Steve Laidlaw Podcast

On this episode of the podcast Steve examines the rift between the Sabres and Jack Eichel and if that means that Eichel is on his way out. He also asks the hypothetical: would you rather have the Kraken blank slate or the Sabres roster with both the good and the bad? 

Steve is then joined by Ian Gooding to discuss this season's biggest fantasy busts. Who were the three most disappointing players at each position? They air their grievances and make plots for how to deal with those busts next season.

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On this episode of the podcast Steve is joined by Alex MacLean to discuss the most impactful players in fantasy hockey this season. They put together All Star squads featuring one player from each position. Tune in to find out who the most important players in fantasy hockey were this season!

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On this episode of the podcast Steve tells us why the 2021 NHL Trade Deadline was all about the 2019 Columbus Blue Jackets. Then Steve is joined by Byron Bader of HockeyProspecting.com. They discuss the biggest trades of the 2021 NHL trade deadline, including the Mantha/Vrana swap. They also discuss prospects that were traded, why so few prospects were moved, why picks were the preferred currency and what that means for the 2021 NHL Entry Draft. Plus, they deviate and talk NBA Top Shot and the potential for NFTs to enter the hockey world.

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On this episode of the podcast Steve Laidlaw is joined by Hayden Soboleski of DobberProspects and creator of the McDavidForPicks trade model to power rank the thirstiest NHL teams heading into the trade deadline? Which teams are most desperate to make a deal? They also discuss Hayden's favourite trade fits, which teams are buyers and sellers, and whether or not the flat cap, pandemic and looming expansion draft are conspiring to make this deadline a dudline. 

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On this episode Steve is joined by the Kung Fu Canuck to discuss the latest round of draft lottery reform and whether the NHL will ever get this right or if they are simply playing a never-ending game of whack-a-mole. Then they discuss the scapegoating of referee Tim Peel and how it is yet another example of how the NHL cares more about the appearance of fairness than actual fair competition. They also discuss why this approach goes against the approach of more successful leagues like the NBA and NFL who reward their stars and promote an increase in offense.

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On this episode of the podcast Steve is joined by Ian Gooding of DobberHockey to discuss this season's most disappointing players. They build the All-Disappointment Team with two forward lines, two defense pairings and two goaltenders.

The All-Disappointment Team

Mika Zibanejad - Evgeni Malkin - Anthony Mantha

Taylor Hall - Elias Pettersson - Nikita Gusev

Rasmus Dahlin - Erik Karlsson

Zach Werenski - Tony DeAngelo

Robin Lehner

Tristan Jarry

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Who would make your All-Disappointment Team? Let us know!

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On this episode of the podcast Steve Laidlaw discusses the Pittsburgh Penguins GM job, and why managing up is the far more important part of a GM's role in team building. Then Steve is joined by Peter Harling of Dobber Prospects to check in on this season's rookie class. How are their pre-season bets fairing? Who is the Calder trophy favourite? Are there any value bets to make a month in? How does Alexis Lafreniere stack up with other #1 picks who struggled out of the gate? They answer these questions and more!

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On this episode of the podcast Steve is joined by Alex MacLean to talk about the Predators' slow start to the season. What to make of their struggling special teams? Where does Josi sit in the Norris race? What to make of Saros' struggles? Who are the good teams in the Central Division?

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On this episode of the podcast Steve is joined by Adam Herman from Blue Shirt Banter to discuss his piece on Pierre-Luc Dubois' trade demand, player empowerment, hockey culture and what little leverage is afforded young players in the NHL. 

Steve is later joined by Hayden Soboleski of Dobberprospects to discuss what his trade model on McDavidForPicks.ca felt about the Dubois/Laine trade. They discuss winners and losers, what other teams in the Dubois sweepstakes might have offered and if Columbus got the best deal they could have.

Hayden also offers his perspective on the Avalanche's bumpy start to the season including his thoughts on the Ian Cole trade, as well as if Bowen Byram is here to stay.

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On this episode of the podcast Steve is joined by Sean Tierney of Charting Hockey to review the Over/Under Team Totals offered by Cool Bet for the 2021 NHL Season. Sean offers insights from his model to suggest which side to lean towards for every NHL team.

The lads ultimately lock in bets for the Colorado Avalanche Under, Montreal Canadiens Over, Nashville Predators Under, Minnesota Wild Under and Detroit Red Wings Over.

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