In this episode, we discuss the young talents of Tim Stutzle and Jake Sanderson. We explore the importance of internal growth for the team's success, and how hard that is to predict. We get into Shane Pinto and Leevi Merilainen's contract situations next summer, and the impact of injuries on player performance. We also get into goaltending with Linus Ullmark and Leevi Merilainen, the future of Nick Jensen, the potential risks of players participating in the Olympics, and why superstar junior players so often can't get a sniff in the NHL. The episode concludes with a tribute to former NHL goaltender Wayne Thomas.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction

01:23 Stutzle and Sanderson recognized among NHL's best

05:30 The Growth Potential of Young Players

09:19 Internal Growth vs. External Additions

12:05 Shane Pinto's Contract Situation

16:15 Comparing Shane Pinto to Past Players

20:12 The Goaltending Situation

23:28 Future Free Agents and Their Impact

29:13 Brady Tkachuk's Health Update

31:57 Concerns About Players in International Competitions

34:58 Remembering Wayne Thomas and Closing Thoughts