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S2 Ep36: Seller’s Market — Brian Lawton on the Deadline Economics & The NHL’s Business Boom
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Mar 9, 20261:15:44
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"S2 Ep36: Seller’s Market — Brian Lawton on the Deadline Economics & The NHL’s Business Boom" is an episode of 100% Hockey. Runtime 1 hr 15 min. Published March 9, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.
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Former NHL player, agent, and general manager Brian Lawton joins John Shannon and Daren Millard on 100% Hockey to break down the NHL trade deadline from a business perspective.
Lawton analyzes a deadline market that strongly favored sellers and explains why disciplined teams like the Carolina Hurricanes were able to maximize their leverage. He also discusses why some organizations — including the Toronto Maple Leafs — may have missed opportunities in a market that rewarded patience.
The conversation also explores the broader business landscape of the NHL, including:
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