Ryan Kennedy and Mike Stephens go over a handful of standouts who surprisingly made the opening night rosters in the NHL and get another chance to impress. Rasmus Dahlin [https://thehockeynews.com/.image/c_fit,h_600,w_600/MjAxNDAxOTQwNzU4NzY3NTg5/usatsi_21587394_168400847_lowres.jpg] Rasmus Dahlin As the 2023-24 NHL season kicks off on Tuesday, The Hockey News Podcast breaks down the opening night rosters, ginormous extensions by the Sabres and Jets and more. Here's what's in store with Ryan Kennedy and Mike Stephens: - The Buffalo Sabres re-signed defenseman Rasmus Dahlin to an eight-year contract extension worth $11 million annually. How could that deal turn out in the long run? What's next for the Buffalo Sabres after signing Rasmus Dahlin to an eight-year, $88-million contract extension? - The Winnipeg Jets made significant surprise moves on Monday, signing Mark Scheifele and Connor Hellebuyck to seven-year extensions after many believed they would explore free agency next off-season. Have the tables turned in Winnipeg? - Opening night rosters had to be set by 5 p.m. ET on Monday. Ryan and Mike look through the younger players who made it on the team to begin the season. - In their latest segment of "The Best," Ryan and Mike discuss the best old-school team names. And more, so check out the full episode and subscribe to The Hockey News Podcast on your preferred platform. Mike Stephens and Ryan Kennedy discuss the Rasmus Dahlin extension in Buffalo, Scheifele and Hellebuyck extensions in Winnipeg and more. Scan the QR code or click the link below to see where to subscribe to The Hockey News Podcast. [https://thehockeynews.com/.image/c_fit,h_600,w_600/MTg1MDUxMDQ4MzEzNTYyMzkz/thehockeynews-links.png] Scan the QR code or click the link below to see where to subscribe to The Hockey News Podcast. For more shows and episodes on the NHL, junior hockey, the AHL, ECHL and women's hockey, check out THN.com/podcast [http://thn.com/podcast] or click on "Podcasts" in the menu.
