Jeff and Elliotte react to Michael Andlauer's very honest press conference from Wednesday and give their thoughts on the way he spoke about the punishments levied against his hockey club (3:40), the intricacies of no-trade-clauses (13:40), and how they'll remember the Dorion Era in Ottawa (22:00). Next, they dive into neck protection in the NHL and how some players are choosing to embrace change (40:00). Elliotte proclaims that the Canucks are Canada's best team (53:00), Jeff and Elliotte look back at the career of Paul Stastny as he announces his retirement from the NHL (1:05:37), and they dive into the Nicklas Backstrom's decision to step away from the team and how the Capitals are managing the club legend (1:08:55). They close the pod by touching on the Calgary Flames' decision to put a pause on extension talks with players (1:14:55).

Jeff and Elliotte answer your questions in the Montana’s Thought Line (38:04).

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This podcast was produced and mixed by Dominic Sramaty and Jordan McRae and hosted by Jeff Marek and Elliotte Friedman.

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