Bruce shares his story about how he got into franchising, lessons he ha…

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The Steven Stamkos era comes to an end in Tampa Bay 35:22

2M ago35:22

35:22

July 1, 2024, will forever be known as a dark day in Lightning history. It was announced that franchise icon and captain Steven Stamkos would be leaving Tampa Bay to sign a four-year deal worth $32 million to play in Nashville. We discuss the news and why it is so shocking, while also pointing out why it is not a surprise. We go in depth about what…

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The Lightning shake things up with a big weekend of trades 33:33

2M ago33:33

33:33

The Tampa Bay Lightning shocked us all as they made a flurry of trades of the weekend. The Bolts started things off as they traded away Mikhail Sergachev to the Utah Hockey Club. They Lightning would receive J.J. Moser, Conor Geekie, and a couple of draft picks. They were not done as they eventually traded away Tanner Jeannot by striking a deal wit…

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Endowment Investing with University of Chicago’s Joanna Rupp 38:08

2M ago38:08

38:08

Joanna Rupp, Managing Director of Private Equity at the University of Chicago, sits down with Nick & Beezer to shine a light on the often opaque world of endowments, including what separates an endowment from a foundation, how they consider small funds v. big funds and the fallout from an avalanche of capital being thrown at VCs. Then (announcement…

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Dwight Heck: Give A Heck - How to Live Life on Purpose and Not by Accident 23:56

2M ago23:56

23:56

On episode #234 of The Author Factor Podcast, I am having a conversation with nonfiction book author Dwight Heck. Dwight, a financial educator with a remarkable journey, has turned his personal trials into a mission to transform others' financial lives. With over two decades of experience, Dwight has dedicated his career to helping families and bus…

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Do the Lightning have a backup plan for Steven Stamkos? 34:03

2M ago34:03

34:03

As July 1st comes ever closer, we wrestle with the very real possibility that Steven Stamkos could leave Tampa Bay this summer. With everyday that goes by without a contract being signed, the noise starts to grow louder and louder. We also discuss how active the Lightning could be at the NHL Draft. Should the Bolts hold onto their draft picks? Supp…

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Building a Nonprofit News Powerhouse with Mississippi Today’s Mary Margaret White 52:52

2M ago52:52

52:52

Mary Margaret White, CEO and executive director of Mississippi Today, discusses her journey in helping readers and philanthropy understand the value of journalism as a civic good. She shares insights on the history and growth of Mississippi Today, which launched in 2016 to fill a need for Capitol reporting and has since expanded to cover a wide ran…

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Have the tides really shifted in Florida hockey? Moves to look out for this summer 33:11

2M ago33:11

33:11

Now that the season has concluded, we take a quick look back on some of the storylines from around the league. After the Panthers captured their first Stanley Cup last night we discuss the idea that the Lightning are now the little brother in the Florida rivalry. We also dive into some of the possibilities that might occur this summer with the Ligh…

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Interview with Jesus Barrios with The Grout Medic, Kitchen Wise / Closet Wise, Window Gang and 360° Painting Franchises with Premium Service Brands in Denver, Colorado 38:39

2M ago38:39

38:39

In this episode, I talk with Jesus Barrios about The Grout Medic franchise which he and his father Harold started in November of 2006 (which was acquired by Premium Service Brands in 2021). Since then, they have added a Kitchen Wise / Closet Wise franchise in May of 2024 and are opening a 360° Painting franchise in June of 2024. Jesus shares his fa…

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Has Steven Stamkos played his last game in Tampa Bay? 31:36

2M ago31:36

31:36

On today's episode we wrap up our player review segment with a look back on the season of Steven Stamkos. We discuss his accomplishment of scoring 40 goals for the seventh time in his career. We also dive into the unknown and wonder if he will resign to finish his career in Tampa Bay. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! eBay Motors For parts tha…

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Nikita Kucherov etches his name into the record books with a 100-assist season 27:34

