The State of The NHL - Avalanche and Stars Surge While Leafs & Jets Struggle
100% HockeyDec 22, 2025 • 54:00
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With the Olympic break approaching, John Shannon and Daren Millard take a big-picture look at the current state of the NHL in a no-guest, all-league conversation.
The guys break down why the Colorado Avalanche and Dallas Stars continue to look like legitimate contenders, while raising concerns about inconsistency from the Toronto Maple Leafs and Winnipeg Jets. They also dig into the Edmonton Oilers resurgence, what’s clicking for the Buffalo Sabres under new management, and what a potential sale of the Pittsburgh Penguins could mean for the franchise.
Plus, thoughts on goaltending depth around the league, roster decisions teams may face in the coming weeks, and a look at Sidney Crosby reaching another historic milestone.
The guys break down why the Colorado Avalanche and Dallas Stars continue to look like legitimate contenders, while raising concerns about inconsistency from the Toronto Maple Leafs and Winnipeg Jets. They also dig into the Edmonton Oilers resurgence, what’s clicking for the Buffalo Sabres under new management, and what a potential sale of the Pittsburgh Penguins could mean for the franchise.
Plus, thoughts on goaltending depth around the league, roster decisions teams may face in the coming weeks, and a look at Sidney Crosby reaching another historic milestone.
