NHL Trade Deadline Recap Show featuring Ryan Paton, Wednesday, March 12, 2025
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Keywords
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NHL, trade deadline, hockey trades, player analysis, sports commentary, NHL playoffs, Mitch Marner, Rantanen trade, Four Nations Tournament, hockey broadcasting
Summary
In this episode of the Trade Deadline Show, Ali Moosa and Ryan Paton discuss the latest trades in the NHL, including Nyquist’s move to Minnesota and the implications of Rantanen’s trade to Carolina. They delve into the future of Mitch Marner with the Leafs, analyze the impact of recent acquisitions, and explore the intersection of politics and sports. The conversation also highlights the excitement surrounding the Four Nations Tournament and pays tribute to notable broadcasters in the hockey community.
Takeaways
Nyquist’s trade was unexpected and raises questions about his future.
The Rantanen trade reflects deeper issues within the Carolina franchise.
Mitch Marner’s attitude may affect his future with the Leafs.
Ottawa’s recent moves show promise for their future.
Sports should remain an escape from political issues.
The Four Nations Tournament was a successful alternative to the All-Star game.
Jordan Bennington’s performance was crucial for Canada’s success.
Broadcasting legends Joe Bowen and Jim Ralph deserve recognition.
The NHL trade deadline is a pivotal moment for teams.
Passion and talent are essential in sports broadcasting.
Titles
NHL Trade Deadline Insights
Analyzing the Rantanen Trade
Sound Bites
“I love what Ottawa is doing.”
“Jordan Bennington was key for Canada.”
“If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.”
Chapters
Introduction to the Trade Deadline Show
Initial Reactions to Trades
Miko Rantanen’s Trade Controversy
Mitch Marner’s Future with the Leafs
Leafs’ Acquisitions and Playoff Strategy
Political Climate and Player Decisions
The Role of National Anthems in Sports
Emotional Impact of Trades in Hockey
Politics and Sports: A Complicated Relationship
The Success of the Four Nations Tournament
Celebrating Broadcasting Legends
The Future of Broadcasting in Sports
Personal Journeys in Broadcasting
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Transript:
Ali Moosa (00:30 .734)
Good afternoon on Wednesday, March the 12th, 2024. Welcome to the Trade Deadline Show, I am here joined by Ryan Paton from the Pucks in 7 podcast, as well as the, as well as Sirius XM NHL Network Radio’s
Ali Moosa (01:06 .67)
hot stove.
I appreciate you taking some time and jumping in. they can find Pucks in 7 on YouTube, as well as everywhere else at Pucks in 7.
Ryan M Paton (01:55 .969)
Of course.
Ryan M Paton (02:07 .34)
Yes, youtube.com slash add Pux and seven. That’s where you can find the video portion and anywhere you get your podcast, Spotify, iHeart radio, Amazon, Apple podcasts, the Sirius XM app as well. So yes, have a listen. We have a lot of fun doing it.
Ali Moosa (02:22 .924)
Yeah, so I’m going to start by first of all, we’re going to start with the first trade that sort of went down initially that kicked that kicked it all off was the Gustav Nyquist being traded to the the wild. When you saw that, what was your initial reaction there for that piece? Because of I was very shocked now.
Ryan M Paton (02:34 .083)
Mm-hmm.
Ali Moosa (02:51 .134)
Especially because he ended back up for the second with his second stint with the wild
Ryan M Paton (02:55 .766)
Yeah, I’ll say this. It was one of those moves that I thought was going to happen. when we spoke during the outdoor game between Detroit and Columbus, Don Waddell was on the show, the GM of the Blue Jackets, and he admitted that he kicked tires on the Nike fist to try to get him to come to Columbus. And it didn’t come through. So
With Nashville, basically the situation for them this season, everybody knows it’s been awful. It’s been terrible from the get go. So much promise going into this season based on what they did in the off season with the acquisitions of Stamco and Jonathan Marchesel. And then you got Yossi on the back end, Saros and Goal as well. You have a very good team on the ice, at least on paper during training camp. And then it’s not been very good. So I was not shocked. They can’t trade Nashville.
they’re not able to trade a Stamkos, they’re not able to trade a Marcia, so even though I’m sure we’re gonna talk about a Rantan in a little bit on this show, so they had to do that. Minnesota’s look, they’re certainly eyeing and trying their best to grab a playoff spot and lock one in, and I’m firmly confident in them that they’re gonna do that. And I like Nyquist, I think he’s a little bit underrated, and certainly he’s going to a much better team now as he was in Nashville.
