The NHL returns to ESPN, trade deadline expectations, and do the Canucks or Sabres have the most tortured fan base?

Ian Mendes and Sean McIndoe discuss their expectations for the upcoming trade deadline and the possible lack of significant trades. Also, thoughts on the NHL's return to ESPN, and if the Canucks or the Sabres have the most tortured fanbase in the league.

Then, in "Granger Things", Jesse Granger joins to discuss if the books take home-ice advantage into account with some arenas allowing limited fans in attendance, best futures bets to win the Stanley Cup, and his interview with Allan Walsh on Marc-André Fleury's season.

To wrap up, Ian and Sean answer some mailbag questions, and dive into "This Week in Hockey History".

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