Episode 0077: Matt Dumba Contract, Arbitration Hearings Start, Vegas Trademark Resolved, Henrique Extension with Ducks, Panarin to Boston, Wings Prospect Outlook and Much More!

Truly a quiet week in the NHL, this week’s show reflects as much.  The topics range from arbitration to trades to the future location of Lord Stanley’s cup. 

We start this trip in Minnesota with the signing of Matt Dumba.  Avoiding arbitration, he has inked a 5 year 30-million-dollar contract. We agree that this is good for both parties going forward.

We move to Winnipeg, where the first arbitration hearing has been held for defenseman Jacob Trouba. The feeling here is that he will get slightly below what Dumba will pull in, but will Matt’s deal in any way affect what Trouba gets as a result?

Speaking of arbitration, we discuss the hearing schedule and the way it appears to be back loaded with stars.  The feeling here is that the teams hope to avoid hearings for these players by giving them some time to work out details.  Players such as William Karlsson and Ryan Spooner will have to wait to have their respective arguments heard.  Coming up tomorrow the biggest name would probably be Brandon Montour, yet another defenseman that may have his numbers affected by the Dumba deal.

There is one goaltender on the arbitration list, David Rittich, from Calgary.  With not much of an NHL résumé, he will not be commanding huge dollars, but will he in any way affect players such as Malcolm Subban, who is in the last year of his current deal.  We don’t believe this to be the case, but do you?

Speaking of the Golden Knights, if you have been following the Forecheck during the season, you are aware of the ongoing trademark battle with the U.S. Army.  Well, we are here to report that the battle is over.  Vegas can use the trademark and will be available for use in 60 days, just in time for the new season.

The Ducks have displayed on social media their throwback jersey for the upcoming 25^thanniversary season, and it is something to behold.  Bringing back memories from the inaugural season, the duck is back! Give it a look!

While in Anaheim, we talk about Adam Henrique signing his extension, 5 years, 29 million dollars. This again is a team friendly deal that should be good for both parties going forward.

In Boston, one of the foremost hockey writers, Kevin Paul Dupont, writes about Artemi Panarin coming to Boston and how good a fit it would be for the team.  The issue here is what the Bruins would have to give up to get him and how that affects the line he would be on.  What is your opinion?

From Boston we land in Detroit and discuss the prospects that could potentially see ice time in Little Caesars Arena this fall.  The belief here is that the two defensive prospects, Filip Hronek and Dennis Cholowski should be starting at the top level but Zadina and Rasmussen will probably start in Grand Rapids.

There was a trade in the NHL, but no one will fault you for missing it.  The Coyotes have acquired Jacob Graves and a sixth-round pick for Ryan MacInnis.  Nothing too exciting here, but the Coyotes have filled their 50 contract spots.

We mention the twitter poll regarding Artemi Panarin and finish up with our version of where in the world…needless to say, Lord Stanley is in Canada.

Give us a listen and tell us what you think!  Enjoy the show!