Can the New York Islanders bounce back up the standings under new front office leadership? Are the Pittsburgh Penguins nearing the end of the Sidney Crosby / Evgeni Malkin / Kris Letang era? Do the Philadelphia Flyers have enough in support of young star Matvei Michkov? And will the young Columbus Blue Jackets take a step forward? In a special Locked On NHL Metro Division Hopefuls season preview, Gil Martin (Locked On Islanders), Russ Cohen (Locked On Flyers), Jay Forster (Locked On Blue Jackets) and Hunter Hodies (Locked On Penguins) preview the upcoming NHL season for the Metro Division’s playoff hopefuls. Will the departure of Lou Lamoriello usher in a new era for the Isles? Are the Penguins destined to be one of the league’s worst teams? Can the Flyers find anything resembling strong goaltending? And are the youthful Jackets ready to break out? Plus, FanDuel over/under points projections, breakout candidates, big offseason additions, the stakes for each team, and which team is the most likely to jump into the playoff picture this season.

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We've got just two preseason games remaining before the regular season begins, so which prospects are making a case to be at MSG on opening night? Patrick and Hunter begin the show looking at the roster for tonight's preseason matchup against the Buffalo Sabres, and how the opening night roster is coming down to the wire with only a few spots remaining, and several prospects still making the case to stay in the NHL. (0:00) Then, it's time once again to talk about the goalies. While Joel Blomqvist's injury has sort of solidified who is going to play where, does Sergei Murashov deserve more of a shot to play in the big league, or does he need more development time in the AHL? They discuss if and how Murashov could see time in the NHL this year. (14:54) Finally, with training camp coming to a close and a new season on the horizon, Warrior Helmet Wednesday returns for another season, and Patrick and Hunter hand out their training camp MVP!

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The Penguins' front office has a big decision looming: should they hold onto two young prospects who still have junior eligibility or send them back? Hunter and Patrick begin the show talking about the rise of Benjamin Kindel, who was outstanding in Detroit on Monday. The question now is, what to do with him? While he may not be ready for full-time NHL action, does he deserve a nine-game tryout? (3:20). They discuss the pros and cons of each option before examining Filip Hallander (14:36) and determining whether he should be a lock for the roster. Finally, they discuss the Harrison Brunicke situation and whether he has shown enough to be in the NHL. (20:42).

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The Penguins and their fans said goodbye to their favorite goalie, Marc-Andre Fleury, in a perfect way! Patrick and Hunter begin the show recapping what was a perfect send-off for Marc-Andre Fleury on Saturday night. They go over their favorite moments of the night, what Fleury means to the city, and so much more! (0:00) Then, with the Fleury goodbye in the rearview mirror, they take a look at both of the weekend's games and go over some standouts, including Ben Kindel, Avery Hayes, and Sergei Murashov. They also discuss how a rough outing from Tristan Jarry does not soothe concerns going into the season. (12:00) Finally, the Penguins got a lot of power play work on Sunday at training camp, and also made some roster cuts over the weekend. (24:14)

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Marc-Andre Fleury is officially back in Pittsburgh, and his farewell tour began with a day at Penguins practice! Patrick and Hunter begin the show recapping Fleury's appearance at Penguins practice on Friday afternoon, as well as his post-practice comments, how the team reacted to his return, and what they're expecting for his preseason appearance. (0:00) Next, they preview Saturday night's matchup against the Blue Jackets, which will be Fleury's farewell game. However, what if it doesn't go according to plan? The big boys on the Penguins' roster will have to show up to make sure Fleury gets the farewell he deserves. (11:49) Finally, the Penguins do have a preseason game on Friday night, and they get you set for game number three when the Detroit Red Wings come to town. (20:45)

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The Penguins lost their second preseason game, but that doesn't mean it was all negative. Hunter and Patrick begin the show discussing the play of 2025 first-round pick Ben Kindel (1:30), and how another strong outing could continue his time at training camp with the big club. They also break down the play of newly-acquired goaltender Arturs Silovs (7:17), who had an up-and-down game. Along with Kindel, a couple of other prospects had worthwhile performances on Wednesday night. Finally, the Penguins have only made two cuts so far (22:00), and the reason could be so that the young players can see the kind of culture Marc-Andre Fleury, Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin, and Kris Letang have built in Pittsburgh.

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The Penguins held a very intense training camp scrimmage on Wednesday morning, and one defenseman stood out above the rest! Patrick and Hunter begin the show discussing the Penguins' very intense, 50-minute training camp intrasquad scrimmage that saw plenty of action and speed. They also discuss how, aside from netting three goals, Kris Letang showed a lot of jump and was one of the best players on the ice. Does this mean he's ready for a bounce-back season, or is this just a player looking good in camp? (0:00) Then, they take a look at the goaltending situation, but more than just how impressive young, Russian netminder Sergei Murashov has been. They discuss how Jarry has been playing, and if Joel Blomqvist's injury opens the door for other candidates. (13:07) Finally, the Penguins head to Columbus to take on the Blue Jackets for their second preseason matchup, and they get you set for that. (24:55)

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The Penguins may have lost 2-1 in the shootout to Montreal in their preseason opener, but the young guns showed a lot of promise. Despite the Penguins dropping their first game of the preseason, Patrick and Hunter begin the show discussing two of the Penguins' top prospects, Harrison Brunicke and Tristan Broz, both of whom turned in solid performances to start the preseason. The question now is, how much of it is real, and can they continue to capitalize on the momentum? (0:00) Next, the word being used to describe new head coach Dan Muse is "prepared," and that is showing in how he conducts training camp practices. Hunter shares his thoughts on day four of training camp. (13:53) Finally, on October 25, the Penguins will welcome Ron Francis, Kevin Stevens, Scotty Bowman, and Eddie Johnston to the team hall of fame. They react to the class of 2025. (27:09)

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