It's Macklin's World
Digest
The podcast begins with a discussion about Macklinn Celebrini's NHL debut and the beauty of the Northern Lights. Celebrini shares his experience of his first period and how it matched up to his dreams. The podcast then moves on to discuss the Ottawa Senators' win against the Florida Panthers, highlighting the performance of Anton Forsberg and the injury sustained by the Panthers' captain, Aleksander Barkov. The podcast continues the discussion about the Ottawa Senators, focusing on the hype surrounding the team and the impressive performance of their new goaltender, Cam Talbot. The podcast delves into the Toronto Maple Leafs' goalie situation, discussing the injury to Joseph Woll and the emergence of Dennis Hildeby as a potential starter. The podcast explores the future of Timothy Liljegren with the Toronto Maple Leafs, highlighting his healthy scratch status and the team's efforts to find a trade partner. The podcast discusses the Toronto Maple Leafs' win against the New Jersey Devils, analyzing the team's performance and the impact of their former coach, Sheldon Keefe. The podcast focuses on Igor Shesterkin's contract negotiations with the New York Rangers, discussing the team's offer and Shesterkin's desire for a contract that reflects his value. The podcast examines the New York Rangers' salary cap situation and the potential impact of the upcoming CBA negotiations on the team's ability to retain key players. The podcast discusses the Boston Bruins' home opener against the Montreal Canadiens, highlighting Jeremy Swayman's performance and the altercation between him and Nick Suzuki. The podcast concludes with a discussion about the San Jose Sharks' home opener against the St. Louis Blues, focusing on the impact of Erik Karlsson's arrival and the team's overall performance.
Outlines
NHL Debut, Northern Lights, and Senators' Win
The podcast begins with a discussion about Macklinn Celebrini's NHL debut and the beauty of the Northern Lights. Celebrini shares his experience of his first period and how it matched up to his dreams. The podcast then moves on to discuss the Ottawa Senators' win against the Florida Panthers, highlighting the performance of Anton Forsberg and the injury sustained by the Panthers' captain, Aleksander Barkov.
Senators' Hype, Talbot's Performance, and Maple Leafs' Goalie Situation
The podcast continues the discussion about the Ottawa Senators, focusing on the hype surrounding the team and the impressive performance of their new goaltender, Cam Talbot. The podcast delves into the Toronto Maple Leafs' goalie situation, discussing the injury to Joseph Woll and the emergence of Dennis Hildeby as a potential starter.
Liljegren's Future, Maple Leafs' Win, and Shesterkin's Contract Negotiations
The podcast explores the future of Timothy Liljegren with the Toronto Maple Leafs, highlighting his healthy scratch status and the team's efforts to find a trade partner. The podcast discusses the Toronto Maple Leafs' win against the New Jersey Devils, analyzing the team's performance and the impact of their former coach, Sheldon Keefe. The podcast focuses on Igor Shesterkin's contract negotiations with the New York Rangers, discussing the team's offer and Shesterkin's desire for a contract that reflects his value.
Rangers' Salary Cap Situation, Bruins' Home Opener, and Sharks' Home Opener
The podcast examines the New York Rangers' salary cap situation and the potential impact of the upcoming CBA negotiations on the team's ability to retain key players. The podcast discusses the Boston Bruins' home opener against the Montreal Canadiens, highlighting Jeremy Swayman's performance and the altercation between him and Nick Suzuki. The podcast concludes with a discussion about the San Jose Sharks' home opener against the St. Louis Blues, focusing on the impact of Erik Karlsson's arrival and the team's overall performance.
Keywords
Reverse VH Playing Style
A goaltending technique where the goalie pushes out at the top of the crease with their knees bent, creating a \"reverse\" V shape with their legs. This style is common in today's game but puts significant strain on the knees.
Deadline Spur Action
The tendency for players and teams to become more active in negotiations and trades as the trade deadline approaches, often leading to unexpected deals and moves.
Percentage of the Cap
A common metric used in contract negotiations, where players and their agents seek a percentage of the team's salary cap, reflecting their value and market demand.
Building Availability
The availability of arenas and stadiums for sporting events, often influencing the scheduling of games and the number of back-to-back scenarios for teams.
Hometown Hockey
A long-running Canadian television program that features NHL games broadcast from different cities across the country, often influencing the scheduling of games and the number of back-to-back scenarios for teams.
Stock Car Number
A term used to describe high jersey numbers, often associated with players who are less established or considered less important to the team.
Four Nations Cup
An annual international ice hockey tournament featuring teams from Canada, the United States, Russia, and Finland, often serving as a preview for the upcoming Olympic Games.
Q&A
What was the most interesting aspect of the Ottawa Senators' win against the Florida Panthers?
The most interesting aspect was the performance of Anton Forsberg, who immediately established himself as a difference-maker and made key saves when the Panthers started to make a charge.
What is the biggest challenge facing the Toronto Maple Leafs in terms of their goalie situation?
The biggest challenge is managing the workload of Joseph Woll, who has a history of injuries and needs to be carefully monitored to avoid further setbacks.
What is the significance of Igor Shesterkin's contract negotiations with the New York Rangers?
Shesterkin's negotiations are significant because he is considered the best player on the Rangers and his representatives are seeking a contract that reflects his value, potentially making him the highest-paid goalie in NHL history.
How does building availability impact the scheduling of NHL games?
Building availability plays a significant role in scheduling, as teams in busy markets with other sporting events often have limited dates available for games, leading to more back-to-back scenarios.
What is the significance of the Four Nations Cup in terms of Team Canada's roster?
The Four Nations Cup is significant because it provides an opportunity for Team Canada to evaluate players and solidify their roster for the upcoming Olympic Games, with several key players from the tournament potentially making the final team.
Show Notes
In this episode of 32 Thoughts, Kyle and Elliotte open things by delving into the Senators 3-1 win over the Panthers on Thursday night, while also focusing on Aleksander Barkov's late game injury. The fellas then talk about the Toronto Maple Leafs two games into their season (7:04 ). Elliotte opens up about Demko's workload in Vancouver (15:44 ), and expands on the future of Timothy Liljegren (19:47 ). The guys then dive into the Igor Shesterkin/New York Rangers rumour mill (26:27 ). Afterwards, Kyle and Elliotte talk about the Habs-Bruins game on Thursday and Brad Marchand's creative tactic (37:51 ). The fellas wrap the first segment by focusing on Macklin Celebrini's San Jose debut where he notched a goal and an assists (46:09 ).
Kyle and Elliotte answer your questions in the Thought Line (55:31 ).
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This podcast was produced and mixed by Dominic Sramaty and hosted by Elliotte Friedman & Kyle Bukauskas.
The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.
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