You've heard it before, American Thanksgiving is when you can look at the standings and determine with almost near certainty who will make the playoffs.

Well, we've looked at the standings and we have to disagree on that. We talk about the teams we think will still miss the playoffs, despite being in a playoff position. As well, who we think can jump back into a playoff spot after a poor start.

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We dive into our roster suggestions for the upcoming Four Nations Tournament and discuss who we think the general managers of each team should select. We break down the key players and predict the starting lines for Finland, Sweden, USA, and Canada. Listen in as we debate the merits of different players, weigh past performances, and consider the dynamics of potential team chemistry. Enjoy our in-depth analysis and join us as we speculate on what could be an electrifying tournament!

00:00 How We Constructed Our Four Nations Rosters

03:11 Team Finland

15:48 Team Sweden

16:01 Sweden's Forward Lineup Discussion

17:44 Sweden's Defensive and Goaltending Strategy

26:26 Comparing USA and Canada

27:24 Evaluating Goaltender Performances

28:57 Building the U.S. Roster

32:17 Debating Forward Lineups

34:25 Team USA's Defensive Strategy

36:41 Goaltending Choices for Team USA

36:42 Personal Allegiances in Hockey

38:14 Constructing Team Canada

44:13 Team Canada Defensive Pairings

49:27 Predicting Tournament Outcomes

51:16 Final Thoughts and Sign-Off

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'

We continue our preview of the Central Division by focusing on the second half of the division. We discuss the off-season moves and prospects for the Nashville Predators, St. Louis Blues, Utah Hockey Club, and Winnipeg Jets.

The episode dives deep into each team's roster changes, potential line combinations, and key factors that could influence their upcoming season. We also share their standings predictions for the Central Division, debating which teams will likely make the playoffs and which might struggle. The Nashville Predators' dynamic off-season, the St. Louis Blues' defensive concerns, Utah Hockey Club's potential, and the Winnipeg Jets' need for a strong second-line center are key highlights.

00:00 Welcome to Overtime Hockey Talk

00:34 Nashville Predators: A Transformative Offseason

10:38 St. Louis Blues: Strategic Moves and New Beginnings

15:49 Utah Hockey Club: New Team on the Block

19:58 Bubble Playoff Spot Battle

20:50 Arizona Hockey Club's Potential

21:26 Winnipeg Jets' Season Outlook

26:32 Goaltending Strategies and Concerns

30:18 Central Division Predictions

36:03 Final Thoughts and Upcoming Previews

We preview the NHL's Central Division for the upcoming 2024-25 regular season.

Which teams won and lost free agency? Who improved their team the most, and who looks a lot worse than they did at the end of the playoffs?

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We analyze the Conference Finals of the NHL's Stanley Cup Playoffs between the Edmonton Oilers and Dallas Stars, and the Florida Panthers against the New Yorks Rangers.

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Join Mark Paul and Justin Baker as they dive into the thrilling world of NHL playoffs, discussing team strategies, standout players, and the latest coaching changes shaping the game.

NHL Playoffs, Hockey Analysis, Coaching Changes, Playoff Predictions, Goalie Interference Debate,

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00:00 Opening Banter and Playoff Atmosphere

05:01 Round Two Match-ups and Team Depth Analysis

15:01 Goaltending Battles and Impact Players

25:01 Coaching Vacancies and Potential Hires

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In this episode of Overtime Hockey Talk, hosts Mark Paul and Justin Baker dive deep into the NHL playoffs, sharing their analysis and predictions. We kick off by talking about the heartbreak of missing the playoffs for an eighth straight year for the Detroit Red Wings. We dissect all the Eastern Conference playoff match-ups with in-depth analysis on the Rangers vs. Capitals, Carolina vs. Islanders, Panthers vs. Lightning, and the heavily anticipated Bruins vs. Leafs.

The conversation takes a turn to the Western Conference, predicting the Jets vs. Avalanche as a highlight series. Throughout the episode, we discuss key players, team dynamics, and the importance of goaltending, concluding with their predictions for the matchups.