Chuck Fletcher Dissects Round 1 of The NHL Draft

Producer Matt kicks off the show by breaking down some of the biggest picks of the night at round 1 of the NHL Entry Draft. Then, Shayna Goldman joins the show to discuss the lack of trades during the draft, breaks down the comfort level with the Devils' goaltending situation, the Leafs' offseason priorities, and more. Then, former NHL GM Chuck Fletcher joins the show to recap the first round of the NHL Draft, what goes on behind the scenes on the draft floor, analyzing the trade market at the draft, Matvei Michkov getting picked by the Flyers, Corey Perry’s UFA rights getting traded to the Blackhawks. Then, Ben Gotz joins the show to break down Golden Knights fan favorite Reilly Smith getting traded from the organization after winning the Stanley Cup, Ivan Barbashev signing long-term in Vegas, what Vegas’ plan is for Brett Howden. Next up, Mark Spector joins the show after the Oilers traded away Kailer Yamomotto and Klim Kostin. Spector breaks down the trade, discusses why the Oilers decided to move on from Kostin and whether or not he will be playing in the NHL next year, and Bouchard’s impending contract. Finally, to end the show, Eric Stephens joins Matt to explain the Ducks picking Leo Carlsson at #2, the players who he compares to at the NHL level, and Maxime Comtois’s future.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.