S12Ep50 - Metro Division Preview

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Fraser Smith insists the Florida Panthers are the best team in the Atlantic, despite their tendency to coast in the regular season.

["Fraser Smith and Joe Bartnick open the episode with casual banter about technical issues and missing co-host Andy Picard.", "They begin by reviewing their Atlantic Division picks from a previous episode, starting with the Buffalo Sabres at the bottom.", "Joe Bartnick criticizes the Detroit Red Wings' offseason, specifically the signing of James Van Riemsdyk and lack of top centers.", "The Boston Bruins are discussed as falling due to losing key players like Patrice Bergeron and Brad Marchand.", "Debate ensues over the Montreal Canadiens versus Ottawa Senators, with Fraser favoring Montreal's dynamic top line and Noah Dobson addition.", "Fraser argues the Florida Panthers are the best team in the Atlantic, capable of a three-peat, despite their regular-season coasting.", "Joe ranks the Toronto Maple Leafs and Tampa Bay Lightning highly, noting Toronto's loss of Mitch Marner and Tampa's strong core.", "The hosts shift to the Metro Division, starting with condolences for former goalie Eddie Giacomin and news on Marc-Andr\u00e9 Fleury's one-day contract with Pittsburgh.", "Joe places the Pittsburgh Penguins eighth, citing defensive issues and questioning Sidney Crosby's future amid agent Pat Brisson's comments.", "Fraser discusses the possibility of Crosby leaving, comparing it to Steve Yzerman's prolonged rebuild with the Red Wings.", "The Philadelphia Flyers are ranked low due to a lack of talent, with only Travis Konecny highlighted as a bright spot.", "The New York Islanders are placed sixth, relying on Ilya Sorokin's goaltending but lacking offensive firepower.", "Fraser surprises by ranking the New York Rangers fifth, believing Mike Sullivan's coaching will significantly improve the team.", "The Washington Capitals are seen as declining with an aging core, including Alex Ovechkin slowing down.", "Fraser makes his most controversial pick, ranking the Columbus Blue Jackets second, praising players like Zach Werenski and Johnny Gaudreau.", "The Carolina Hurricanes are noted for their regular-season consistency under Rod Brind'Amour, placed third by Fraser.", "The New Jersey Devils are ranked second by Joe, highlighted by Jack Hughes and Nico Hischier as top centers.", "Fraser concludes with the Rangers as his number one, emphasizing Sullivan's ability to maximize talent and the new coach bounce.", "The episode ends with tangents on Terrence Crawford's boxing win and exciting college football games.", "Hosts promote upcoming shows and thank producer Aaron and absent co-host Andy Picard."]

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A Metro preview where Sidney Crosby's future turns a standings exercise into a live argument.

Puck Off's Metro Division preview turns on the question hanging over Pittsburgh: where do the Penguins fit while Sidney Crosby is still there?

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