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When the NHL off-season officially begins, bank on there being the usual player-movement drama. Ryan and Rory speculate about which top-level players could be on the trade market. Would Calgary pull the trigger on Johnny Gaudreau? Could Evgeni Malkin — no, really this time! — get a new address? Also, Jacob Markstrom, Braden Holtby and Robin Lehner headline a very intriguing UFA class of goalies.
Then, actor and author Terry Ryan joins the boys to talk about how he’s keeping busy — while also keeping his distance from other people. The eighth-overall pick from the 1995 NHL Draft has strong opinions on handing out a Stanley Cup this year, who the NHL MVP is and why physical distancing — though vitally important — is particularly tough for Newfoundlanders.
This episode is produced and sound designed by Michael Mayers, and hosted by Rory Boylen and Ryan Dixon.
Check out Dixon’s Big Read on Terry Ryan and the Canadian Ball Hockey Championships and Terry’s podcast, Tales with TR.
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