In this episode we discuss updates on a possible Connor McDavid and Jack Eichel contract extensions. Then we get Marco Rossi signing a new contract with the Minnesota Wild. Next, Luke Hughes and New Jersey Devils are in a stalemate in contract talks. We then head into the biggest storylines heading into the 2025-26 NHL season, from Mitch Marner's return in Toronto, to Sabres riding 14 season playoff drought & much more!

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In this episode, we break down the Chicago Blackhawks signing Frank Nazar to a contract extension and what it means for the future of their rebuild. We also react to Team USA’s Olympic orientation roster and what it says about their chances heading into the 2026 Winter Olympics. Plus, we discuss the NHL teams under the most pressure going into the 2025-26 season—who needs to step up the most this year?

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(01:03) Frank Nazar Signs Extension

(03:47) State of Hawks Rebuild

(19:47) Team USA Orientation Camp Invites

(30:07) Teams with most pressure

(45:35) O/U Player Point Totals

(48:09) Outro

In this episode, we dive into the Detroit Red Wings’ current situation and evaluate how Steve Yzerman has performed as GM. We then get into the buzz around teams calling on Mason McTavish — including the Montreal Canadiens, who carry major expectations heading into the season with Lane Hutson front and center. After that, we give our predictions for Team USA and Team Canada’s Olympic rosters. To wrap it up, Preston reacts to Zach’s Top 10 Goaltenders in the NHL.

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(00:01:02) Red Wings talk

(00:19:18) Teams calling on McTavish

(00:24:35) Canadiens/Hutson expectations

(00:39:44) USA/CAN Olympic Roster predictions

(00:56:40) Zach's Top 10 Tendy's

(01:01:22) Outro

In this episode, we kick things off with some quick NHL news updates from around the league. Then, we dive into our picks for the 5 most underrated players heading into the 2025-26 NHL season. After that, we break down 5 players we believe are poised for a breakout year. We also share 5 U23 players we'd build a franchise around today. To wrap things up, Preston reacts to Zach's Top 10 defensemen heading into the new season

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(00:43) Quick Hitters

(06:08) Our Breakout Candidates

(25:06) Our Most Underrated Players

(32:52) Build A Franchise Around U23 Players

(50:27) Zach's Top 10 Defenseman

(54:43) Outro

In this episode, we break down the latest NHL news, including Kaapo Kakko re-signing with the Seattle Kraken and the Hurricanes locking up Jackson Blake with an eight-year extension. Then we dive into the situation in Minnesota—what’s going on with Marco Rossi, and why haven’t the Wild opened extension talks with Kirill Kaprizov yet? After that, we reveal our Way Too Early NHL Playoff Predictions. To wrap things up, Preston reacts to Zach’s Top 10 Wingers list, and Zach responds to Preston’s Top 10 #2 Overall Picks from the last 20 years.

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(00:59) Quick Hitters

(13:23) Wild/Rossi

(18:47) Kaprizov extension?

(27:04) Way too early playoff predictions

(40:01) Zach's Top 10 Wingers

(43:18) Preston's top 10 2nd ovr picks

(52:03) Outro

In this episode, we break down the latest news from around the NHL. We start with Bowen Byram signing a new deal with the Sabres and Lukas Dostal re-upping with the Ducks. Then we dive into the Pittsburgh Penguins’ offseason — is it finally time to consider trading Sidney Crosby?

Next, we discuss the rumors surrounding the Devils potentially shopping Dougie Hamilton. To wrap things up, Preston reacts to Zach’s list of the top 10 centers in the NHL right now.

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(00:44) Quick Hitters

(23:48) Penguins Need to Blow it Up

(39:14) Devils Shopping Dougie Hamilton

(46:47) Zach's Top 10 Centers

(52:29) Outro

In this episode, we break down the finalized NHL CBA and what it means for the future of the league — from cap changes to contract impacts. We then dive into the Bowen Byram situation and debate whether he’ll be wearing a Sabres jersey this season. Next, we highlight three NHL teams that we believe have the brightest futures based on young talent, prospects, and direction. To wrap things up, we play a fun round of Puckdoku and test our hockey brainpower.

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(01:18) New CBA Finzalized

(08:32) Decentralized draft 2026

(11:25) Byram Still unsigned

(22:03) Teams with Brightest Future's

(37:56) Our WAY Too Early Playoff Predictions

(48:09) Puckdoku

(52:18) Outro

NHL Free Agency has gotten underway, and we're going to unpack it all. With Zach and Jimmy joining us for the episode, we get into the biggest surprises, teams that have improved the most so far, and our winners/losers. Then Jimmy gets into the Boston Bruins' free agency, followed by Zach getting involved with the Toronto Maple Leafs, which includes Mitch Marner being part of a sign-and-trade deal with the Golden Knights. Lastly, we get into Bargain contracts and touch on the Vancouver Canucks.

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(00:01:07) Biggest Surprises

(00:09:46) Most Improved Teams

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(00:33:53) Maple Leafs

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(01:04:56) Outro

In this episode, we break down all the chaos from around the NHL.

We kick things off with the NHL Draft — who won, who lost, and why the decentralized format was a mess. Then we dive into free agency rumors, including the Mitch Marner-to-Vegas buzz and other big names that could be on the move.

Next up: major trades from the weekend, including Noah Dobson, JJ Peterka, and more surprising names. We also cover the latest from the NHL CBA meetings — what was discussed and what deals were made.

To wrap it all up, we talk expansion. Five cities have made pitches to join the NHL — find out who they are and how realistic their chances are.

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(00:00) Welcome to CFB Pod

(00:56) NHL Draft Recap

(15:29) Free Agency Preview

(25:32) Oilers Trade Evander Kane

(27:23) Ducks Trade Trevor Zegras

(30:06) Sabres Trade JJ Peterka

(35:47) Islanders Trade Noah Dobson

(39:01) CBA Meetings

(42:45) NHL Expansion

(48:33) Outro

In this episode, we break down our 2025 NHL Mock Draft, predicting the top 15 picks. Will any teams go off the board and surprise us? Or will the draft unfold just as expected? We dive into potential steals, risers, and how each pick could shape the future of the league.

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