In today's episode, Derek (@CreaseAndAssist), Kalisha (@KalishaTownsell), Steve (@BrandSteve), and Theresa (@MNSOTA24) talk about various concerns as the team gets closer to the pre-season and then the regular season.

Obviously, the topic on every fans' and hockey expert's mind is the tale of the Kirill Kaprizov contract situation. For some of us longtime fans, parts of the situation are starting to remind us of the Gaborik situation. Also of concern are the injuries to Mats Zuccarello and Jonas Brodin, and what their absences at the start of the season mean. We then pivot and wrap up with our overall thoughts on the Tom Kurvers' Prospect Showcase. Finally we get a bit of an update on over NHL and hockey news.

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