The Hockey PDOcast

Episode 383: Blockbuster Breakdown

Episode Summary

Alison Lukan and Murat Ates join the show to discuss the blockbuster trade between the Blue Jackets and Jets, how Pierre-Luc Dubois and Patrik Laine will fit with their new teams, and how they can get the most out of them moving forward.

Episode Notes

Alison Lukan and Murat Ates join the show to discuss the blockbuster trade between the Blue Jackets and Jets, how Pierre-Luc Dubois and Patrik Laine will fit with their new teams, and how they can get the most out of them moving forward. Topics include:

• The timeline leading up to the trade
• What the market was actually like for Dubois
• Why Jarmo Kekalainen made the move
• Why the Jets were the perfect trade partner
• How much of PLD's rep as a player is deserved
• How his passing is a great fit next to Jets shooters
• Whether he'll be able to improve their team defense
• Where things went wrong for Laine in Winnipeg
• What's to blame for the dip in his shooting %
• How CBJ can get his shot back to where it was
• Whether CBJ's system can cover for his limitations
• How they can get the most out of his tools
• Winners and losers of the trade
• The next contract for both