Episode 0197: NHL Realignment Issues, NHL Negotiations Turn Sour, O.E.L. Still in Play?, Islanders and Red Wings Make Good Trade Partners and More!

It is the start of Thanksgiving Week here in the states.  Here at the Two Man Forecheck we start the celebration with another episode.  To start with, there have been talks about realignment of the divisions in the NHL and Greg Wyshynski has written a story for ESPN in which he breaks down a four division proposal, which we continue to deconstruct as well as a potential 5 division breakdown.  We also discuss which teams would be playoff teams from each new division.  The talks between the NHL and the NHLPA are turning sour as the NHL asks the players to take a hit on their salaries in the form of how much goes into escrow.  What is the NHL forfeiting in these talks?  Oliver Ekman-Larsson was not traded before free agency, but he could still be in play for the Bruins.  Finally, the Islanders and Red Wings would make good trade partners based on their cap space.  What players would be involved in such a trade?  We discuss multiple options.  All this and more as the crazy holiday season approaches so give us a listen and share your thoughts.  Enjoy the Show!