Episode PK Subban (467): Johnny Gaudreau Tragedy. Oilers Secure Draisaitl Long Term.

Johnny Gaudreau was tragically killed with his brother Matthew while riding their bicycles in New Jersey by an alleged drunk driver. Leon Draisaitl signs 8 year contract that will make him the highest paid player in the league. For now.    Listen Here:  Apple Podcasts   Direct MP3   iHeart Radio   Title Player PK Subban  News Johhny Gaudreau and brother Matthew killed by driver while cycling Leon Draisaitl contract - 8 x $14MM - assuming cap goes up $5MM, wiil be 15%  of cap when it starts max contract is 20% of cap - $17.6MM for this year / $18.7 next year when McDavid signed 2018-19, his was 15.72% of $79.5MM Cap  Seth Jarvis contract with Carolina AAV $7.9 x 8  - unique - cap hit only $7.5/year - 29.4MM signing bonuses - $15.67MM deferred to day after contract expires - cap hit based on present value of $15.67MM (tiime value of money)  - no interest allowed to be given Interesting - nice savings plan for player, but loses out on investment opportunity for 8 years.  Oilers let Broberg and Holloway walk NHL and PA discussing mandating neck guards Nick Robertson still unsigned and wants a trade. Other Unsigned RFAs of note Jeremy Swayman - clear #1 going into season after Ullmark traded Senators - looking for 8 years - $ wiill be interesting  Moritz Seider - seeking 8 years - prob about $8.5 but have to get Raymond signed as well Lukas Raymond - seeking 8 years - prob $7MM  Yzerman notorious hard negotiator but pressure on for results.  Guess the 5th Connections - LAST WEEK - Alex Lafreniere, Eric Lindros, John Tavares, connor Bedard - won world junior gold and tournament MVP? This week?    Big Events this year -  Global Series Oct 4 - Sabres / Devils - Prague, Czechia    Pathers / Stars - Tampere, Finland Winter Classic - Dec 31 - Blackhhawks / Blues at Wrigley Field  5:00pm - switch to New Year's Eve Stadium Series - Blue Jackets / Red Wings at Ohio State March 1 4 nations series - Feb 10-21 - Can, US, Fin, Swe - scared of injury for nothing tourney. Scheduling Matrix Each Division Has Eight Teams Games Within Division 5 teams x 2 home / 2 away (Subtotal 10 home / 10 away) 1 team x 2 home / 1 away (Subtotal 2 home / 1 away) 1 team x 1 home / 2 away (Subtotal 1 home / 2 away)   Games Within Conference (Non-Division) 4 teams x 2 home / 1 away (Subtotal 8 home / 4 away) 4 teams x 1 home / 2 away (Subtotal 4 home / 8 away)   Non-Conference Games 16 teams x 1 home / 1 away (Subtotal 16 home / 16 away) Grand Total – 82 Games 41 home / 41 away   Crazy Stat  Upcoming - division previews with guests.