Matthew Schaefer Is the Next Face of the NHL | Ep 139

In this episode, we break down the Vancouver Canucks' trade for Lukas Reichel and what it means for their forward depth. Then we spotlight Matthew Schaefer’s electric rookie start and ask: is he the NHL’s next breakout star? We also dive into the New Jersey Devils’ seven-game win streak and what’s fueling their early dominance. Next, we analyze the Pittsburgh Penguins’ hot start—can they keep it up? Finally, we look back at the 2005 NHL salary cap overhaul and how it reshaped the league forever. New episodes drop every Sunday & Thursday @ 7 PM EST Stay locked in for the hottest takes, bold predictions, and real talk from around the NHL. Follow Us on Social Media: TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@checkfrombehindpod?lang=en Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/checkfrombehind/ X (Twitter) | https://x.com/CheckFromBehind Email | [email protected] ️ Presented by The Hockey Podcast Network Sponsored by DraftKings Sportsbook – The official sports betting partner of THPN: Spend just $5 you get $200 in bonus bets SIGN UP HERE: https://tinyurl.com/DKSIGNUP25 Powered by DUBBY — Fuel your game at https://www.dubby.gg/ and use code CFBPOD to save 10% on your entire order. (00:00) Introduction (01:33) Canucks Acquire Reichel (05:22) Schaefer Balling Out (13:39) Devils Best Team in NHL? (24:21) Penguins Good Start (39:35) Salary Cap changed NHL (48:29) Outro Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.