The Aftershow: NHL season previews

The Aftershow is your place for bonus coverage of the HOCKEY CENTRAL Season Preview Show, bringing you extra footage of interviews from all seven Canadian NHL teams.

Vancouver Canucks

Daniel Sedin, Roberto Luongo and Kevin Bieksa revisit the pain of losing Game 7 in the Stanley Cup final last season. The Canucks know how hard it will be to get back to the final, but believe they have learned from their mistakes and can move forward in the 2011-12 season.

Calgary Flames

After a strong finish last season, Calgary Flames forwards Rene Bourque and Alex Tanguay talk about the importance of making the playoffs in 2011-12. Bourque and Tanguay believe in the new-look roster and the younger, faster players that are helping change the culture in Calgary.

Edmonton Oilers

Ryan Smyth is back and couldn't be more psyched for his return to the Oilers. Ryan Nugent-Hopkins and Taylor Hall are the core players on the team and they discuss the young talent around them and what it will take to bring the Stanley Cup back to Edmonton.

Winnipeg Jets

The NHL is back in Winnipeg and GM Kevin Cheveldayoff can’t stop raving about the vast energy and excitement in the city. Dustin Byfuglien is thrilled about playing in a Canadian city and how fun it will be to have sellout crowds after playing in empty stadiums in Atlanta.

Toronto Maple Leafs

Maple Leafs president and GM Brian Burke looks at the personnel changes in Toronto and whether or not it will result in a postseason berth. Burke speaks about the future of head coach Ron Wilson and what kind of pressure his team will be under in the upcoming season.

Ottawa Senators

Ottawa Senators captain Daniel Alfredsson discusses his off-season surgery and a renewed sense of hope after last season's debacle. The veteran forward feels healthy and is ready to lead the Sens back to the playoffs.

Montreal Canadiens

Max Pacioretty spent his off-season recovering from his fractured neck and severe concussion. The Canadians forward couldn't be more excited to continue his hockey career after the major injury and looks to make a strong impression in his return to action.

Philadelphia Flyers

New Philadelphia Flyers captain Chris Pronger is enthused about the team's reshaped roster after their playoff disappointment. The team believes they've finally solved their decade-long goalie problem. Mike Richards revisits the trade to L.A. and how he's still getting used to his new teammates.

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