Ali Moosa (04:15 .502)
Yeah, that’s interesting because I think it was such a short time, right? He was just with The Wild back in 2023 and now he got traded back to The Wild. So I thought that was a little bit surprising to me.
Ryan M Paton (04:35 .168)
It was one of those things I think too, where the Nashville Predators, you know, certainly put his name, put his name out there and they wanted to see what they could get, I think back in return. And if you look at the contract that he has, I’m just actually getting up right now because it didn’t want to be a mistake. So he’s in the last year of his contract, year two of two, he becomes a UFA at season’s end. So this is a pure rental for Minnesota.
If there is any contractual obligation going forward, I don’t think Minnesota makes this deal because I do not believe that he will resign with Minnesota. I think he’s going to sign a contract with somebody else. How old he’s 35. He doesn’t have a lot of track track left alley when it comes to the NHL. So I think this was a pure rental and I think he still has something to give you really that you put them on a better team outside of Nashville. And I, uh,
I like the move and I like that he’s going back to Minnesota.
Ali Moosa (05:37 .344)
Okay. And that, yeah, I I, I think that’s an interesting perspective I feel because where, because, yeah, no, he’s, if he can, if he can prove though this year that he’s able to kind of keep the numbers up, I think any team will want to.
Ryan M Paton (05:53 .76)
I agree with that. Absolutely agree. And this again, you have to put these trades into perspective when it comes to players like a Gustav Nyqvist. He’s been around the game a long time. He’s had success. I think he’s been a decent hockey player. Has he been a great player? No. Very good? No, but he’s been good. He’s been good enough. And if he’s trying to get another contract, I’m sure some team will give him a contract, maybe a two year deal, three years, I think would be pushing it. Maybe he’ll sign a one year contract.
at the end of the season because he’s going to be the USA as I mentioned. He needs to look at this as an opportunity to get that contract as an audition for other teams. Maybe Minnesota Alley will find that they like what he did in the last bit for them as they head toward the postseason and maybe they’ll offer him a contract. I don’t know. It upon the cap situation as we know what’s going up. So I just think this is a good a good part for any person in Nike’s position to really take it as an advantage for him.
He’s playing on a contending team. He’s playing on a team that more than likely will get into the postseason. And he’s now, as he knows, also playing for Contra.
Ali Moosa (07:00 .268)
Yes. Yeah. No, there you go. Yes. Now, starting now, you mentioned Miko Rantanen back there. I want to sort of get your thoughts there. What did you think of, like, your thoughts on that sort of piece? I thought that whole thing was very interesting. And I think you can see what’s coming after that. So go ahead.
Ryan M Paton (07:08 .408)
Yeah.
Ryan M Paton (07:21 .294)
boy, I don’t even know where to begin. I’ll say this. it’s easy for you and I, for example, to, listen to deals and see them go down and, and be armchair GMs. It’s like in football, you’re the armchair quarterback, right? And so we can say whatever you want thinking, I can’t believe that happened. I’ll say this. It’s an embarrassment for the Carolina hurricanes franchise. It really is. And Eric Tulski has tried to do the media rounds the last number of days after the deadline on Friday.
Ali Moosa (07:23 .864)
Hahaha!
Ali Moosa (07:35 .26)
yeah, yeah I agree.
Ryan M Paton (07:50 .242)
to explain why they could not sign Ranton into an extension and keep him on. He knew, he knew the moment that Miko Ranton arrived, Ali, that he was not going to sign extension. We have a guy on who we talked to, Adam Gold, and he follows the Caroli
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