The HOCKEY CENTRAL Season Preview Show: a two-hour special hosted by Daren Millard and Jeff Marek with insiders Nick Kypreos, Doug MacLean, John Shannon, Brad May, Marty McSorley and Scott Morrison providing opinion, analysis and debate on all seven Canadian teams.

-- RJ Broadhead heads to Winnipeg where former Thrasher players have gone from relative obscurity to hometown rock stars.

-- The Canucks tell Dan Murphy why the summer to forget will be the winter to remember in Vancouver.

-- Louis Jean speaks with Max Pacioretty about how he found the strength to forgive Zdeno Chara after he almost ended his career.

-- In Edmonton, it's the tale of two Ryans. Gene Principe explains the pressure on both Smyth and Nugent-Hopkins to lead the Oilers back to glory.

-- In the nation's capital, Ian Mendes examines whether Daniel Alfredsson would ask for a trade if the Senators strugge.

-- Morrison asks the question to Leafs GM Brian Burke: Is the honeymoon over in Toronto?

-- In Calgary, Roger Millions explains that, while this could be a year of transition for the Flames, there is reason to be optimistic.

-- Finally, Christine Simpson talks to new Flyers captain Chris Pronger, coach Peter Laviolette and general manager Paul Holmgren about the changes in Philly.

Also, the wildly popular panel predictions are the most diverse we've ever seen on HOCKEY CENTRAL. You don't want to miss it: The HOCKEY CENTRAL Season Preview Show, Wednesday, Oct. 5 at 7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT on Sportsnet ONE.