116: Inside the NHL’s Early Storylines with Ray Ferraro: Boston’s Core, Detroit’s Youth, & New York’s Struggles.

Hockey analyst Ray Ferraro joins John Shannon and Daren Millard on 100% Hockey for a wide-ranging breakdown of early-season storylines around the league. The conversation begins in Boston, where Brad Marchand’s return has sparked questions about the Bruins’ direction and whether a rebuild could eventually mean tough choices involving David Pastrňák . Ray offers insight into how teams can stay competitive while managing aging cores and shifting priorities. The group then turns its attention to other clubs making noise — including the Detroit Red Wings’ promising young roster and the New York Rangers’ offensive inconsistencies — while also discussing the evolving challenges facing goaltenders across the NHL.