The Athletic Hockey Show Eichel follows McDavid's lead with bargain Vegas extension
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Oct 9, 2025 Data-driven hockey analyst Dom Luszczyszyn joins the hosts to break down Jack Eichel's impressive long-term extension with Vegas and its implications for the team's future. They discuss Mitch Marner's promising debut alongside Eichel, assess Quinton Byfield and Brandt Clarke's development for the Kings, and evaluate Morgan Rielly's standout performance for the Maple Leafs. Plus, the trio shares their award picks, highlighting the competition for the Hart, Norris, