Matt Marchese and Mike Futa continue their tour of the NHL in the Central Division, talking Stars with Brien Rea! He discusses his expectations for the team in heading into the season, Jake Oettinger's fresh start with new head coach Glen Gulutzan, and Jason Robertson's key role up front. Next up, Conor McGahey (16:35), Avalanche radio play-by-play voice, checks in on Gabriel Landeskog's impact back in the lineup, if Martin Nečas can find consistency this season, the strength of the team's tandem in goal, and where Victor Olofsson best fits. Later, Sportsnet's Sean Reynolds (47:05) shares the latest news from Winnipeg as the Jets ramp up for opening night. He chats about how Jonathan Toews has looked in his return to NHL, the team's identity in 2025-26, Kyle Connor's contract status, and much more!

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Matt Marchese and Mike Futa open Friday's show discussing Kris Knoblauch's extension to stay in Edmonton for three more years. Elliotte Friedman, Sportsnet NHL insider and host of 32 Thoughts, joins the guys to weigh in on the coach's new deal and if it could sway Connor McDavid's looming contract situation. They take a closer look at last night's physical preseason matchup between the Panthers and Lightning, what to expect from the Flames this season, and Jackson LaCombe's eight-year deal with the Ducks. Elliotte wraps up with his picks for some surprising teams heading into the 2025-26 season.

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Matt Marchese and Mike Futa open Thursday's program responding to your calls and texts on the "Hockey Hotline"! The guys continue their tour of all 32 teams with Mollie Walker (31:35), Rangers reporter for the New York Post. She shares her view on Artemi Panarin's future in the Big Apple, which new additions are poised to make an impact, what Mike Sullivan offers behind the bench, and J.T. Miller's role as captain. Then, Sportsnet's Anna Dua (50:07) joins Matt and Mike in-studio to share their preseason picks for some NHL awards including the Hart, Art Ross, Rocket Richard, Vezina, and more. Anna sticks around for the final segment to join the guys as they read through more of your texts!

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