The Hockey News Podcast: Why are so many restricted free agents still unsigned?

This week on The Hockey News Podcast:

- From Mitch Marner to Mikko Rantanen to Brayden Point, the list of unsigned RFAs is lengthy. Why are the negotiations dragging into mid-August?

- When asked about his contract, RFA Patrik Laine says he's "prepared for anything." Are his days as a Winnipeg Jet really numbered?

- The Canucks have extended GM Jim Benning's contract beyond the 2019-20 season. Has he done enough to earn the extension?

- Fantasy Insider: key position battles to watch in camp (Rittich vs. Talbot, Nylander vs. Kapanen, Simmonds vs. Bratt)

- Future Watch: Kirby Dach, Cole Perfetti

- Hot Take: Matt Larkin on why we might see a 1996 Stanley Cup final rematch next June

- From the Magazine: Ryan Kennedy on the top 50 players feature in Yearbook 2019-20

- Mailbag: will Rasmus Ristolainen be traded?

And more!

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