Episode Details

Hello hockey fans out there. Episode 222 of the hockey free for all has arrived for you. This episode’s topics include-

#1. Hayley Wickenheiser dismissed by the Toronto Maple Leaf’s

#2. Apparently G.M. John Chayka has different plans and a different vision.

#3. The Toronto Maple Leaf’s are cleaning house administratively.

#4. The Toronto Maple Leaf’s are leaving no stone unturned.

#5. The Montreal Canadiens sign defensive prospect Bogdan Konyushkov.

#6. Bogdan Konyushkov will play in the KHL with the Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod in 2026-27.

#7. The right and left sides of the defense are equally as strong in Montreal.

#8. With signings and arrivals of Bryce Pickford and Bogdan Konyushkov, David Reinbacker has some serious and very real competition, and his clock is now ticking.

#9. First round draft pick are not the only prospects that have real opportunity to make it in the NHL.

#10. David Reinbacker is 6’ 03 207lbs, that’s not enough. Pickford and Konyushkov bring a lot more.

#11. In Addition to Bryce Pickford and Bogdan Konyushkov, Montreal selected Right-Handed defensemen Timofei Runtso and Cooper Cleaves in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft.

#12. Of the top 17 picks in the 2023 NHL Entry Draft, David Reinbacher has played the least amount of games in the NHL.

#13. Bogdan Konyushkov and Owen Protz would be a scary pairing on the Montreal defense.

#14. The battle of Reinbacher Vs. Engstrom. Which one or do both make the 2026/2027  roster?

#15. The Canuck’s new coaching staff is now filled out.

#16. Dylan Larkin is not the perfect match for the Montreal Canadiens and why.

#17, The Montreal Canadiens biggest need is grit. Not a 2nd-line center, not another defenseman.

#18. Ivan Demidov and Jakub Dobes were important contracts. Kirby Dach, not so much.

#19. Stop! The Montreal Canadiens do not need and not have any need for Mikeal Granlund at all.

#20. Anaheim would make extremely excessive compensation demands for Mikael Granlund.

#21. Anaheim matches Philadelphia’s offer-sheet to Leo Carlsson.

#22. Philadelphia has destroyed Anaheim’s cap management.

#23. The Montreal Canadiens have replaced Trevor Letowski with Derek Lalonde and what he brings.

#24. Martin St. Louis, Rod Brind’ Amour and Andre Tourigny are the top 3 coaches in the NHL.

#25. So many have forgotten Oliver Kapanens’ excellent regular season that far exceed expectations, why?

#26. The Montreal Canadiens have 8 centers; how many do they need? That’s 2 sets of starting 4 centers that they can ice.

#27. The Montreal Canadiens do not need Kirill Marchenko either, Stop!

#28. John Davidson is back in hockey.

#29. Steve Yzerman is out in Detroit.

#30. Does Detroit step outside the box or go traditional with their G.M. hiring?

#31. Thankfully, Anthony Mantha signed a 2-year contract with the New Jersey Devils.

 #32. You really don’t want to trade Arber Xhekaj and here’s why.