About this episode

The episode discusses various NHL contracts, team strategies, and player performances, culminating in a debate about Dylan Larkin's future as the Red Wings captain.

Here's what Michael Traikos, Michael Augello and Ex-NHLer Drew Shore discussed in this episode: 0:42: Is this contract too much too soon for Connor Bedard?  2:49: Has Chicago done enough to build around Bedard?  5:13: Thoughts on this deal for Jamie Drysdale? 6:46: What are your thoughts on the Philadelphia Flyers for next season?  10:16: Overall thoughts on Kirby Dach's deal, and is this a chance for him to prove himself?  13:36: What do you make of the Connor McMichael contract, and could he potentially have a career year in St. Louis?  15:13: What is the feeling surrounding the Blues right now?  16:52: Who will lead the Blues in scoring next season?  18:00: Where could you see as a good fit for Vladimir Tarasenko, and where is he at this point of his career? 20:15: What does a discount even look like for Macklin Celebrini?  23:10: Ranking the NHL coaches from 26 through 21, which coach do you think will fall or rise over next season?  26:17:  Ranking the NHL coaches from 20 through 16, which coach do you think will fall or rise over next season? 29:13: Ranking the NHL coaches from 15 through 11, which coach do you think will…

People in this episode

Guests: Michael Traikos, Michael Augello, Drew Shore

Topics covered

• NHL contracts
• team building
• player performance
• coaching rankings
• captaincy decisions
• upcoming season predictions

Keywords

• NHL
• Dylan Larkin
• Connor Bedard
• coaching rankings
• player contracts
• Red Wings
• Philadelphia Flyers
• St. Louis Blues

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Philadelphia Flyers, St. Louis, Colorado, AHL

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