John Davidson Joins the Show + Brad Richards on Lightning HOF Induction

Jeff kicks off the show with Columbus Blue Jackets President of Hockey Operations and interim General Manager, John Davidson, to discuss his team's search for a new GM! They pair dive into Dmitri Voronkov feeling homesick earlier in the year, Elvis Merzlikins' reported trade request, the reasoning behind David Jiříček's trip to the minors, and the calls he is getting on Boone Jenner. Next up, Sportsnet’s Sam Cosentino shares his February 2024 NHL draft rankings highlighting Macklin Celebrini’s game, before preview the field in this year's Calder Trophy race (19:37). Later on, former NHLer Brad Richards reflects on his time in Tampa Bay ahead of his induction into the Lightning Hall of Fame (50:21)! The pair also chat about Brad's earliest impressions of John Tortorella and what it means to be a "goalie dad".

 

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