Ryan Leonard $84M Extension, Drake Batherson $86M Deal, and Shawn Horcoff Named DET Interim GM

The latest episode of The Sheet with Jeff Marek covers a massive day of NHL news, including Ryan Leonard signing an eight-year, $84 million extension with the Washington Capitals, Drake Batherson agreeing to an eight-year, $86 million deal with the Ottawa Senators, Connor Bedard being named captain of the Chicago Blackhawks and Shawn Horcoff taking over as interim GM of the Detroit Red Wings.

Tarik El-Bashir joins Jeff to break down the Ryan Leonard extension, the Capitals' upcoming season and why NHL teams are getting more aggressive about locking up young RFAs early in the wake of major offer sheets around the league.

NHL player agent Matt Keator joins Jeff to discuss Chris Kreider signing with the Montreal Canadiens, the Leo Carlsson offer sheet from earlier this summer and the growing era of NHL player empowerment. They discuss how players and agents are approaching the modern contract market and what the Carlsson situation could mean for future RFA negotiations.

Marco D'Amico then joins Jeff to discuss all things Montreal Canadiens, including the Kreider signing, Zachary Bolduc's extension and Kent Hughes' ability to lock up young players to strong AAVs and term.

Plus, Jeff breaks down Drake Batherson's massive extension, Hellebuyck's future in Winnipeg, Shawn Horcoff's promotion in Detroit and the latest NHL contract and player movement news.

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0:00 Show introduction
3:28 Interview with Matt Keator
23:42 Contract analysis
25:04 Tarik El-Bashir on Capitals
39:28 Marco D'Amico on Canadiens
57:54 Detroit Red Wings update
1:04:21 Ottawa and Buffalo moves
1:13:01 Leafs and show wrap-up