Jeff and Elliotte break down Aleksander Barkov’s eight-year, $80M extension with the Florida Panthers, and discuss the outlook for the team this season (0:24). The two then take a look at how Barkov’s extension could impact Mika Zibanejad’s next deal (7:10). Next, they discuss where the Blue Jackets are at, teams that could surprise this season, and touch on the news that Mackenzie Blackwood wasn’t able to suit up for the Devils in pre-season game after inconclusive COVID-19 tests (12:17).

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