Season 3 rolls on with an in-depth look at the Eastern Conference. From the powerhouse Panthers and Lightning—already throwing down in wild, fight-filled preseason games—to the rising young stars across the Metro and Atlantic, Jonny Lazarus & Colby Cohen break down every team’s outlook heading into 2025–26.

We also dive into the contract landscape: Luke Hughes’ new deal in New Jersey and what it could mean for Lane Hutson in Montreal, Jackson Lacombe’s massive extension with the Ducks, Filip Gustavsson’s big payday in Minnesota, and Oilers bench boss Chris Knoblauch locking in his future. Plus, Jonny and Colby discuss fans overreacting about prospects being sent down, and the backlash ESPN analyst Ben McDonald sparked when he dismissed hockey on air while ESPN still holds NHL rights.

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