2026-27 Preview: Brady Tkachuk Trade, McKenna, Offseason Moves

2026-27 Preview: Brady Tkachuk Trade, McKenna, Offseason Moves

Author: National Hockey League July 9, 2026 Duration: 42:23
The guys catch up after all the biggest offseason moves to break down the fantasy impact of Brady Tkachuk being traded to the Florida Panthers and the Toronto Maple Leafs drafting Gavin McKenna, signing Sergei Bobrovsky and trading for Darren Raddysh. Other topics discussed include whether the Washington Capitals are the deepest team in the NHL after their offseason upgrades, a fantasy stock watch for Pavel Dorofeyev going to the New York Rangers and the outlook for Bowen Byram with the Chicago Blackhawks and impact of Connor Bedard’s injury. Then, in “On the Money,” presented by Bet365.ca, the guys take an early look at betting odds and various contenders to win the Stanley Cup, Calder Trophy and more futures angles.

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