Setting the Stage: Mike Zeisberger on the Biggest Stories Entering the NHL Season

John Shannon and Daren Millard are joined by Mike Zeisberger on 100% Hockey to set the stage for a new NHL season and break down some of the biggest stories emerging around the league.

Fresh off the NHL Media Tour in Las Vegas, Zeisberger shares what he heard from players as another season approaches, including candid comments from Tom Wilson about the changes in Washington and Mark Scheifele’s perspective on the situation surrounding Connor Hellebuyck in Winnipeg.

The conversation also dives into the NHL’s rapidly changing contract landscape. With young stars commanding increasingly significant deals, the guys discuss what that means for teams trying to build sustainable contenders and the decisions facing organizations like Montreal and San Jose as their young cores develop.

From there, they tackle some of the league’s biggest individual storylines, including Quinn Hughes’ contract situation, Mike Babcock beginning a new chapter behind the bench in Edmonton with Connor McDavid, and the expectations surrounding Gavin McKenna in Toronto.
The group also looks at which teams could make noise this season, including an improved Washington roster and Carolina’s chances of defending its Stanley Cup championship, while examining the questions still facing Detroit and Edmonton as opening night approaches.

The offseason is almost over. Now the expectations, pressure, and biggest questions around the NHL are about to be answered.