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Episode 385: Penguins Deep Dive Feb 23, 2021

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Jesse Marshall joins the show to help deep dive the Pittsburgh Penguins and their eventful start to the season. Topics include:

Surviving a bumpy first month
Why they're fortunate to be where they are
Making sense of a strange underlying shot profile
The funk Evgeni Malkin has been in
What's wrong with him, and how they can fix him
Mixing and matching in the top 6
Bryan Rust proving he's totally legit
Jim Rutherford's unplanned exit
Importance of coach and front office being on same page
Managing multiple timelines as organization
Putting players in position to succeed based on their skills
Getting back to 5-on-5 dominance

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Episode 384: Where it All Went Wrong Feb 11, 2021

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Harman Dayal and Satiar Shah join the show to discuss where things have went wrong for the Vancouver Canucks this season, how to divvy up the blame for it, and what they need to do to fix it moving forward. Topics include:

The bad optics of their offseason
Deeper rooted issues dating back years
Paying for past mistakes
Intentionally rebuilding vs. being bad by accident
Having plan and executing it properly
GM vs. Owner vs. Coach
Front office power struggles
Ownership meddling in moves
Making big changes now vs. offseason
Losing the room
Goaltending vs. defensive issues
Hughes and Pettersson's struggles this year
The impact on their next contracts
Trying to salvage the rest of the season
Big decisions coming up

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Episode 383: Blockbuster Breakdown Jan 27, 2021

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Alison Lukan and Murat Ates join the show to discuss the blockbuster trade between the Blue Jackets and Jets, how Pierre-Luc Dubois and Patrik Laine will fit with their new teams, and how they can get the most out of them moving forward. Topics include:

The timeline leading up to the trade
What the market was actually like for Dubois
Why Jarmo Kekalainen made the move
Why the Jets were the perfect trade partner
How much of PLD's rep as a player is deserved
How his passing is a great fit next to Jets shooters
Whether he'll be able to improve their team defense
Where things went wrong for Laine in Winnipeg
What's to blame for the dip in his shooting %
How CBJ can get his shot back to where it was
Whether CBJ's system can cover for his limitations
How they can get the most out of his tools
Winners and losers of the trade
The next contract for both

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Episode 382: Winning Hab-its Jan 26, 2021

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Arpon Basu joins the show to help discuss the strong start to the season for the Montreal Canadiens, how their playing style and depth has helped them take advantage of a wide open North Division, and what we can learn from their early results. Topics include:

Their hot start offensively
How much stock to put into early season data
The competition in the North Division
How they're taking advantage of opportunities
How they're creating those opportunities
Balancing offense vs. defense, risk vs. reward
Nick Suzuki's impressive start
How and why he played them out of PLD talks
The team's forward depth
The future of the center position
Phillip Danault's value and next contract
Protecting investment in Price
Future questions they'll need to answer

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Episode 381: The Thrill of Kirill Jan 20, 2021

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Michael Russo joins the show to help deep dive Kirill Kaprizov's immediate impact, why the wait appears to have been worth it, and how he's helping the Minnesota Wild change the public perception of their franchise. Topics include:

Why Kirill Kaprizov has captured everyone's attention
Why the Wild desperately needed a talent like him
What he does well, why he can succeed in the NHL
What we can learn from his first couple games
Wild trying to change public perception of them
Goals for this season and questions to answer
Kevin Fiala following up on his breakout
Future contracts for Kaprizov and Fiala
Lineup construction and team building theory
Playing styles and helping stars shine

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Episode 380: Narrative Street Jan 12, 2021

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Dom Luszczyszyn and Rob Pizzola join the show to discuss what we can learn from this unique season, the complicating factors to consider when picking winners, and some of the best bets on the board. Topics include:

Weird results in shortened seasons
The importance of home ice advantage and travel
Balancing human element and statistical modeling
Range of outcomes in 1st half vs. 2nd half
Matchup trends and opponent familiarity
Whether defensive teams will have early advantage
Betting on bad teams
Best bets and team point totals
Player props and individual awards

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Episode 379: Breakout Candidates in 2021 Jan 12, 2021

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Andrew Berkshire joins the show to discuss potential breakout candidates for the coming season. Topics include:

What we're looking for when identifying potential breakouts
Jack Hughes coming back stronger for Year 2
Andrew Mangiapane in Calgary's Top 6
Nick Suzuki building off bubble performance
Matt Grzelcyk taking advantage of opportunity
Brady Tkachuk's underlying dominance
Rasmus Dahlin reminding everyone how good he is
Andrew's pick out of left field
Kirill Kaprizov's KHL resume
Juuse Saros' time is finally here
Young defensemen finally being unleashed

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Episode 377: 2021 Watchability Rankings Jan 04, 2021

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Jeff Marek joins the show for this year's version of what's become an annual preseason tradition for the show - the Watchability Rankings. We discuss what we're looking forward to watching, and rank all 31 teams based on the entertainment value we think they'll provide in the 2021 season. Topics include:

How we put together our lists and tiered teams
What we find entertaining and worth watching
The bad rebuilding teams already looking to the future
The good defensive teams that aren't especially exciting
The teams that have a lot of brand new faces
The teams we're particularly high or low on
The usual suspects in the East
The explosive Canadian Division

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Episode 376: Rebuilding the Senators Dec 29, 2020

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Hailey Salvian joins the show to deep dive the Ottawa Senators rebuild. We discuss the issues that have plagued them in the past, what they've been up to this offseason, and the questions that need to be answered before they really turn things around. Topics include:

The fanbase's Melnyk Fatigue
Whether they made the most of their offseason
The financial motives for their moves
Creating environment to help young players transition
Brady Tkachuk's next contract
The pursuit of a number 1 center
Patiently seeing rebuild all the way through
How expensive being a contender can be
The recent trades they've made

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Episode 375: Things We're Interested In Dec 24, 2020

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Chris Johnston joins the show to discuss the players, teams, and stories we're most interested in heading into the 2021 season. The topics include:

Did Vegas get better after all of their moves?
Colorado's new status as favourites
Nathan MacKinnon's evolution in the bubble
Connor McDavid with a chip on his shoulder
The final chapters of Alex Ovechkin's story
The unique nature of the Canadian Division
Tampa Bay without Kucherov or cap crunch

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