Lindy Ruff on Roger Neilson and Last Year’s Emotional Playoff Exit

Jeff welcomes Shayna Goldman of The Athletic and Too Many Men podcast to break down Owen Power’s big contract extension with the Buffalo Sabres, where Patrick Kane could end up, and the decision-making process behind letting prospects burn a year off their ELC’s. Next up, The Athletic's Aaron Portzline stops by ahead of the Columbus Blue Jackets' season opener against the Philadelphia Flyers (32:44)! They discuss the Blue Jackets looking to trade a defender, the controversial decision to scratch three young players in their opening game of the season, and Patrik Laine's role playing down the middle and growth in Columbus. Later on, Lindy Ruff, Head Coach of the New Jersey Devils, chats about his coaching career and learning under Roger Neilson, what Tyler Toffoli brings to the Devils, Jack Hughes' evolution as a player, last year’s emotional playoff exit, and more (51:28)! Finally, Canadian Olympian and Sportsnet 960 Flames analyst, Meaghan Mikkelson joins the show to review the Flames' season opener against the Winnipeg Jets, how Andrew Mangiapane and Jacob Markstrom looked in the contest, and how Mikael Backlund re-signing and getting the ‘C’ impacts other pending free agents (01:23:31). 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.