Hosts Matthew Zator and Kyle Knopp get together with New Jersey Devils credentialed writer Kristy Flannery to preview the upcoming 2022-23 season. They dive into their expectations for new additions Ondrej Palat, Erik Haula, John Marino, Brendan Smith and Vitek Vanecek and go through everything from the forwards to the goaltending. They also discuss some of the big storylines going into the season and identify some potential breakout stars, players that need to bounce back, X-factors and a lot more.

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1:40 What are your expectations for the new additions Ondrej Palat and Erik Haula?

3:59:11 Will Haula adequately replace what Pavel Zacha brought to the team?

5:40 What does Dawson Mercer need to do to avoid the sophomore slump?

7:46 Will Jesper Bratt live up to the big contract he received before arbitration?

10:19 Jack Hughes & Nico Hischier as a Potent One-Two Punch

12:49 How does the forward group match up with the other teams in the Metro?

14:50 What are your expectations for the new additions of John Marino and Brendan Smith?

17:03 Do you think Simon Nemec has a chance to make the opening night roster?

19:18 How does the defence corps match up with the other teams in the Metro?

20:34 Is a tandem of Vitek Vanecek and MacKenzie Blackwood strong enough to compete in the Metro?

22:43:17 Will Nico Dawes play a role this season at some point?

24:00 How does the goaltending match up with the other teams in the Metro?

25:49 Breakout Stars

26:31 One Player That Needs to Bounce Back in 2022-23

26:49 Potential X-Factors

27:03 Other Players to Watch

27:28 One Rookie/Prospect That Could Make the Team

28:05 Who will lead the team in scoring (forwards & defence)?

28:23 Potential Trade Bait

28:38 Where will the Devils finish in the standings & Will they make the playoffs?

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