In this episode, Nick and Mac are joined by friend of the show and writer/creator of puckuomi.com, Anders Hall, to break down the impending NHL draft and a crazy week of trades. They also discuss the 2026 Hockey Hall of Fame class, preview the 2026 NHL Draft, and the official hiring of Mike Babcock by the Oilers.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Initial Reactions

01:47 Brady Tkachuk's Trade to Florida

04:24 NHL's Shift Towards Player Mobility

13:19 Washington Capitals' Recent Moves

24:04 Chicago Blackhawks' Trade for Bo Byram

29:28 Calgary's Trade for Simon Nemec

31:14 William Eklund's Trade to Ottawa

34:09 Mike Babcock's Controversial Hiring

39:55 Draft Predictions and Team Strategies

51:49 Hall of Fame Class of 2026

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