METRO MATCH-UP: Can The Columbus Blue Jackets Stay AHEAD of Rangers?

NOTE: Tonight we'll be going live at 6pm eastern to talk about day 2 of camp! Bring a beverage and a question and we'll chat.The New York Rangers eye redemption after a dismal season, but will key offseason moves and emerging stars be enough to spark a turnaround? Igor Shesterkin and Adam Fox’s health could make or break the campaign, while the arrivals of Pavel Dorofeyev and Oliver Bjorkstrand aim to resolve last year’s scoring drought. Can the Rangers’ upgraded top six finally deliver offensive firepower?Jay Forster and Jon Chik break down vital questions for both the Rangers and Columbus Blue Jackets, spotlighting Gabe Perreault’s rapid development, Alexis Lafrenière’s shifting role, and the aftermath of Boone Jenner’s departure. The episode also covers Alberts Smits’ potential debut, the impact of new coaching hires, and where both teams might land in a stacked Metropolitan Division. With playoff hopes on the line, will the Rangers or Blue Jackets be the surprise success of the season?Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Butcher BoxIf you're looking for an easier way to get great meals on the table, give ButcherBox a try. Go to https://ButcherBox.com/LOCKEDONNHL to get $20 off your first box, plus your choice of free ribeye, new york strip, or filet mignon in every box for a year — with free shipping always.  AuraAura helps protect your personal information by actively removing your data from data broker sites and keeping it off. Start your free trial today at http://aura.com/aware. IndeedNow, you can speed up your hiring process with a $75 Sponsored Job Credit. Just go to https://indeed.com/podcast right now and support our show by saying you heard about Indeed on this podcast. Terms and conditions apply.KALSHIToday's episode is brought to you by Kalshi. For a limited time, Download Kalshi and use code Locked On to get $25 when you trade $25. Kalshi. Trade what’s next. FanDuelGet three hundred fifty dollars in Bonus Bets — GUARANTEED — when you bet five dollars every day for seven days. Join all the action at https://FANDUEL.COM FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.