Jeff and Elliotte open with a discussion on the Panthers' third line of Mason Marchment, Anton Lundell, and Sam Reinhart. Next, they talk about the Anaheim Ducks' GM search, Pat Verbeek being a candidate, and Chicago announcing its GM search committee (4:33). They chat about Jake Muzzin's concussion setback, how it may impact the Leafs' deadline plans, and the continued evolution of Auston Matthews (9:41). The guys touch on the NHL no longer testing vaccinated, asymptomatic players daily, and why taxi squads may be coming to an end (16:23). To wrap, a discussion about whether the Olympics are a "demo tape" for Eric Staal regarding a possible NHL return, and what Evan Bouchard brings to the Oilers' powerplay (20:57).

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