Episode 52 of the Hockey Free For All Podcast 06-24-2023

Episode 52 of the Hockey Free For All Podcast is here. Topics of discussion include

#1. There is clearly a new plan and a new direction in Philadelphia.

#2. Clearly the time has arrived for more past players to get into management roles.

 #3. Has anyone else noticed that 63 million dollars over 8-years has become the go to, long term deal numbers for contracts or is it just me?

#4. The rumors surrounding the 2023 draft have reached the irrational Level.

#5. Here’s to hoping that either the San Jose Sharks or the Columbus Blue Jackets draft Matvie Mitchkov.

#6 If Mitchkov is there at the 5th pick, what about trading the 5th overall pick to the Washington Capitals for their 8th overall pick in the 2023 draft and their first-round picks in the 2024 and 2025 NHL Entry Drafts.

#7. It makes absolutely no sense to mortgage away all of your prospects to obtain a Conner Bedard or  Adam Fantilli , these Players need to be surrounded with talented players. It’s a team sport, it’s a 20-man roster. We’re not talking about golf here, hello!

#8. The 2023 draft has the potential of being the busiest draft in decades.