No league will say it, but the people in the front office obviously want the best matchup that will bring in the most viewership for a championship final. What would that matchup be with the teams that are remaining in the playoffs?

We also take a look at the FanDuel odds for the teams remaining to win the Stanley Cup. The Toronto Maple Leafs and Edmonton Oilers are at the top of the list while the Florida Panthers and Seattle Kraken are at the bottom. But can a case be made for Florida and Seattle just as much as it can for Toronto and Edmonton? We discuss.

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NHL parity creates chaos: Colorado Avalanche stand tall while Eastern Conference contenders stumble. Can teams like the Edmonton Oilers and Toronto Maple Leafs recover from rocky starts, or are we witnessing a changing of the guard in NHL dominance? Nick Zararis and Hunter Hodies spotlight the tight playoff race, dissecting the Carolina Hurricanes and New Jersey Devils’ regular season prowess—yet questioning their playoff potential. The conversation covers the Oilers’ alarming goaltending woes, Toronto’s lineup struggles after key offseason losses, and whether the Boston Bruins and Detroit Red Wings can sustain early success. Western Conference surprises such as the Anaheim Ducks and Chicago Blackhawks keep things interesting, while disappointments linger for the St. Louis Blues, Calgary Flames, and Nashville Predators. Also, they explore cross-generational NHL greatness, from Sidney Crosby and Alex Ovechkin to breakout stars Matthew Schaefer and Connor Bedard.

06:10 Playoff Predictions: East in Flux

08:15 Metro Division Race Wide Open

15:59 "Team Needs Help Beyond Stars"

19:41 "Bennington, Defense, Team's Decline"

21:11 NHL Talent Era

25:32 NHL Veterans Shine Early

28:46 Hockey's Evolving Generational Shift

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The Oilers issues grow. Minnesota gets a banner night in goal. Anaheim gets depth scoring. Buffalo's an inconsistent mess.

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