Last Word on Sports is proud to present their hockey podcast, On the Power Play with Ben and Dave. Join Ben Kerr and Dave Gove each week as they take a look around the Hockey World focusing on the big issues of the NHL and elsewhere.
The boys are back and looking at the news from around the NHL.
Leafs, Bruins, Kings Goaltending Issues
The Los Angeles Kings goaltending situation is a mess. Star goaltender Jonathan Quick is out for at least three months, and backup Jeff Zatkoff is now on injured reserve. How does this effect the Kings going forward? Do they rely on Peter Budaj or is someone else available? The Boston Bruins have similar, but shorter term, issues with Tuukka Rask and Anton Khudobin on the shelf. They are currently going with Malcolm Subban and Zane MacIntyre. Where does this leave the Bruins?
The Toronto Maple Leafs have a pair of healthy goaltenders, but their starter Frederik Andersen just is not stopping the puck. How do they get him back on track? Was the trade and subsequent five-year, $25 million deal a mistake?
Hampus Lindholm‘s Deal
Andersen’s old team, the Anaheim Ducks have signed Hampus Lindholm to a long-term contract. The boys look at Lindholm and the Ducks. Can this team still contend in the Western Conference?
Red Hot Canadian October
The Edmonton Oilers have a 6-1-0 record and Connor McDavid is leading the NHL in points. Goaltender Cam Talbot; defencemen Oscar Klefbom, Adam Larsson, and Darnell Nurse; and forwards Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, Leon Draisaitl, and Milan Lucic have also started strong. Are the Oilers for real?
What about the Montreal Canadiens? Led by Carey Price, Shea Weber, Alexander Radulov, and a balanced offence, they are putting memories of last year’s disaster to bed, and have again come out as one of the league’s best teams. Can they keep it going, or will they repeat last season?
All this and more as we go, on the power play.
OTPP: Kings Goaltending Issues, Habs and Oilers Starts, Lindholm’s New Deal
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