The Storylines That Will DEFINE the 2026‑27 NHL Season | Ep 213

We dive straight into the New York Islanders’ final four jersey concepts in the fan Jersey Design Contest as they look to choose their new third jersey, breaking down which designs work and which ones miss the mark. From there, we get into the biggest storylines heading into the 2026‑27 NHL season, including whether the Hurricanes can go back‑to‑back, how the Panthers might bounce back now that they’re finally healthy, what the new CBA means for teams and players, and why the incoming rookie class is one of the strongest in years. Next, we rank the top 10 teams heading into the season, followed by Zach’s top 10 defensemen poised to make an impact in 2026‑27, and we wrap things up with a quick game of 82‑0

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(00:00:00) Welcome to CFB Pod

(00:09:16) Isles Fan Jersey's

(00:14:27) BIGGEST Storylines

(00:46:53) Top 10 Teams

(01:14:14) Top 10 Defenseman

(01:24:33) Outro