October 3, 2025
Bold Predictions for the 2025-26 NHL Season ft. Shayna Goldman, Jonny Lazarus, Tyler Yaremchuk, and Meghan Chayka
The Sheet with Jeff MarekAbout this episode
The newest episode of The Sheet on the Daily Faceoff YouTube channel is our Bold Predictions Special in celebration of FanDuel Futures Day. Host Jeff Marek is joined by Shayna Goldman (The Athletic), Jonny Lazarus, Tyler Yaremchuk, and Meghan Chayka as each guest lays out their boldest, most outrageous predictions for the 2025-26 NHL season. From shocking Stanley Cup contenders, surprise Hart Trophy favorites, breakout rookie of the year candidates, to unexpected playoff storylines, no take is too wild. The crew debates which stars might dominate, which teams could fall apart, and which franchises are primed for chaos. Plus, Jeff and producer Zack react to the boldest Twitter takes from fans, adding even more spice to the mix. If you love fearless NHL forecasts, high-energy debate, and hot takes that push the boundaries, this episode is a must-watch. 0:00 – Intro: FanDuel Futures Day explained 0:28 – Setting the stage: NHL predictions & hot takes 2:10 – Listener predictions (Jesper Bratt, Devils, Bruins, Panthers) 5:31 – Guest 1: Shayna Goldman joins the show 8:17 – Shayna’s bold prediction #1: André Tourigny wins Jack Adams 13:07 – Shayna’s bold prediction #2: Mario Ferraro as top trade chip 15:39 – Shayna’s bold prediction #3: Rasmus Dahlin finishes top 3 in Norris voting 18:57 – Kaprizov & Luke Hughes contract ripple effects debate 21:45 – Guest 2: Jonny Lazarus joins the show 23:00 – Mario Ferraro personality & YouTube stories 28:17 – Jonny’s bold prediction #1: Ducks make playoffs + Leo Carlsson breakout 32:15 – Jonny’s bold prediction #2: Drake Batherson 40-goal season 33:59 – Jeff & Jonny compare “underrated scorers” (Svechnikov, Veleno) 36:02 – Guest 3: Tyler Yaremchuk joins the show 36:26 – McDavid contract discussion: when will he sign? 38:43 – Oilers camp standouts & waiver dilemmas 42:05 – Tyler’s bold prediction #1: Capitals miss the playoffs 44:55 – Tyler’s bold prediction #2: McDavid hits 50 goals & Jack Hughes hits 40 47:37 – Guest 4: Meghan Chayka joins the show 48:21 – What analytics reveal about preseason hockey 49:27 – Power forwards, development curves & Leon Draisaitl’s projections 51:08 – Expected goals explained through Draisaitl’s unique scoring spots #TheSheet #NHL #FanDuelCanada #NHLPredictions #StanleyCup #DailyFaceoff Reach out to sales@thenationnetwork.com to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! If you liked this, check out: 🚨 OTT - Coming in Hot Sens | https://www.youtube.com/c/thewallyandmethotshow 🚨 TOR - LeafsNation | https://www.youtube.com/@theleafsnation401 🚨 EDM - OilersNation | https://www.youtube.com/@Oilersnationdotcom 🚨 VAN - CanucksArmy | https://www.youtube.com/@Canucks_Army 🚨 CGY - FlamesNation | https://www.youtube.com/@Flames_Nation 🚨 Daily Faceoff Fantasy & Betting | www.youtube.com/@DFOFantasyandBetting ____________________________________________________________________________________________ Connect with us on ⬇️ Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/daily_faceoff 💻 Website: https://www.dailyfaceoff.com 🐦 Follow on twitter: https://x.com/DailyFaceoff 💻 Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dailyfaceoff Daily Faceoff Merch: https://nationgear.ca/collections/daily-faceoff Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.