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The St. Louis Blues-Matthew Tkachuk trade that never was, Johnathan Toews’ uncertain future with the Chicago Blackhawks, no-tax states creating NHL salary cap disparity, and much more Jul 27, 2022

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First, Rob, Jesse, and Sara discuss the Calgary Flames trading Matthew Tkachuk to the Florida Panthers for Johnathan Huberdeau, MacKenzie Weegar, a prospect, and a pick, whether the NHL needs to address the growing salary cap disparity caused by low-to-no income tax states, Johnathan Toews’ thoughts on his future with the Chicago Blackhawks in an exclusive interview with The Athletic’s Mark Lazerus, the San Jose Sharks hiring David Quinn as their next head coach, and a Dustin Brown statue to be built outside Crypto.com Arena to go along with his Los Angeles Kings jersey retirement.

Then, The Athletic’s own Jeremy Rutherford joins the show to talk about the Matthew Tkachuk-to-St. Louis Blues trade that never was, how Florida’s tax situation might’ve impacted his eventual trade to the Panthers, whether Flames GM Brad Treliving or Matthew Tkachuk himself ultimately made the trade happen, how the Blues offseason has gone so far, and more.

Plus, the group wraps things up with some rapid fire questions about who the most intriguing free agent still available is, Jesse Puljujarvi staying in Edmonton with the Oilers on a 1-year deal, Nino Niederreiter taking a 2-year deal with the Nashville Predators, and well-wishes for Bobby Ryan.

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Matthew Tkachuk traded to the Florida Panthers, Johnathan Huberdeau and MacKenzie Weegar to the Calgary Flames in summer blockbuster, Hockey Canada’s “Action Plan” to address systemic issues in hockey, 2022-23 NHL season predictions, and more Jul 25, 2022

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First, Ian and guest cohost Sean Gentille make Hailey feel great about celebrating her “birthday week” this week and then they discuss Matthew Tkachuk getting traded from the Calgary Flames to the Florida Panthers for Johnathan Huberdeau, MacKenzie Weegar, a prospect, and a pick, the Huberdeau-Weegar media availability in Calgary this morning, Flames GM Brad Treliving turning a bad situation into a homerun, and more.

Then, shifting gears to a much more serious topic, the group talks about Hockey Canada releasing its “Action Plan to address systemic issues in hockey and ensure greater safety and inclusiveness in and around Canada's game” in the wake of two separate sexual assault investigations currently underway allegedly involving Canadian national team and national junior team players, respectively.

Plus, to close things out, Hailey and Sean discuss some of the Matthew Tkachuk trade proposals they received on Twitter before he was traded to the Panthers and they go over the most interesting points from The Athletic NHL’s early predictions for the 2022-23 season.

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It's a rough time for Flames fans, Nazem Kadri is still available, and redrafting for the Golden Knights and Kraken Jul 21, 2022

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With the Flames on the verge of losing Matthew Tkachuk on the heels of Johnny Gaudreau, what can be expected from this team next season? Also, they look back at other teams that have lost two superstars in one offseason, and it may make Flames fans feel better...or worse. Then, Nazem Kadri is still available, and how likely it is that Tkachuk will eventually end up with St. Louis Blues at some point.

Then in "Granger Things", Jesse Granger joins the show to discuss a collaboration piece by the Thursday TAHS crew giving the Vegas Golden Knights and Seattle Kraken a proper expansion draft. Did Jesse's Golden Knights or Ian's Seattle Kraken have a better draft?

To wrap up the show, mailbag questions about goalie/skater family duos, future considerations, and offer sheets, "This Week in Hockey History", and Sean gets nostalgic about nachos.

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Matthew Tkachuk's days numbered with Calgary Flames, 24 players file for arbitration and Nazem Kadri could return to Colorado Avalanche Jul 20, 2022

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This week on the roundtable, Rob Pizzo, Sara Civian and Jesse Granger discuss the fluid situation in Calgary involving Matthew Tkachuk who is rumoured to be on the trade block after news leaked that he is not willing to sign a long term deal with the Flames.

The crew tackles NHL arbitration and the sometimes awkward negotiation that comes from it, with Andrew Mangiapane, Jesper Bratt and Kasperi Kapenen leading the way with 24 players filing. we dissect Sara's final style's rankings with Boston's 'Pasta', David Pasternak taking the title and Jesse's ranking the goalie carousel with Washington winning the Darcy Kuemper sweepstakes. Plus, with free agents like John Klingberg, Phil Kessel, Nino Niederreiter and Paul Stastny still out there, we wonder where they might end up.

Peter Baugh checks in from Denver to provide an update on the Stanley Cup tour this summer, the front office changes with the Avalanche, Erik Johnson's future with the Avs and the possibility of Nazem Kadri returning to Colorado, not dead yet.

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Johnny Gaudreau turns the page to a new chapter, Kadri and Klingberg await new deals and the winners of the first annual Tuesday boyzzz America Hockey Awards Jul 19, 2022

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On the season finale of the Athletic Hockey Show USA: The Tuesday boyzzz, Craig Custance and Sean Gentille welcome Columbus Blue Jackets forward Johnny Gaudreau. The most sought after NHL free agent of the summer discusses the reason he chose to sign with Columbus, how excited he is to play with Patrik Laine, his look forward to the arrival of his baby this fall with wife Meredith, and Gaudreau finally sets the record straight, is it John, or Johnny?

