In 2025-26, the top three teams in the Western Conference all resided in the Central Division...and all failed to make the Stanley Cup Final.

In this episode, Neil and Vic examine the powerhouses in Colorado, Dallas and Minnesota while also checking to see if there's enough upgrade in Winnipeg to return to the Presidents' Trophy form of 2024-25. Also under the radar: The up-and-coming Utah Mammoth and the very active Nashville Predators under new Head of Hockey Operations, Chris MacFarland.

IN THIS EPISODE:

[02:32] - Colorado Avalanche

[11:52] - Dallas Stars

[16:07] - Minnesota Wild

[22:39] - Utah Mammoth

[27:31] - St. Louis Blues

[31:48] - Nashville Predators

[37:57] - Winnipeg Jets

[46:54] - Chicago Blackhawks

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