{"id":94144,"date":"2020-12-14T14:12:54","date_gmt":"2020-12-14T19:12:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/?p=94144"},"modified":"2020-12-14T14:12:54","modified_gmt":"2020-12-14T19:12:54","slug":"throwing-haymakers-podcast-the-saga-aint-dunn","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2020\/12\/14\/throwing-haymakers-podcast-the-saga-aint-dunn\/","title":{"rendered":"Throwing Haymakers Podcast: The Saga Ain&#8217;t Dunn"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>What happens when a Bruins fan faces off against two Maple Leafs fans? Intellectual discussion about all aspects of hockey, of course! Throwing Haymakers is a podcast started by Last Word on Sports writers Brandon Higley-Blair and Josh Erickson, as well as Mat Sheridan. Discussing everything from playoffs to predictions to pretty snipes, Throwing Haymakers provides a fresh, new view on the current state of hockey.<\/em><\/p>\n<h2>Throwing Haymakers Podcast Episode 23<\/h2>\n<div id=\"buzzsprout-player-6842953\"><\/div>\n<p><script src=\"https:\/\/www.buzzsprout.com\/1518352\/6842953-thp-ep-23-the-saga-ain-t-dunn-central-division.js?container_id=buzzsprout-player-6842953&#038;player=small\" type=\"text\/javascript\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Brandon, Josh, and Mat reconvene to break down the Seattle Kraken&#8217;s potential picks from the Central Division in next year&#8217;s expansion draft. The boys also give their quick reaction to a Jan. 13th start date for the season and some big WJC news.<\/p>\n<p>The Central Division has a bevy of teams with some tough decisions to make. That starts with the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/category\/avalanche\/\" target=\"_self\">Colorado Avalanche<\/a>, who could be forced to leave a star forward unprotected due to their incredible defensive depth. They might be Seattle&#8217;s chance to get a top-line centre in the draft.<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/category\/stars\/\" target=\"_self\">Dallas Stars<\/a> aren&#8217;t without effect either, as they&#8217;ll be losing a rather important piece from their run to the 2020 Stanley Cup Final. They have some nasty contract clauses to thank for that. And while some teams don&#8217;t have much to offer, there are still squads with enticing picks. The <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/category\/predators\/\" target=\"_self\">Nashville Predators<\/a> are likely to present a quality depth piece to the Kraken. But the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/category\/blues\/\" target=\"_self\">St. Louis Blues<\/a> might take it a step further, leaving a perenially undervalued asset for the taking.<\/p>\n<p>Expansion draft talk doesn&#8217;t completely dominate the episode today, however. There&#8217;s important news to discuss with the season <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2020\/12\/08\/2020-21-nhl-season-january-13th\/\" target=\"_self\">reportedly starting on January 13th<\/a>. There&#8217;s been some key losses this week to the United States&#8217; World Junior Championship team. That tournament will rev up on Christmas Day, if everything goes according to plan. 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Throwing Haymakers is a podcast started by Last Word on Sports writers Brandon Higley-Blair and Josh Erickson, as well as Mat Sheridan. 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