Hosts Matthew Zator and Kyle Knopp get together with New York Islanders writer Mike Fink to preview the upcoming 2022-23 season. They dive into the lack of changes with the forward group, the expectations for Alexander Romanov and everything from the defence 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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0:44 Lack of Changes in the Forward Group

3:20 Does Lamoriello make a major move if the Islanders struggle early on?

6:11 What does Barzal have to do to return to his Calder Trophy form?

8:59 Was Brock Nelson’s 30-goal season a flash in the pan?

10:11 What’s the biggest storyline or question mark going into 2022-23?

11:18 How does the forward group match up with the other teams in the Metro?

13:10 What are your expectations for Alexander Romanov in 2022-23?

16:41 Will Dobson continue his ascent in the NHL after his breakout season in 2021-22?

18:33 How does the defense match up with the other teams in the Metro?

20:58 Is this the season Ilya Sorokin enters the realm of elite goaltenders?

22:53 Will Varlamov stay with the team the entire season or get traded?

25:57 How does the goaltending match up with the other teams in the Metro?

28:05 Breakout Stars

29:07 One Player That Needs to Bounce Back in 2022-23

29:44 Potential X-Factors

30:29 One Rookie/Prospect That Could Make the Team

31:01 Other Players to Watch

32:29 Who will lead the team in scoring (forwards & defence)?

34:21 Potential Trade Bait

34:44 Where will the Wild finish in the standings & Will they make the playoffs?

36:08 One Bold Prediction or Hot Take for the 2022-23 Season

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