How to Solve the Brady Tkachuk Dilemma

This week on The Hockey News Podcast, with senior writers Ryan Kennedy and Matt Larkin: - The Ottawa Senators are on the verge of starting their season without star RFA left winger Brady Tkachuk. What must GM Pierre Dorion due to get Tkachuk signed? - The Montreal Canadiens sign center Nick Suzuki to an eight-year contract at a $7.875-million AAV. Who wins the deal? - The Seattle Kraken name defenseman Mark Giordano captain. Does it make sense to give the 'C' to a pending UFA? - The New York Rangers sign center Mika Zibanejad to an eight-year extension at an $8.5-million AAV. Was it a smart decision? - The Toronto Maple Leafs will open 2021-22 minus center Auston Matthews (wrist) and left winger Ilya Mikheyev (thumb). Are they in danger of stumbling out of the gate? - Ten women will work as officials in the AHL this season. How long until we see women officiating NHL games? - Listener mailbag, including: how will the Montreal Canadiens fare without Carey Price? And more!