Bedard, Celebrini, Carlsson: the NHL’s new superstars have arrived

All you have to do is look at the NHL’s list of leading point scorers to know the future of the league is here. Alongside the Nathan MacKinnon’s, the Jack Eichel’s, and the Connor McDavid’s are a trio of young stars named Connor Bedard, Macklin Celebrini, and Leo Carlsson, who are not only putting up big point totals to start the year, but also putting their skills on display on a nightly basis. On today’s episode, the guys discuss the excitement surrounding this injection of new hockey talent, as well as what it means for the future of the Blackhawks, Sharks, and Ducks. Plus, The Athletic’s Jeremy Rutherford joins the show to talk about the quickly developing disaster in St. Louis for the Blues and The Athletic’s Peter Baugh helps close things out with a conversation about the state of the Metro division.
0:00 Intro
0:36 Connor Bedard, Macklin Celebrini, Leo Carlsson and the NHL’s new era
8:55 St. Louis Blues off to a frustrating, disappointing start
13:13 What is wrong with the Blues goaltenders?
19:14 Logan Mailloux sent down to Springfield Thunderbirds in the AHL
21:03 Why was Jordan Kyrou a healthy scratch?
23:48 Why can’t the New York Rangers score at home?
30:01 Do the New York Islanders feel like a playoff contender?
31:56 Washington Capitals are underperforming their advanced stats
33:48 Which Metro Division team is a dark horse to make the playoffs?
34:24 Pittsburgh Penguins might be the most confusing team in the NHL
36:08 Anyone buying the Philadelphia Flyers?
37:40 Metro winner: Carolina Hurricanes or New Jersey Devils?

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