Lightning Prospects to Watch | NHL News

0:00On September 13th, the Tevube Lightning's prospect showcase is kicking off soon, running from September 13th to the 15th. This is a prime opportunity for their up-and-coming talent to make a statement before the main season really gets rolling. They'll be facing off against prospects from the Carolina Hurricanes and the Nashville Predators in North Carolina, and while anyone can surprise. There are a few names that should definitely be on your radar. One player to watch is Benjamin Rao Tainin, who just had a monster season in Finland's top league, becoming the first player in years to hit at least. 70 points in earning MVP honors. This showcase is his chance to prove he can transition that success to North America and potentially make a push for an NHL spot. Then there's Sam O'Reilly, a four coming off two straight Memorial Cup wins, where he was named MVP for the regular season, playoffs, and the Cup. He's consistently put up strong numbers, and with the lightning-needing center depth, his performance, especially at the face of Dot, could make a, uh, real case for him.

1:02Dylan Duke is another forward who's been on the cusp. He's played a few NHL games, but is looking to establish himself. He's coming off a career year with the CQ's crunch, hitting career highs and goals and points, and earning offensive player of the year. This showcase and the preseason are his next steps to solidify his spot. Finally, keeping an eye on McGolley position, Harrison Menigan, a seventh round pick from last year, is making his second appearance. He had a tough but developmental first pro season, showing flashes of promise with some big save games and a shutout. He's expected to continue growing into the next level. This has been NHL News Today, powered by AI. I'm Cory with the story.