This week, we tackle the big question: are rebuilds the right path? With the rise of teams like Anaheim, Chicago, and Montreal, we debate whether our opinions on tearing it down have changed. Then we spotlight Dawson Mercer’s hot start, comparing him to some similar emerging stars, before wrapping things up with our reactions to the new Team Canada Olympic jerseys and a breakdown of Canada’s defensive group heading into the tournament.

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What if teams got a do-over? This week we’re re-drafting the 2018 NHL Entry Draft, looking back at how those picks aged and which teams would be better (or way worse off) today. From Dahlin and Svechnikov to some surprising risers and busts, we reshuffle the board and see how different the NHL could look in 2025.

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It’s a packed one! We break down the Frozen Frenzy and why ESPN needs to step it up for hockey fans. Then we dive into the Team Canada conversation; should Macklin Celebrini and Matthew Schaefer make the cut? Finally, we wrap with a quick detour to the diamond as the Blue Jays push Game 7 of the World Series.

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We’re launching a brand new segment: “Fix a Team in 3 Steps.” First up — the Tampa Bay Lightning, who are off to a brutal start this season. We break down what’s gone wrong, what needs to change, and how they can get back on track. Then we wrap things up with our thoughts on the Canucks’ trade for Lukas Reichel and what it means for Vancouver’s forward group.

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With massive new extensions dropping across the NHL for stars like Connor McDavid and Kirill Kaprizov, we decided to look back at some of the biggest contracts of the salary cap era. From mega-deals that aged like fine wine to ones that blew up in spectacular fashion, we’re ranking them all in a tier list to see which big-money bets actually paid off.

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We’re back with part two of our 2025–26 NHL season preview, this time breaking down the entire Eastern Conference. From powerhouse contenders to bubble teams, we give our standings predictions and share our thoughts on who’s primed to surprise (and who might disappoint). Plus, during the New Jersey Devils segment, we dive into the Luke Hughes signing and what it means for their blue line moving forward.

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We're back! We’re kicking off a brand-new season of Stick Talk Hockey with a full breakdown of the Western Conference. Every team, every storyline, and our point predictions for the 2025-26 season. Who’s on the rise, who’s taking a step back, and how will the playoff race shake out in the West? Tune in for our complete season preview.

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In our final episode of the 2024-2025 season, we're diving headfirst into the chaos of NHL free agency! We break down all the major signings, re-signings, and blockbuster trades from the opening days of the frenzy. Which teams made the biggest splashes? Who got better, who got fleeced, and who's stuck in limbo? We wrap up the season with analysis of every key move and what it all means heading into next year. Don't miss this one.

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