Custance and Gentille also present the nominees and winners in the inaugural American Hockey awards in a can't miss third segment, plus the guys discuss Saad Yousef's interview with Dallas Stars owner Tom Gaglardi and we wonder what is taking so long for Nazem Kadri, and John Klingberg to sign free agent deals?

Have an awesome summer, from the Tuesday boyzzz!!

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Calgary Flames lose Johnny Hockey, Ottawa Senators upgrade their top-6, listener questions, Multiple Choice Madness, and more Jul 18, 2022

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First, Ian asks Hailey about her trip to the Calgary Stampede and then they discuss the vibe around the city of Calgary now that Johnny Gaudreau is off to Columbus, some possible reasons why he left, the Ottawa Senators’ major top-6 upgrade, and more.

Plus, a bunch of listener questions including whether the Sens or the Maple Leafs have the better top-6, potential Nazem Kadri landing spots, which Canadian team has the best 3-year outlook, and more, as well as a couple of Multiple Choice Madness questions to close things out.

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Johnny Gaudreau lands in Columbus, Maple Leafs add Matt Murray, thoughts on Blackhawks and Flames as free agency opens Jul 14, 2022

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Ian and Sean kick off the show by welcoming Aaron Portzline on to discuss the surprising news of Johnny Gaudreau signing to the Columbus Blue Jackets on Wednesday, including how it came to fruition, and the effect it could have on the psyche of Columbus fans. Ian and Sean then discuss if this could be the most shocking free agent signing of all time, and Sean shares his thoughts on the signing of Matt Murray in Toronto. Next, with the Senators' moves, could there be a Battle of Ontario again in the playoffs in the near future? Also, talking about the Blackhawks recent moves, and where the Flames will be in the next six months.

Then in the mailbag, a listener calls in with a potential landing spot for Nazem Kadri, and a look back at Pittsburgh trading Jaromir Jagr to the Capitals in "This Week in Hockey History".

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Johnny Gaudreau & Nazem Kadri remain unsigned on a busy first day of NHL Free Agency Jul 13, 2022

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Rob Pizzo and Jesse Granger welcome guest co-host Shayna Goldman to look back on the first day of NHL free agency.

The roundtable discusses why Johnny Gaudreau and Nazem Kadri, the bluechip pieces available in free agency have yet to sign new deals.

We take a look at an active day with Claude Giroux, Andre Burakovsky, Darcy Kuemper, Ben Chiarot, Andrew Copp, Vincent Trocheck, Jack Campbell and Ilya Samsonov changing jerseys for next season.

Plus Tampa Bay locking up a number of their players to long term deals, Evgeni Malkin and Evander Kane remaining with Pittsburgh and Edmonton, Brent Burns being dealt to Carolina and who, along with Kadri and Gaudreau is still out there, waiting to be plucked by cash happy NHL general managers.

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Paul Maurice amped up to coach Florida Panthers, NHL Free Agency primer with Pierre Lebrun Jul 12, 2022

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Paul Maurice, the new head coach of the President Trophy Champion Florida Panthers joins Craig and Sean and settle back, because class is in session! Maurice, a master communicator, talks about his excitement in getting to coach one of the NHL's most dynamic teams, what Bill Zito said to get him to take the job and what led to his decision to leave the Winnipeg Jets last winter.

Pierre Lebrun returns to discuss the rebuild in Chicago, the future of Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews in the windy city and trade rumours involving Brent Burns and Jeff Petry. Pkus, Pierre provides his analysis on NHL free agency, including where top free agents Claude Giroux, Nazem Kadri, Johnny Gaudreau and Evgeni Malkin might end up as cheque books open up on July 13 at 12 noon Eastern.

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NHL Draft: which teams got it right?, Danila Yurov slides to the Wild on Russia concerns, surprise picks, and more, plus an early 2023 NHL Draft lookahead and listener questions Jul 11, 2022

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First, on a special Monday edition of The Athletic Hockey Show Prospect Series, Max and Corey look back at this weekend’s NHL Draft and discuss why they liked what the Montreal Canadiens, Seattle Kraken, San Jose Sharks, Winnipeg Jets, Minnesota Wild, and Buffalo Sabres did with their picks.

Then, the guys talk about Danila Yurov sliding to the Minnesota Wild at No. 24, seemingly the only Russian prospect to be impacted by the uncertainties surrounding Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the potential complications coming to play in North America, as well as surprising picks beyond the first round.

Plus, the guys close things out with a very early look at the 2023 Draft and answer listener questions about where Kirby Dach would fit in the 2022 class, how the guys would spend their hypothetical fixed goalie budget, where Simon Nemec ranks amongst top defensemen picked in recent drafts, if the Columbus Blue Jackets should’ve gone with Frank Nazar over Denton Mateychuk, and what were the guys’ favorite food and drink spots during their time in Montreal.

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