Episode 110 of the Hockey Free For All Podcast 06-23-2024

Episode 110 of the Hockey Free For All Podcast Topic discussions. #1. What a turn-a-round by the Edmonton Oilers #2. Connor McDavid is truly a difference maker, if there was any doubt. #3. The never-ending rumor mill. #4. If Sidney Crosby was to go anywhere, it would only be to an on the edge true contender. #5. What a reality check for Pierre Luc Dubois. #6. The Ottawa Senators and the New Jersey Devils have made it known that the 7th and 10th picks overall picks in the 2024 NHL entry draft are available. #7. The New Jersey Devils acquire goalie Jacob Markstrom of the Calgary Flames for a very high cost. #8. The New Jersey Devils must truly believe their window of opportunity is now. #9. The Calgary Flames have now amassed 6 first round draft pick in the next 3 entry drafts. #10. Great news for the Montreal Canadiens, Pierre Luc Dubois has been traded to the Washington Capitals by the L.A. Kings straight up for goaltender Darcy Kuemper. May he resurrect his career by playing on a line with Alex Ovechkin and an equally talented left winger. #11. The San Jose Sharks have named Ryan Warsofsky as their next head coach. #12. What an odd week for the Montreal Canadiens on a positive note, they signed defensive prospect Adam Engstrom to a 3-year entry level contract. That was followed by the mutual departures of Director of Science and Performance Adam Douglas, and Laval Rocket Head Coach J.F. who after just signing a contract extension to remain as the head coach of the Laval Rocket, announce he was leaving, as he has excepted the head coaching position at Clarkson University of the NCAA, his alma mater. #13. Guy Boucher would not be the right fit for Laval, and Pascal Vincent would be a better fit on the Canadiens staff, than he would be for the Laval head coaching position. #14. The time is perfect for either Trevor LeTowski or Alex Burrow’s to take the Laval Head Coaching job? #15. Utah names Chris Armstrong as it’s president of hockey operations. #16. Utah signs prospects Noel Nordh and Julian Lutz. #17. The Carolina Hurricanes name Eric Tulsky  as the team’s new general manager #18. Early coaching candidates in Columbus include Todd McLellen and Jay Woodcroft. #17. The San Jose Sharks have appropriately slammed the door shut on the circulating Logan Couture trade rumors, calling them absolutely false. #18 The Anaheim Duck have added Rich Clune to their coaching staff. #19. The New York Rangers surprisingly place forward Barclay Goodrow on waivers. #20. The San Jose Sharks quickly claimed forward Barclay Goodrow off of waivers from the N.Y. Rangers. #21. NHL player and prospect signings galore. #22. Colorado Avalanche player Andrew Cogliano announces his retirement, and takes front office position as an amateur scout.