About this episode

The episode discusses the implications of Marco Sturm's comments on young players earning ice time, along with updates on various NHL players and contracts.

We react to comments from Marco Sturm about making young players earn their ice time. Will James Hagens be held back early on this season? Plus, an update on Elias Lindholm, Cale Makar becomes the NHL's first $20 million man, and Jeremy Swayman and Charlie McAvoy crack the NHL's top 50 players list. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx | Email us at skatepod@weei.com Jump to: 2:20 - Cale Makar's record-breaking contract 7:00 - Expectations for Elias Lindholm 15:05 - Sturm's comments on making young players earn ice time 40:20 - Sturm wants a captain... eventually 49:40 - Milestones Pastrnak could hit this season 56:00 - Swayman, McAvoy crack NHL's top 50 players

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