Sean Avery signs with an ECHL team, Martin St. Louis' impact on Canadiens, hottest teams and players out of the All-Star break

To start things off, Ian and Sean share their thoughts on Sean Gentille and Craig Custance's rendition of the Canadian national anthem from the Tuesday show. Does the conversation turn into discussing the worst performances of national anthems ever? Possibly. Then, the guys share their skepticism on Sean Avery saying he's planning on a return to the NHL this fall after signing a contract in the ECHL. Has anyone returned to the NHL after a 5+ year absence? Also, Martin St. Louis is giving a boost to the Canadiens, will he be behind the bench next season, and if it's possible for him to get a vote for the Jack Adams this season. Next, with the news that Filip Forsberg is on the market, what message does that send to Nashville Predators fans?

Then, in "Granger Things", Jesse Granger stops by to discuss the hottest teams and players following the All-Star break, and if it's possible for Cole Caufield to work his way back into the Calder discussion. In the mailbag, the pair hit on a couple HOF-related questions, and to wrap up, another look back in "This Week in Hockey History".

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