With the NHL season just ahead, we analyze which teams and players will surprise and disappoint this season. Will the Ottawa Senators or Utah Mammoth surprise? Which team will hit rock bottom this season? Is Alex Ovechkin going to show his age this season? We delve into our predictions for the year ahead.

Plus, we have the latest news on contract extensions for Oilers coach Kris Knoblauch and Jackson LaCombe of the Ducks and Niko Mikkola with the Panthers and a big penalty filled presason game between the Lightning and Panthers.

All this and more on today's Locked On NHL Podcast with Rachel Donner and Gil Martin.

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