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Another week, another NHL superstar making headlines! This time, it's Nikita Kucherov, whose frustration over stalled contract negotiations has reportedly reached a boiling point. With Kucherov telling teammates and management he won't re-sign after the season, could a blockbuster trade be on the horizon?
Meanwhile, the drama in Detroit is heating up as Dylan Larkin raises the stakes, walking away from the team and refusing to return until a trade is completed.
Around the league, the Leafs come crashing back to earth after a tough Western road trip, the Canadiens keep finding ways to win despite injuries to key players, and the Oilers continue their red-hot run.
Trade turmoil, team tensions, and plenty of shifting momentum across the NHL. Phil & Ryan break it all down on this week's Aiming Five-Hole Podcast!

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"EP81 - Superstars, Standoffs & Shifting Fortunes" is an episode of The Aiming Five Hole Hockey Podcast. Runtime 41 min. Published November 2, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.