For the longest time, the captain’s pride served the Lightning well. Steven Stamkos helped create — and enforce — a certain standard in the Tampa Bay locker room. He was the conduit between the coaching staff and the players.

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The postseason this year will likely be murder on your playoff brackets and fantasy pools, but it'll be fantastic theater.