As the NHL season inches towards the halfway mark, Mark and Scott discuss a team that's seems like it's going through the motions, and with the trade deadline two months away, decisions Kyle Davidson will need to make on Chicago's direction. Then, Lukas Reichel's impact in his appearances with the big club, and his future, and evaluating the team's defense. Also, Monday night's shootout loss to Seattle, Ryan Hartman flourishing in Minnesota, and to wrap up, your listener questions!

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