In the first period special guest co-host Alex Wiederspiel joins Eddie Garcia to discuss the sad news involving Arizona State hockey player Matthew Mayich, the Zeev Buium contract and the rest of the news from the past week in the NHL. In the second period we start our division previews with a look at the Metropolitan Division. In the third period we read listener e-mails plus give you a recap of the Puck Podcast Hockey game.

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Cale Makar makes NHL history with an 8-year, $163.2 million contract—are mega-deals reshaping the future of the salary cap era? Eddie Garcia and Dr. Brian Kennedy break down the Colorado Avalanche’s big move, spotlighting Makar’s elite status, ripple effects on players like Quinn Hughes and the growing tension between superstar paydays and team-building strategy. The conversation also questions where Connor Hellebuyck will land after officially requesting a trade from the Winnipeg Jets—is Buffalo his next destination, and does he have what it takes to change his postseason legacy? Dr. Kennedy takes listeners on a journey through the legendary 1972 Summit Series, revealing its lasting impact on hockey culture. Plus, lively fan feedback, collecting card chatter and fun behind-the-scenes stories make this episode a must-listen for true hockey diehards.

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Anaheim Ducks young star Cutter Gauthier rejects a $52 million contract offer—are escalating salaries and offer sheets reshaping the NHL’s power balance? Eddie Garcia guest co-host and Thomas Harrington debate the impact of blockbuster deals for Leo Carlson and dissect Ducks management’s hardline tacticsAnalysis spotlights Detroit Red Wings’ search for a new GM, the looming expansion into Houston or Austin, and what’s next for teams like the Columbus Blue Jackets as Elvis Merzlikins faces injury rehab. Plus, don’t miss standout entry-level players to watch on every roster, and bold predictions on which Captainless teams—like the LA Kings or St. Louis Blues—should hand over the “C” to next.

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