Mike Stephens and Ryan Kennedy discuss the Rasmus Dahlin extension in Buffalo, Scheifele and Hellebuyck extensions in Winnipeg and more.
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?
- 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.
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