Staying Fresh with Vegas GM Kelly McCrimmon

The Calgary Flames are getting a new rink?! Sportsnet’s Eric Francis joins Jeff to discuss the big announcement, the impact the new arena will have on the community, the financial implications of the new project, how the arena situation impacts attracting players in free agency, the legacy of the Saddledome, and more! Then, they move on to the team's outlook on the ice, which pending free agents he expects to re-sign with the team this offseason and what Elias Lindholm’s next contract might look like. Then, Jeff introduces a brand new segment “Random Hockey Fact of the Day” (20:07)! Later on, we hear New Jersey Devils star centre Jack Hughes' 32 Thoughts interview discussing the expectations for the Devils this season, the team's playoff run last season, his brother Quinn becoming the Canucks' newest captain, and more (29:19)! Next, ready to help his team defend their title, Vegas Golden Knights General Manager Kelly McCrimmon joins the show! He discusses how his team will approach the year and keep things fresh, the impact Phil Kessel had on the roster last season, Ivan Barbashev’s importance to the team, and the status of some of the teams top pending UFA’s (45:52).

 

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