Dan Riccio and Israel Fehr are joined by Dom Luszczyszyn from The Athletic. He discusses the Blackhawks' need to rebuild from their bottom-five standing and praises Utah's improved defense setup, considering them a potential playoff team with better development down the middle. He views Nashville as a formidable team in the West, mentioning awkward fits and potential for maximizing Stamkos, who might shift to wing. Luszczyszyn also highlights the Canucks' "sneaky good" offseason, noting DeBrusk's potential impact, and evaluates the LA Kings' reliance on young players like Byfield and Clark to step up as their prospect pool hasn't fully panned out. Mark Rogers joins the show and emphasizes the importance of integrating young BC players into the Vancouver FC environment, noting that while bigger opportunities may arise, Pacific FC offers valuable chances for development. He highlights the ability for players to play, attend University, and return, all while not being against the cap. Rogers also previews the upcoming game this weekend, pointing out the initiatives in place and the opportunity to watch the next local star.

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