In this episode, we dive into our comprehensive predictions for the upcoming NHL season. We'll analyze team standings, potential playoff outcomes, and trophy winners. Our discussion spans the Central, Pacific, Metro, and Atlantic divisions, evaluating teams like Dallas, Colorado, New Jersey, and Toronto. We also debate key NHL awards contenders, including the Hart, Norris, Vezina, and Calder Trophies.

00:00 Welcome to Overtime Hockey Talk

00:26 Season Predictions and Trophies

00:45 Reflecting on Past Seasons

03:51 Playoff Bracket Predictions

04:12 Central Division Insights

09:03 Pacific Division Breakdown

14:47 Eastern Conference Overview

19:57 Atlantic Division Analysis

24:31 Stanley Cup Predictions

29:17 Rookie of the Year Predictions

31:35 Logan Stankovic's Promising Start

33:02 Dallas Stars Lineup Analysis

34:56 Norris Trophy Predictions

37:29 Lady Byng Trophy Predictions

39:05 Rocket Richard Trophy Predictions

41:11 Art Ross Trophy Predictions

44:14 Selke Trophy Predictions

48:40 Coach and GM of the Year Predictions

51:08 Vezina Trophy Predictions

54:22 Hart Trophy Predictions

59:45 Hockey Season Kickoff and Final Thoughts

In part two of our Metropolitan Division preview for the 2024-25 NHL season, we dive into the New York Rangers, New Jersey Devils, and New York Islanders. We discuss key players, preseason injuries, and potential impact on the season, as well as the importance of new additions like Riley Smith for the Rangers and Jacob Markstrom for the Devils. We also analyze the Islanders' reliance on Ilya Sorokin and the effectiveness of their unchanged roster. Join us as we evaluate where these teams might finish and how they'll shape up as the season progresses.

00:00 Welcome to Part Two of the Metropolitan Division Preview

00:50 Rangers and Islanders Preseason Recap

03:05 Rangers' Forward Group Analysis

07:05 Concerns About Rangers' Defensive Depth

12:57 Igor Shesterkin's Contract Year and Expectations

16:01 Comparing Truba and Cronwall's Careers

19:18 Rangers' Season Predictions

19:28 New Jersey Devils' Roster Additions

21:01 Sheldon Keefe's Impact on the Devils

25:28 New York Islanders' Goaltending Concerns

28:39 Islanders' Roster and Playoff Prospects

32:40 Wrapping Up and What's Next

We dive into an in-depth analysis of the Metropolitan Division, focusing on the Columbus Blue Jackets, Washington Capitals, and Carolina Hurricanes. We discuss the impacts of player losses, prospective trades, young player development, and the challenges faced by each team in the upcoming season.

00:00 Intro

02:25 Columbus Blue Jackets

22:59 Washington Capitals

38:04 Carolina Hurricanes'