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PREVIEW: The Metropolitan division is a mess | Who gets in and who starts over?
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The Metropolitan Division used to be the NHL's best, now, your guess is as good as ours. With strong playoff bellwethers like the Carolina Hurricanes and Washington Capitals at the top of the pecking order, hosts Nick Zararis and Andrew Chelney debate who's most likely to join them in the postseason from the upstart Columbus Blue Jackets, the retooling New York Rangers and the oft injured New Jersey Devils.
0:00 Intro: Metro Division preview begins
5:24 Flyers: Young talent but lacking depth
11:25 Penguins: Facing a tough rebuilding phase
20:00 Islanders: Potential for surprise with goaltending
25:24 Rangers: Questions about roster and leadership
32:10 Blue Jackets: Young talent ready to shine
38:13 Devils: Talented roster if they stay healthy
44:02 Hurricanes: Regular season success, playoff struggles
47:48 Capitals: Potential regression after strong season
51:12 Hosts predict Metro Division standings
PREVIEW: The Metropolitan division is a mess | Who gets in and who starts over?
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