The Philadelphia Flyers, Patrick Kane's new deal, and the 2007 NHL Draft: What COULD have been?
Summary
Hosts Rachel Donner and Russ Cohen analyze Patrick Kane’s return to Chicago, comparing his contract to potential deals for Claude Giroux or James Van Riemsdyk. They explore a "what if" scenario where the Flyers drafted Kane in 2007, discussing how it might have altered their 2008 playoff run against Pittsburgh. The episode also features a poll on offseason priorities and a segment debunking expectations that the Flyers can attract superstars like Connor McDavid.
Topics discussed
Intro, USPS and Locked On NHL sponsors
Patrick Kane's return to Chicago and contract analysis
2007 NHL Draft: Kane, JVR, and alternate history
What if Patrick Kane played for the 2007-08 Flyers?
Poll: Are Flyers focusing too much on forwards?
Nemesis: LeBron James and McDavid expectations
Nemesis: Applebee's Cheeseburger Wonton Taco
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