We recap NHL trade deadline day and highlight early fits like Nazem Kadri’s return to Colorado (bigger minutes, playing wing with Nathan MacKinnon) and Scott Laughton’s fast start with the LA Kings. We dig into Detroit’s major move: acquiring Justin Faulk from St. Louis for Justin Holl, Dmitri Buchelnikov, and unprotected 2026 first- and third-round picks, discussing Faulk’s first game usage, expected role, and how he stabilizes the Red Wings’ defense for a playoff push. We also react to the surprising John Carlson trade from Washington to Anaheim, including the conditional pick terms and concerns about how Carlson learned the news. Finally, we discuss the Maple Leafs moving Bobby McMann to Seattle for a 2027 second and 2026 fourth, and debate Craig Berube’s impact on Auston Matthews and the team’s direction.

⏰⏰Chapters⏰⏰

00:00 Trade Deadline Intro

01:19 Early Fits and Returns

01:59 Kadri Back in Colorado

04:01 Lawton Hits the Ground

05:35 Red Wings Land Faulk

06:36 Faulk Usage and Pairings

09:21 Playoff Impact and Value

13:23 Wings Schedule Outlook

16:03 More Deadline Moves

17:46 Carlson to Anaheim Shock

18:45 Carlson Trade Fallout

19:49 Playoff Bubble Reality

20:57 Extension Talks Breakdown

22:07 Anaheim Fit And Future

23:36 DraftKings Ad Break

25:00 Leafs Kraken McMann Deal

28:22 Leafs Rebuild And Blue Line

29:23 Berube Matthews Crisis

32:45 Front Office Pressure Cooker

35:55 Wrap Up And Final Word

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Mark Paul and Justin Baker delve into some of the most infamous trades in NHL history, sparked by the recent trade of Quinn Hughes from the Vancouver Canucks to the Minnesota Wild. They discuss several trades that altered the landscape of the league, from the shocking Wayne Gretzky trade to the Joe Thornton and Patrick Roy trades, examining the impacts and outcomes for the teams involved. The hosts also touch on recent trades, player performances, and the complex logistics behind some of these monumental decisions.

00:00 Introduction and Recent NHL Trade Discussion
02:33 Analyzing the Quinn Hughes Trade
10:41 Worst Trades in NHL History: An Overview
12:12 Recent Notable Trades: Forsberg and Hull
21:27 Goalie Trades: Luongo and Dipietro
24:11 Legendary Player Trades: Selanne and Thornton
30:43 Joe Thornton's Early Career and Criticisms
31:58 San Jose Sharks and Joe Thornton's Transformation
32:38 Boston Bruins' Perspective on the Thornton Trade
34:42 DraftKings Promotion
36:08 Marcus Naslund Trade Analysis
38:38 Alexei Yashin Trade to the Islanders
41:09 Mark Messier's Trade to the Rangers
45:19 Marcel Dionne's Trade to the LA Kings
47:46 Wayne Gretzky's Trade to the LA Kings
50:45 Additional Notable Trades and Final Thoughts

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Posting this episode late BUT we wanted to have a record of our predictions. Plus, you can listen now and see how well we are doing 2 weeks into the season!

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