Can The Hurricanes Get Over The Hump? | Are The Avalanche The BEST Team In The NHL?

Are the Carolina Hurricanes destined for playoff heartbreak again? The perennial contenders face mounting pressure to translate regular-season dominance into postseason success. Seth Toupal and guest JD Young dissect the Hurricanes' aggressive front office moves and strong prospect pool, questioning if they have the superstar talent needed for a deep Cup run. Rod Brind'Amour's coaching impact comes under the microscope as expectations reach a fever pitch in Raleigh. The conversation shifts to the Colorado Avalanche's under-the-radar roster strength. With Nathan MacKinnon and Cale Makar leading the charge, could the Avs be poised to dominate the NHL this season? The hosts break down Colorado's offseason additions and their potential to reclaim hockey's ultimate prize. Rounding out the analysis, Seth and JD debate if the Tampa Bay Lightning's contention window is slamming shut. They examine the aging core of Nikita Kucherov, Victor Hedman, and Andrei Vasilevskiy, pondering if one last Cup run is possible or if a painful rebuild looms on the horizon for the recent dynasty. Tune in for expert insights on these NHL powerhouses and their chances of hoisting Lord Stanley's Cup in 2026. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Monarch Money Take control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONNHL at monarchmoney.com/lockedonnhl for 50% off your first year. FanDuel Download the FanDuel app now by visiting FanDuel.com and win $300 in bonus bets if your first $5 bet wins. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER : 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.