The Hockey News Podcast: Does Patrik Laine deserve more respect

Multistreaming with This week on The Hockey News Podcast with senior writers Ryan Kennedy and Matt Larkin: The Edmonton Oilers and Darnell Nurse are reportedly finalizing a twoyear extension with roughly a AAV. Is the shortterm deal a smart idea The Columbus Blue Jackets lose Seth Jones indefinitely to an ankle injury. Can they make the playoffs without him Should they be buyers at the trade deadline Is Elvis Merzlikins for real The IOC and IIHF are reportedly willing to address many of NHLs concerns about sending players to the Olympics. The NHLPA is optimistic. Does this represent legit progress on the NHL side The Maple Leafs finally get a backup goalie in Jack Campbell, plus some grit in Kyle Clifford. A good move, or too little, too late American and Canadian womens national teams draw 13, 000plus fans for Rivalry Series game, setting record for U. S. soil. Is this a sign that the NHL should invest in a unified womens pro league Patrik Laine