About this episode

The episode discusses various NHL topics including the Oilers' goaltending situation and player contracts.

Here's what Ryan Kennedy, Michael Traikos and Michael Augello discussed in this episode: 0:44: Was this the right decision by the Anaheim Ducks to match the offer sheet on Leo Carlsson? 3:47: What do the Anaheim Ducks now do with Cutter Gauthier?  5:10: What price does Gauthier go for on his next contract?  6:44: What player should the Philadelphia Flyers be eyeing?  10:55: Do you think a three-goalie system will be the answer to the Edmonton Oilers' goaltending woes?  13:00: Do you buy what the Oilers are selling on their goaltending?  15:32: Should the Buffalo Sabres try to sweeten the pot and go for Connor Hellebuyck?  19:20: If the Sabres don't get Hellebuyck, what is the plan B?  20:05: The Sabres re-signed Peyton Krebs to a four-year, $18-million contract. Thoughts? 21:47: Where do you see Patrick Kane fitting in? 24:26: What do you do with Patrik Laine at this point in his career? 26:58: Which players likely won't be able to get a deal done before their arbitration dates? 30:08: Which team is the most underrated heading into the 2026-27 NHL season? 31:53: Do you agree with the Carolina Hurricanes owner's decision to put his family members…

People in this episode

Guests: Ryan Kennedy, Michael Traikos, Michael Augello

Topics covered

• NHL goaltending
• contract discussions
• team strategies
• player trades
• arbitration
• team branding

Keywords

• Oilers
• goaltending
• NHL
• contracts
• trades
• arbitration
• Ducks
• Flyers
• Sabres
• Islanders

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Anaheim Ducks, Philadelphia Flyers, Edmonton Oilers, Buffalo Sabres, Carolina Hurricanes, Djurgarden, New York Islanders

Places: Jets

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