Jim Fox joins; Kings success, Board of Governors recap, Connor Ingram & Yotes, Sabres struggles
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Dan and Shawn are joined by longtime LA Kings broadcaster and analyst Jim Fox to discuss how the Kings are playing like one of the top teams in the NHL (17:08). He talks about the play of Drew Doughty, Cam Talbot, Quentin Byfield and points to the team's center depth as a key reason for their high level of play. In addition, the guys talked about all the news to come out of the Board of Governors meetings in Seattle on Monday and Tuesday, including the projected $4.2 million rise in the salary cap for next season to hit $87.7 million, 2024 NHL Draft that will likely be held at Sphere in Las Vegas, and the international calendar the NHL is working to set beginning with plans for a four-team in-season tournament in 2025. They also hit on the surprising success of the Arizona Coyotes and goalie Connor Ingram, the disappointing play of the Buffalo Sabres and why there should be reasons for optimism that the Ottawa Senators can make a push to climb up the standings.
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Published 11/13/24
Dan and Shawn are joined by NHL.com staff writer Tom Gullitti (14:51) to discuss Alex Ovechkin's hot start, his pursuit of Wayne Gretzky’s goal record, and the Washington Capitals' strong opening to the season. They also break down Logan Thompson’s 6-0-0 streak and the Hurricanes' seven-game win...
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