Last Word on Hockey presents The 4th Line Hockey Podcast #190 – 2018 NHL Free Agency. Coming from Calgary, AB, Carl and Joel provide their own unique and fun view of hockey. Every week the guys share their thoughts on the news of the week, have a variety of guests from the world of hockey as well as spending some time in segments like The Elimination Station, Joel’s Counselling Couch, The Rant Shack, and The Hot Seat.

2018 NHL Free Agency

NHL free agency is upon us and that means that we finally found out that John Tavares went to Joel’s Toronto Maple Leafs! Resident New York Islanders fan, Matt from Reasons Are Several, joins us to get both sides of the story, looking at Tavares coming and going.

Other news of the week includes, but is not limited to:

James van Riemsdyk signing with the Philadelphia Flyers

The St. Louis Blues bringing in Tyler Bozak, David Perron and Ryan O’Reilly

Carl’s Colorado Avalanche adding Ian Cole and Matt Calvert

The Vancouver Canucks and Detroit Red Wings making the most confusing deals of the day

Ryan McDonagh signing a big extension with the Tampa Bay Lightning

Paul Stastny leaving the Winnipeg Jets, following their Steve Mason trade, for the Vegas Golden Knights

James Neal joining the Calgary Flames

Drew Doughty and Logan Couture re-signing with the Los Angeles Kings and San Jose Sharks

Rick Nash exploring retirement

And more!

Who are Carl and Joel? Carl comes from Calgary, AB. His facial hair of choice is a mustache. His team of choice is the Colorado Avalanche and his smoked meat of choice is brisket. Joel comes from Calgary, AB. His facial hair of choice is a beard. His team of choice is the Toronto Maple Leafs and his smoked meat of choice is ribs.