After a very busy offseason for the Wild has Minnesota done enough to overtake the Vancouver Canucks in the Northwest Division? What about the young and upcoming teams like Edmonton and Colorado, will they take a step in the right direction this year?

Aaron Eggemeyer discusses all that plus the following:

  • The latest in the CBA negotiations.
  • Will the NHL return all 30 teams if there’s a season long lockout?
  • What will be the ramifications for Columbus if they lose the All-Star Game?
  • Scott Hartnell’s deal with Philadelphia.
  • Northwest divisional outlook.