In this edition of The Stick Blade Podcast we talk about Patrick Kane and Alex DeBrincat being given the "A" for the Chicago Blackhawks, Reichel's showing at the Blackhawks training camp, Nolan Allan signing his Entry Level Contract, Givani Smith's new contract with the Detroit Red Wings as well as Bobby Ryan's PTO with the Wings, Jakub Vrana's injury at training camp, and Bertuzzi's refusal to be vaccinated.

League side, we talk about the Seattle Kraken's first pre-season game, the NHL salary cap expected to rise, and Jack Eichel being stripped of his captaincy

Intro song: Moody Swing by Oshova