Marek Scratched for Trade Related Reasons

Matt Marchese is joined by play-by-play voice for the Flames Derek Wills, who discusses a season of setbacks for Jacob Markström, who Calgary will target at the deadline and what the team's ceiling is if they can find a way in to the playoffs. Then, the Random Player of The Day - Arturs Irbe (20:24)! NHL Network's Scott Laughlin shares some stories about Irbe before getting into why Detroit hasn't locked up Dylan Larkin, the Senator's numerous options at the deadline and Lawson Crouse's future in Arizona (25:44). Finally, Erik Erlendsson from Lightninginsider.com gives his take on Tampa's plan for the deadline, why they will be severely restricted by the cap, and if Nikita Kucherov is being overlooked (54:33).

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