Cale Makar, Marty Biron and Brian Compton

Cale Makar, Marty Biron and Brian Compton

Author: National Hockey League October 7, 2019 Duration: 40:53
NHL.com Senior Writer Dan Rosen is joined by former NHL goalie and Sabres TV analyst Martin Biron to talk about Ralph Krueger’s coaching style and his impact on the Sabres, Jack Eichel’s long-term goals, Ilya Samsonov and Carter Hart (3:33). NHL.com Deputy Managing Editor Brian Compton discusses the NY Islanders, their offensive makeup, Josh Ho-Sang, Noah Dobson, the Devils, Hurricanes and Rangers (20:19). Avalanche rookie Cale Makar chats about his wild ride in last year’s playoffs, expectations for this season and when he knew he was ready to jump to the NHL (32:10).

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