Elliotte Friedman and host Matt Marchese begin with Connor Bedard putting on a show at the sold-out Saddledome and the financial benefits for a team that drafts a 'generational' talent (7:00). Then, they chat about Mark Stone undergoing another back surgery and how losing its captain will change Vegas' strategy at the deadline (13:00). Later, Matt and Elliotte break down the developments in the NHLPA's search for a new director, the rumours that it could be U.S. Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh and how a political/labour figure can benefit the players for the next CBA (21:00). Finally, they reflect on Gary Bettman's 30-year anniversary as NHL commisioner and evaluate his performance compared to other leagues (28:00).

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