Episode 147: VP of Common Sense

Micah Blake McCurdy answers the bat signal for an emergency podcast to help break down what the Kevin Shattenkirk means for all parties involved, why every team needs a VP of Common Sense, and how we should evaluate decision-making. Here’s a quick rundown of the topics covered: 0:50 The Shattenkirk trade from the Blues perspective 4:52 .. and from the eyes of the Capitals 7:19 Kevin Shattenkirk's contributions as a player 10:15 Is this the best version of the Washington Capitals? 16:20 What were the motives for the Senators? 22:17 The VP of Common Sense 26:20 Jim Benning just made a smart move 30:00 The right time to evaluate a trade 35:40 Something for the Leafs fans out there Every episode of the podcast is available on iTunes, Soundcloud, Google Play, and Stitcher. Make sure to subscribe to the show so that you don’t miss out on any new episodes as they’re released. All ratings and reviews are also greatly appreciated. Thanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices If you'd like to participate in the conversation and join the community we're building over on Discord, you can do so by signing up for the Hockey PDOcast's server here: https://discord.gg/a2QGRpJc84 The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.