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2023-2024 Tampa Bay Lightning In the System

Complete list and history of team captains in Tampa Bay

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The Tampa Bay Lightning are coming off a disappointing playoff exit, losing to the Colorado Avalanche in the Stanley Cup Final. However, the Lightning still have a lot of talent on their roster, and they are expected to be a contender again in 2023-24.

One of the biggest questions facing the Lightning is who will be their captain. Steven Stamkos has been the team's captain since 2013, but he is entering the final year of his contract. If Stamkos re-signs with the Lightning, he will likely remain the captain. However, if he leaves, the Lightning will need to find a new captain.

There are several players who could potentially be the next captain of the Lightning. Victor Hedman is a five-time All-Star and one of the best defensemen in the NHL. Nikita Kucherov is a two-time Art Ross Trophy winner and one of the most dynamic players in the league. Brayden Point is a rising star who has already established himself as one of the top centers in the NHL.

Ultimately, the decision of who will be the next captain of the Lightning will be up to head coach Jon Cooper. Cooper will need to consider a number of factors, including leadership, experience, and performance on the ice.

In addition to finding a new captain, the Lightning will also need to address some other issues this offseason. The team needs to improve its depth on defense and add some more scoring to its lineup. The Lightning also need to find a way to be more consistent on the road.

If the Lightning can address these issues, they have the potential to be a Stanley Cup contender again in 2023-24.