Season 3 officially begins with a whopper of an episode. Discussion topics include: Tkachuk vs. Doughty, that’s just plain fun; the (so far) lopsided Neal-Lucic trade; ongoing contract talks for big-name D-men; whether the Penguins should hit the reset button; how the Senators could be setting up to be the stars of the 2020 draft; and much more.

Then Hall of Famer Nick Lidstrom joins the show to talk about his career and life after the NHL, the many beer league offers he’s had and his new book, “The Pursuit of Perfection.”

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Music Outro: Stuck On Planet Earth – Rising

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This episode is produced and sound engineered by Amil Delic, and hosted by Jeff Marek and Elliotte Friedman.

Audio Credits: Fox Sports West, MSG, NBC Sports California, NBC SN and Sportsnet.

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.