On Episode 2 of the PuckPedia Hockey Show we welcome Hart Levine, founder of PuckPedia. Hart gives a brief introduction of why he started PuckPedia (2:00) and why all hockey fans should be using their best-in-class features. He was boots on the ground for the NHL Draft in Los Angeles on Friday and Saturday, and he goes over his thoughts on the de-centralized format (5:15). We also talk about the Noah Dobson trade from the New York Islanders to the Montreal Canadiens and why this deal might make sense for both teams (10:00). Then we dive into Free Agency, which starts on July 1 (16:15). Mitch Marner is the big name on the market and we discuss why a deal to the Vegas Golden Knights could make sense instead of re-signing with the Toronto Maple Leafs or signing elsewhere (17:00). We talk about some of the other big names on the market and what teams might make some big splashes (24:30). We wrap up the episode with “Ask the Capologist” where we answer some fan-submitted questions (35:30). We discuss why some Restricted Free Agents aren’t eligible for offer sheets, the difference between No Move and No Trade Clauses, and what qualifying offers are and how they are calculated.

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