Matt Marchese and guest host Luke Gazdic begin this episode talking Blackhawks with TNT's Darren Pang. He shares what the Oilers are getting with Connor Murphy, the bright future in Chicago with more talent on the way, and the potential pieces on the move ahead of Friday's trade deadline. Next, Tarik El-Bashir (17:55) of Monumental Sports joins the show to check in on the Capitals. He weighs in on Washington's shopping list, Alex Ovechkin's longevity and incoming milestones, Tom Wilson's growth as a smart player, and more! Matt and Luke wrap up today's show with thoughts on the ideal stick flex, before taking a look around the league at some contenders with just over a quarter of the season left to play.

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Guest host Luke Gazdic joins Matt Marchese in-studio to take a trip around the NHL with Elliotte Friedman, Sportsnet NHL insider and host of 32 Thoughts. The boys chat about Easton Cowan's playtime in Toronto, Connor Murphy's trade to Edmonton, what else to the Oilers are shopping for at the trade deadline. Friedge also weighs in on Nic Roy's trade value, the latest on Elias Pettersson, Tyler Myers, Kent Johnson and Charlie Coyle, as well as the front runners for the Norris Trophy this season.

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Matt Marchese rides solo on today's show and recaps a busy weekend in the NHL. Thomas Hickey (04:42), former NHL forward and Islanders analyst, joins to discuss Matthew Schaefer's electric rookie season, how he's been able to maintain his hot start, and the positive impact he's had around the organization. The pair also take some time to chat about the Maple Leafs' outlook with Auston Matthews at the helm, Travis Sanheim's ceiling in Philly, and the other Flyers on the roster with extra upside. After a Mike Futa-less edition of the "Futa Five" (26:30), Matt welcomes Sportsnet's Sam Cosentino (31:51) to the show! He weighs in on Jordan Binnington's value ahead of the deadline, what's left for the Wild to do after acquiring Quinn Hughes, the Canadiens' array of assets in the cupboard, and the teams to watch as Friday's deadline nears. Later, Cobe Bagley (55:41) of KSL Sports Utah wraps up today's show with thoughts on the Mammoth's interest in Robert Thomas, the other names on the team's radar, what's next for Nick Schmaltz, and Salt Lake City's growth as a hockey city.

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.