NHL News Roundup: McDavid's Contract Talks, Matthews' Ranking, Frederic's Extension, Matthews' Reflections, Olympic Camp Snubs, Canadiens' Rebuild, Savard's Retirement
Connor McDavid is currently in talks with the Oilers about a contract extension and shares his thoughts on potentially starting the upcoming season without a deal in place. The discussion around Auston Matthews' ranking as a centerman in the NHL is analyzed by Bryan Hayes, Jason Strudwick, and Dave Feschuk, questioning if the placement is fair for the Maple Leafs' captain. Oilers forward Trent Frederic talks about his recent 8-year extension, his evolving role in Edmonton, and the lessons learned from the team's Stanley Cup Final run. Auston Matthews reflects on Mitch Marner's departure, his health status, and teammate Matthew Knies' invitation to Team USA's Olympic camp. Al's Brother and Frank Corrado discuss the top 5 snubs from the American Men's Hockey Olympic Orientation Camp. Canadiens defenseman Alexandre Carrier, along with sports and entertainment France president Margaret Belanger and director Andre St-Pierre, provide insights into the upcoming second season of The Rebuild: Inside the Montreal Canadiens. The Canadiens express their excitement about building on last year's playoff appearance. David Savard shares his retirement decision and interest in staying involved with the Canadiens organization.