The Wraparound is here with a rapid-fire look at some of hockey’s prospect leagues, the NHL draft and more.
What Will Happen With Maple Leafs RFA Matthew Knies? by The WraparoundundefinedHere’s what Emma Lingan, Adam Kierszenblat and Jake Tye discussed in this episode:
02:10: Thoughts of the decentralized draft and the trades that have already happened on Friday
03:50: How much movement do you expect to see in the first round of the NHL draft?
05:40: Potential surprising picks in Round 1
07:24: How much of a factor will size play in the first round?
09:10: Can the CHL survive the new NCAA rule allowing major junior players to switch over?
11:40: What can the CHL do to convince players to come there instead of the NCAA?
13:30: Do you expect other players to take a discount after John Tavares re-signed with the Toronto Maple Leafs for under $5 million annually?
16:20: How much pressure do contract negotiations with Matthew Knies put on Toronto?
18:10: How much would a Knies offer sheet cost?
20:30: What will ultimately happen with Knies?
22:30: Does the Noah Dobson trade make the Montreal Canadiens a contender?
24:20: How does this Dobson trade change the landscape of the Atlantic Division?
26:30: Will Trent Frederic’s new eight-year contract with the Edmonton Oilers age well?
27:56: The NHL and NHLPA agreed on four-year extension to the collective bargaining agreement. Thoughts?
29:56: What are some good and bad ideas reported in the new CBA?
32:05: What are your thoughts on the new rules reported in the CBA?
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