State of the Central: Dallas, Colorado & Winnipeg

Matt Marchese and Mike Futa continue their tour of the NHL in the Central Division, talking Stars with Brien Rea! He discusses his expectations for the team in heading into the season, Jake Oettinger's fresh start with new head coach Glen Gulutzan, and Jason Robertson's key role up front. Next up, Conor McGahey (16:35), Avalanche radio play-by-play voice, checks in on Gabriel Landeskog's impact back in the lineup, if Martin Nečas can find consistency this season, the strength of the team's tandem in goal, and where Victor Olofsson best fits. Later, Sportsnet's Sean Reynolds (47:05) shares the latest news from Winnipeg as the Jets ramp up for opening night. He chats about how Jonathan Toews has looked in his return to NHL, the team's identity in 2025-26, Kyle Connor's contract status, and much more! 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.