Episode 0240: Kane Speaks Out; Zach Smith Retires; Bozak to the Blues; Chara to Islanders; Eichel to Report; Hertl to B‘s?; Kraken Mailbag; Team Canada Lineups and More!

We are 23 days to the start of the new season!  Less than a month til live hockey is back.  Today we start with Kane speaking out on the Aldrich investigation. Zach Smith, who played with the Ottawa Senators has retired.  We wish him well in his future endeavors.  Tyler Bozak has signed a one year deal with the Blues.  Could the Bruins have had him for the same money?  Zdeno Chara is going back to where it all began...the New York Islanders.  Again, a one year deal.  Eichel will report to training camp for his physical.  He will most likely fail, but then he will avoid being suspended and the team can place him on LTIR.  As the Bruins missed out on Dvorak and Bozak among others, an article last Sunday (the 12th), by Joe Haggerty indicates that Sharks center Tomas Hertl could be the second line center the B's need.  Mike offers a different name for that role.  Geoff Baker answers some mailbag questions about the Kraken for the Seattle Times.  We break down the projected lineup for the Canadian National team.  All this and more as we close in on the beginning of a new season!  Enjoy the Show!