Central Snapshot: St. Louis, Nashville & Utah

Matt Marchese and two-time Stanley Cup champion Mike Futa continue their tour of the Central Division with Andy Strickland, Blues reporter for FanDuel Sports Network and co-host of the Cam and Strick podcast. He shares his expectations for St. Louis heading into Thursday's season opener with thoughts on Jim Montgomery's impact behind the bench, how to structure the lines, Milan Lucic's injury, Robert Thomas' ceiling, and more! Next up, Emma Lingan (17:20) of The Hockey News and Locked on Predators podcast weighs in on Nashville's path back into contention. She discusses Luke Evangelista's extension, the pressure on Andrew Brunette, Brady Martin's opportunity on the top line, the state of the defence core, and the players she's most excited to watch this year. Later, Cole Bagley (48:20), Mammoth insider for KSL Sports, discusses Utah's playoff potential, the strengths of this lineup, and the team’s difference-makers to keep an eye on.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.