Why the New York Rangers can defend their President’s Trophy crown

The NHL’s Metro Division feels like the division in the most flux going into the 2024-25 season; the New York Islanders and Washington Capitals barely squeaked into last year’s playoffs, the Carolina Hurricanes lost some key talent, and the New York Rangers have a President’s Trophy to defend. In this special Locked On NHL Season Preview Round Table, Gil Martin (Locked On Islanders), Jon Chik (Locked On Rangers), Zach Martin (Locked On Hurricanes) and Dan Holmi (Locked On Capitals) discuss whether their teams can stay atop a division with some teams hungry to punch back into the postseason behind them. Can the Islanders continue to get by on goaltending? Can the Rangers repeat as the league’s best regular season team? Can Pierre-Luc Dubous ignite Alex Ovechkin and the Capitals? And can the Hurricanes keep their contention window open? All that, plus FanDuel points over/unders, biggest offseason additions, breakout players, and the threats to derail each team’s seasons. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNHL for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. PrizePicks Download the PrizePicks app today and use code LOCKEDONNHL and get $50 instantly when you play $5. PrizePicks. Run Your Game. FanDuel Place your first FIVE DOLLAR bet and you’ll get started with TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS in BONUS BETS - guaranteed ! Visit FANDUEL.COM t o get started. I ndeed Still searching for a great candidate for your company? Don’t search, just match–with Indeed.Claim your SEVENTY-FIVE DOLLAR CREDIT now at Indeed.com/LOCKEDON . Terms and conditions apply. Need to hire? You need Indeed. 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.