Getting to Know NHL's New CBA with Marty Walsh

Justin Cuthbert and Jesse Rubinoff kick things off with the news out of Toronto that the Leafs have acquired Dakota Joshua from the Vancouver Canucks. Then, Kevin Barker joins the show (8:53) to share his thought’s on the MLB All-Star Game and Home Run Derby, if he is buying into the Jays' hot streak before the break, and how the team can stack up against the rest of the AL East ahead of the deadline. Then, NHLPA Executive Director Marty Walsh (26:10) joins the show fresh off of ratifying a new CBA with the NHL. They discuss how the process works behind closed doors, the success of the Four Nations, how he measures the success of the league, and more. Then, they discuss the rising cap and how it will change the landscape of new contracts in the NHL, what has changed in the relationship between the NHL and the PA, and much more. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.