EP 28 Summer Cooler Pacific Division
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Neil Smith and Vic Morren discuss the Pacific Division, offering a detailed analysis of each team's offseason moves, challenges, and prospects for the upcoming NHL season. From the dominant Edmonton Oilers to the rebuilding San Jose Sharks, they discuss player signings, coaching changes, and the overall landscape of the division.  The episode covers all eight teams in the Pacific Division: Edmonton Oilers, Vancouver Canucks, Los Angeles Kings, Vegas Golden Knights, Calgary Flames, Seattle Kraken, Anaheim Ducks, and San Jose Sharks. The episode also highlights key player movements, the impact of injuries, and the potential for each team to make a playoff run. IN THIS EPISODE:  [01:39] - Discussion on Edmonton Oilers' offseason moves and key player departures, key player additions and salary cap challenges[9:47] - Vancouver Canucks' offseason analysis and their potential for the upcoming season[16:15] - Breakdown of the LA Kings’ offseason changes and expectations for the season[23:36] - Discussion on Vegas Golden Knights' roster challenges and injury impact[28:48] - Calgary Flames' rebuild process and key player signings[34:04] - Seattle Kraken’s new coaching staff and chances of playoff contention[43:27] - San Jose Sharks' outlook with new head coach Ryan Warsofsky and the arrival of top prospect Malcolm Celebrini [48:36] Human Side of Coaching in the Pacific Division   KEY TAKEAWAYS:  The Oilers face significant challenges managing their salary cap while retaining star players like Leon Draisaitl and Connor McDavid.The Canucks are one of the most complete teams in the Pacific Division, but their success hinges on their goaltending situation.The Golden Knights might struggle this season due to key losses and salary cap constraints, despite their strong core players.The Sharks are in full rebuild mode, with the focus on the development of their young star, Malcolm Celebrini, under a new head coach. RESOURCE LINKS  Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgBj1LV0-DMfBhcRPSJZLjA X: https://twitter.com/NHLWraparound Neil Smith: https://twitter.com/NYCNeil Vic Morren: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vic-morren-7038737/ NHL Wraparound Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/nhlwraparound/ NHL Wraparound Tik Tok:https://www.tiktok.com/@nhlwraparound NHL Wraparound Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555451139787 SPONSORSHIP: GAME 7 GROUP- www.gamesevengroup.com/nhlwraparound At Game Seven Group, we specialize in transforming individuals into cohesive teams through our team-building events, coaching, and speaking. We believe every team has the potential to achieve extraordinary results.
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