2M ago27:34

27:34

Nikita Kucherov 2023-24 season will down as arguably one of the best seasons held by someone not named Wayne Gretzky. Kucherov notched 44 goals while becoming the fifth player ever to record 100 assists in a season. We discuss his phenomenal 144-point season while wondering whether or not these accomplishments could be achieved again next season. S…

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Victor Hedman has an offensive resurgence in 2023. Can he replicate it in 2024? 31:37

2M ago31:37

31:37

Despite struggles on defense, Victor Hedman was able to put fantastic offensive numbers. The veteran defenseman tallied 13 goals while also accumulating 76 points. Both of those marks are not far off from previous career highs for the Swede. We take a look back on the season he had while also discussing when we will possibly see a decline begin. Su…

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Geoffrey Klein: The Content Beast 28:55

2M ago28:55

28:55

On episode #233 of The Author Factor Podcast, I am having a conversation with nonfiction book author Geoffrey Klein. Bridging the worlds of film, law, and marketing, Geoffrey is a TEDx speaker, visual content expert, and author of the book, The Content Beast: Create Story Driven Content to Connect with Your Audience. Geoffrey’s book is a must-read …

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Brayden Point can count himself among the elite after another 40-goal season 32:06

2M ago32:06

32:06

Brayden Point followed up his previous 50-goal season by notching 46 goals in his 2023-24 campaign. Does another 45-plus goals propel Brayden Point into the conversation with the rest of the elite players in the NHL? Join Adam Denker as he evaluates Brayden Point's season, as well as makes the case for Point being a top 10-player. Support Us By Sup…

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Interview with Frank Fiume, Founder of i9 Sports and Host of the Emerging Brands Podcast 32:26

2M ago32:26

32:26

In this episode, I talk with Frank Fiume, founder of i9 Sports about the start of his franchise, how he grew his business, lessons he learned from challenging times in the business, and key lessons that he shares in his excellent book Running with My Head Down. This is a fascinating discussion about what it takes to be successful in franchising and…

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Andrei Vasilevskiy looks to prove he is still a Vezina-level goaltender 34:15

2M ago34:15

34:15

Andrei Vasilevskiy spent the first two months of the season as he was recovering from offseason back surgery. He would eventually make his return in November to help the Lightning lock down a wild card spot in the playoffs. In Big Cat fashion, he took his game to another level in the playoffs as he did his best to weather the offensive onslaught fr…

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Looking back on a less-than-memorable tenure for Matt Dumba 26:28

2M ago26:28

26:28

Join us as we continue our player reviews, and today we discuss Matt Dumba. The veteran defenseman was a late addition to the Lightning, as he was dealt from Arizona at the trade deadline. Dumba was unimpressive in his 18 games in Tampa and is set to become a unrestricted free agent this summer. We discuss how he played in Tampa, as well as if he w…

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How can the Lightning salvage the Conor Sheary dilemma? 30:10

2M ago30:10

30:10

One of the obstacles in the Lightning's mission this offseason to clear cap space is Conor Sheary. Sheary is coming off his inaugural season in Tampa Bay where there wasn't much left to be desired. Sheary dealt with injury while not putting up much in the offensive department. Will the Lightning be able to deal Sheary this offseason or be left stuc…

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Doug "Odie" Slocum: Violent Positivity 24:13

2M ago24:13

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On episode #232 of The Author Factor Podcast, I am having a conversation with nonfiction book author, Doug "Odie" Slocum. Doug, a retired Brigadier General, spent 35 years in the Air Force and Air National Guard. He commanded the 127th Wing to national acclaim and piloted over 4100 hours in America's fiercest fighters. Recently, Doug published his …

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How the Lightning can copy the Panthers' winning recipe to get back to the top 27:23

2M ago27:23

27:23

Just like their fans, the Lightning are sitting at home watching the Panthers inch ever closer to their first Stanley Cup championship. The Lightning have a lot of soul searching and roster moves to make in the offseason. Should the Bolts try to replicate the formula the Panthers have down South? We discuss their winning attitude, as well as the im…

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