Lightning Training Camp Day 1 & Jon Cooper's Message | Daily Strike - September 18, 2026

The Tampa Bay Lightning hit the ice for their first official practice of the 2026-27 season, and today's Daily Strike breaks down everything you need to know from Day 1 of Training Camp. Hear from Head Coach Jon Cooper, J.J. Moser, Brandon Hagel, and GM Julien BriseBois as the Bolts begin preparations for the NHL's new 84-game schedule.

In this episode, Steve Versnick recaps the first practice at TGH Ice Plex, discusses the challenges and opportunities created by a shortened preseason, and previews Sunday's preseason opener against the Nashville Predators.

Also on today's show:

• Takeaways from the Lightning's first Training Camp practice
• Jon Cooper's message to the team heading into the season
• Brandon Hagel on the competition in the Eastern Conference
• Julien BriseBois on adjusting to the NHL's new schedule format
• Preseason opener preview vs. Nashville
• This Day in Lightning History: Tampa Bay's first-ever game in 1992
• Season opener and home opener reminders

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