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The All-Time American Scoring Race: Kane Nears Modano + Olympic Injury Replacements
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Jan 23, 202655:52
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We started the show talking about Jackson Lacombe getting the call to Team USA for the Milan Olympics for the injured Seth Jones, was this the right call or should they have picked Lane Hutson or Adam Fox?
On the USA topic, we discuss the best American players in NHL history and what the definition really means when it comes to American-born versus a player like Brett Hull who was Canadian-born but played for the States. This conversation comes up as Patrick Kane is inching closer to Mike Madano for the American-born scoring lead, but he still wouldn't pass Brett Hull for most NHL points by a deemed American skater. Is Patrick Kane the best American player and how do you compare forwards to defenders with players like Chris Chelios and Quinn Hughes potentially making cases?
The difference in eras for the game of hockey, not only in points, but style of play and the hardships and expectations from players is always brought up when comparing players. How do you compare players from different eras given the advancement in training, nutrition, and more!
The Buffalo Sabres had a statement win over division rivals, the Montreal Canadiens. After the Josh Doan signing should Jarmo continue his push to create a team poised for a future of playoff runs, starting with this season?
Pat joins the show for Fill in the Blank:
- If a Canadian defender goes down ____ is the replacement
- ____ is a team that is not doing themselves any favours by winning TOO MUCH
- ____ takes home the Art Ross
The Rocket race is becoming a run away for Nathan MacKinnon as the only guy on pace for 50 goals. With 50-goal scorers becoming a rarity in the league, is this bad for the game?
The Nashville Predators sit one point out of the last wildcard spot in the West. Steven Stamkos had a hat-trick last night and is on pace for just under 40 goals. If the Predators sell Stamkos should be a sought after piece for a contender.
We wrap up the show with some more Olympic injury news and rumours from Sweden, Canada, and the USA.
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