The Hockey News Podcast: Re-Evaluating the Calgary Flames Trading Matthew Tkachuk

Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discuss neck protection in the NHL, the underrated Jesper Bratt in New Jersey and the aftermath of the Flames trading Matthew Tkachuk. They also welcome Paul Zickler of Upper Deck to discuss the card company's new Series 1 launch.

On this week's episode of The Hockey News Podcast with Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos and brought to you buy Upper Deck:

- The hockey world continues to mourn Nottingham Panthers forward Adam Johnson, who died following an on-ice accident in an EIHL Challenge Cup game on Saturday. Following the news, the English Ice Hockey Association and the Great Britain national team mandated neck protection. Ryan and Mike discuss why the NHL should follow suit.

- Boston Bruins blueliner Charlie McAvoy faces a discipline hearing for an illegal check to the head and interference on Florida Panthers defenseman Oliver Ekman-Larsson.

- Ryan and Michael go back and forth on who's winning the Matthew Tkachuk for Jonathan Huberdeau trade package between the Calgary Flames and Florida Panthers. What could've gone differently?

- How underrated is Jesper Bratt for the New Jersey Devils?

- Ryan and Michael welcome Paul Zickler of Upper Deck to discuss the card company's new Series 1 launch. They then turn to the Upper Deck Young Gun of the Week, featuring an up-and-comer on the Nashville Predators.

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