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Podcast: Locked On NHL - Daily Podcast On The National Hockey League
Episode: Can The Hurricanes Get Over The Hump? | Are The Avalanche The BEST Team In The NHL?
Description: 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...