205 - Hitchin' A Ride To Edmonton

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11/27/18 • 72 min

Last week on the show, we fell to the floor laughing about the idea of Ken Hitchcock coaching an NHL team in 2018, and then the Edmonton Oilers came a knocking.

Ryan, Geeta and P Mac gather at the palatial estate to discuss Ken Hitchcock's hiring in Edmonton. Dave skypes in from Edmonton to chime in on a very questionable decision in bringing in the recently retired Hitchcock. Will his dead puck era style of coaching work with McDavid? Or this will be another step backward in the Oilers' feedback loop of failure?

They also discuss the struggling LA Kings. It seems like Willie D has already made an impact down in So Cal, and has demoted Ilya Kovalchuk to the fourth line and playing less than seven minutes a night. He was the lone bright spot on the Kings this season, but since Willie D has taken over, Kovalchuk's point production has almost dried up completely.

They look back to Patrik Laine's big five goal effort Saturday night vs the St. Louis Blues and just what sparked his recent hot streak. Some intel may lead you to believe it might have to do with Fornite!

They talk about the Maple Leafs' impending William Nylander contract concerns and look at the trade the Arizona Coyotes and Chicago Blackhawks made. The Blackhawks sent Nick Schmaltz to Arizona for Dylan Strome and Brendan Perlini, we dissect the trade and take a look at what some recent Blackhawks' first round picks are up to.

Finally, the gang discusses the Canucks, their injuries, their big slump busting win against their former coach in LA and answer some Twitter questions.

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Last week on the show, we fell to the floor laughing about the idea of Ken Hitchcock coaching an NHL team in 2018, and then the Edmonton Oilers came a knocking.

Finally, the gang discusses the Canucks, their injuries, their big slump busting win against their former coach in LA and answer some Twitter questions.

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204 - The Downward Spiral

The Pittsburgh Penguins are making deals! Lots of deals! But how are these deals going to pan out for a slumping and struggling Penguins team who's back to back Stanley Cup victories seem like a long time ago.

Ryan, Geeta and Paul gather at the palatial estate to discuss Jim Rutherford's big trade for Tanner Pearson. With key injuries to Sidney Crosby and Matt Murray, the Penguins are hanging on by a thread. Last in the eastern conference and struggling to keep a lead or win a game, what needs to be done? A coaching change?

They also discuss the exceptionally injured Vancouver Canucks. Bo Horvat is taking on average, 250 faceoffs per game, if Jacob Markstrom goes down with an injury, the last healthy goalie signed is the Windsor Spitfires' Michael DiPietro! They also discuss Sam Ganger returning to the NHL after a well publicized stint with the Toronto Marlies as well as a Michael Del Zotto's disastrous Saturday night vs the Montreal Canadiens.

They also discuss Wayne Gretzky's comments on the William Nylander saga and answer some great twitter questions from the listeners.

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206 - Traded For A Pile Of Old Rags

The William Nylander saga is over in Toronto and to celebrate, Kyle Dubas made a "blockbuster" trade with Jim Benning and the Vancouver Canucks.

Ryan, Geeta and Paul gather in the palatial estate to discuss the six year, $6.9 million AAV contract handed out to William Nylander at the 11th hour. What will this mean for the Maple Leafs' big cap crunch next season? Could we see Nylander or another big part of the Leafs' core be moved next year? Or can Kyle Dubas make it all fit under the salary cap?

They also discuss the Vancouver Canucks trade for Toronto's odd man out, Josh Leivo. What can he bring to the struggling Canucks? Early projections have him playing with Bo Horvat, who has seen a revolving door of linemates this year, all while leading the team in scoring.

They talk about how the Arizona Coyotes and Chicago Blackhawks' have fared since making their big trade last week. Both teams are headed in opposite directions to say the least.

Ilya Kovalchuk is set to miss a month of hockey following a procedure on his ankle. Is this a legitimate absence from the LA Kings, or is he just waiting out Willie D's tenure as head coach. They also discuss the two intriguing waiver pick ups the Kings' made this week, Brendan Leipsic and Nikita Sherbak.

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