Elliotte Friedman joins host Matt Marchese from sunny Florida to chat about the state of the Capitals after their recent signing of Dylan Strome, and look ahead to what's next for veteran forward Nicklas Backstrom. Later, the pair dive into the sudden firing of Belleville Senators Head Coach Troy Mann after accusations of sharing pre-scouting information, and discuss if Ottawa is poised to be a buyer or a seller at the trade deadline (10:10). To wrap up, Matt and Elliotte weigh in on Timo Meier's potential fit in Calgary and why the Bruins are wary of trading Brandon Carlo, before previewing this weekend's All-Star festivities (19:48)!

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