The Hockey News' Edward Fraser, Ryan Kennedy and Ken Campbell continue their division previews with a look at the Central, one of the league's strongest divisions.

Do the Avalanche have any hope of improving on a miserable 2016/17? (0:26)| Can newly acquired Steve Mason finally help the Jets' goaltending get over the hump? (5:58)| Does Minnesota have enough star power to break through a tough division? (14:00) | The Blues look poised to make a jump after the Brayden Schenn trade. (17:06) | The Blackhawks still have questions on their back end after an entertaining offseason. (23:35) | Ken is skeptical Nashville's strength down the middle even after a franchise-best season. (30:00)| The Stars won the offseason, but is their dynamic offense good enough to lead them to cup contention? (36:17)