Marc Bergevin returns, Evander Kane stirs rumor mill, and the NHL is in hot water again

Marc Bergevin returns, Evander Kane stirs rumor mill, and the NHL is in hot water again

Author: Locked On Podcast Network, Andrew Berkshire, Mary Clarke January 13, 2022 Duration: 53:59
On this episode of The Cross-Check NHL Show, Andrew Berkshire and Mary Clarke are back! To kick things off, Marc Bergevin returned to the NHL after being hired in the Los Angeles Kings organization. Though Bergevin may be respected around the league, his legacy is a complicated one. Next, Evander Kane’s contract was terminated by the San Jose Sharks, making him the hottest free agent on the market. The Edmonton Oilers seem to be frontrunners for Kane, who has a complicated history of his own, as Connor McDavid’s lack of a spine has agitated hockey fans. Plus, the NHL is in hot water once more after another Rick Westhead bombshell. Two NHL off-ice officials have alleged they were fired for being whistleblowers after reporting a colleague for using racist language while working for the league. And to end the show, Andrew and Mary discuss what pop culture they’ve consumed since they last spoke before the holidays, including Wordle and Dexter: New Blood. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Primal Origin Oils Primal Origin Oils – Got Beard, Get Primal!  Stop the itch and make your beard look healthy & groomed.  Check out PRIMALORIGINSOILS.COM to learn more about their full line of beard care products. Use the code “LOCKEDON” for a 20% discount at checkout.  BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tune in twice a week for The Cross-Check NHL Show, where hosts Andrew Berkshire and Mary Clarke bring their distinct perspectives as NHL writers to the forefront. This isn't just a recap of last night's scores; it's a deep, analytical dive into the stories that are actually shaping the league. Every Tuesday, they take the week's most talked-about narratives-whether it's a surprising trade rumor, a team's sudden slump, or a player's breakout performance-and hold them up to the light. They cross-check popular opinion against their own sharp observations from watching the games and, crucially, against what the underlying statistics reveal. You'll hear conversations that move beyond hot takes to find the substance underneath. Then, on Thursdays, the scope widens with insightful interviews. Andrew and Mary are joined by a rotating roster of special guests, from analysts and insiders to former players, who are among the smartest minds in hockey. These discussions provide even greater context and expertise on the evolving landscape of the sport. Produced as part of the Locked On Podcast Network, this podcast is for fans who crave a more thoughtful and nuanced understanding of the NHL, where instinct meets evidence in every episode.
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