In part two of our Metropolitan Division preview for the 2024-25 NHL season, we dive into the New York Rangers, New Jersey Devils, and New York Islanders. We discuss key players, preseason injuries, and potential impact on the season, as well as the importance of new additions like Riley Smith for the Rangers and Jacob Markstrom for the Devils. We also analyze the Islanders' reliance on Ilya Sorokin and the effectiveness of their unchanged roster. Join us as we evaluate where these teams might finish and how they'll shape up as the season progresses.

00:00 Welcome to Part Two of the Metropolitan Division Preview

00:50 Rangers and Islanders Preseason Recap

03:05 Rangers' Forward Group Analysis

07:05 Concerns About Rangers' Defensive Depth

12:57 Igor Shesterkin's Contract Year and Expectations

16:01 Comparing Truba and Cronwall's Careers

19:18 Rangers' Season Predictions

19:28 New Jersey Devils' Roster Additions

21:01 Sheldon Keefe's Impact on the Devils

25:28 New York Islanders' Goaltending Concerns

28:39 Islanders' Roster and Playoff Prospects

32:40 Wrapping Up and What's Next