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S2 Ep89: Bedard's Deal, Detroit's Mess, and NHL Expansion Speculation: Doug MacLean on the Offseason's Biggest Storylines
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Jul 21, 202658:50
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Daren Millard and John Shannon are joined by hockey lifer Doug MacLean for a wide-ranging tour through the NHL's busiest offseason storylines.
The group digs into Connor Bedard's contract negotiations, debating the concept of hometown discounts and the ever-tightening pressures of the salary cap. MacLean breaks down the turmoil in Detroit — Steve Yzerman's departure, Dylan Larkin's uncertain future, and the growing role of analytics and data-driven management in the GM chair.
The conversation heats up around NHL expansion, with serious discussion about Houston and Atlanta joining the league, the financial implications of new franchises, and predictions on timeline.
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"S2 Ep89: Bedard's Deal, Detroit's Mess, and NHL Expansion Speculation: Doug MacLean on the Offseason's Biggest Storylines" is an episode of 100% Hockey. Runtime 58 min. Published July 21, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.
