PTR 40 - Teams on the Rise / Teams on the Slide

PUCKING THOUGHTS RADIO: EDITION 40

The return of Ken Hitchock (center) to Dallas is a good reason why Dan Hamhuis, Tyler Seguin,, Jamie Benn  & Jason Spezza (L to R)  should lead an improved Stars squad in 2017-18
(Photo Credit: Smiley N. Pool/The Dallas Morning News)

Adam & JC are back for another summer edition of Pucking Thoughts Radio. While we're definitely in the dog days of the hockey calendar, the good news is we're only 37 days away from pre-season games. They'll go through each division, and pick a team on the rise and a team that will regress a bit this season. 

Sabres Center Jack Eichel (L) is one step closer to securing his future for the next 8 years, Jaromir Jagr (R) has no idea where he's playing in 8 weeks at the moment

(Photo Credit: Mike Ehrmann - Getty Images USA)

Also their thoughts on a potential Jack Eichel eight-year contract extension, Jaromir Jagr's services still being available, plus more in Short Shifts. It's all inside the latest PTR!