Which NHL offseason moves have aged the best and worst?

First, the guys are joined by The Athletic’s own Murat Ates to talk about Connor Hellebuyck undergoing “a minor Arthroscopic knee procedure” that will keep him out of the Winnipeg Jets lineup for four to six weeks, as well as how Jonathan Toews’s season is going so far, and which of Mark Scheifele, Connor Bedard, or Tom Wilson could end up on Team Canada at the Olympics. Plus, Mikko Rantanen’s automatic one-game suspension for consecutive game misconduct penalties and the guys take a look back at some of the offseason moves that could have gone either way and determine which have aged the best and the worst as Thanksgiving quickly approaches.
0:00 Intro
0:23 Connor Hellebuyck to miss four to six weeks after surgery
5:34 Can Eric Comrie hold down the fort in Hellebuyck’s absence?
9:43 How has Jonathan Toews adjusted in his return to the NHL?
13:04 Is Mark Scheifele in Canada’s sights for an Olympic roster spot?
14:34 Debating Mark Scheifele, Connor Bedard, or Tom Wilson for Team Canada
20:34 Mikko Rantanen’s automatic one-game suspension after another bad hit
26:03 Which offseason moves have aged the worst so far?
26:13 Things are not working out yet for John Gibson with the Detroit Red Wings
32:12 Edmonton Oilers deciding not to acquire a goalie this offseason
36:09 Toronto Maple Leafs not replacing Mitch Marner
37:17 St. Louis Blues trading Zack Bolduc for Logan Mailloux
38:06 Which offseason moves have aged the best so far?
38:31 Chris Kreider has been a perfect fit for the Anaheim Ducks
39:47 Buffalo Sabres acquiring Josh Doan and Michael Kesselring for JJ Peterka
41:35 Colorado Avalanche picking up Victor Olofsson
43:12 Trevor Zegras has been rejuvenated in Philly with the Flyers
45:57 Corey Perry’s impressive start with the Los Angeles Kings

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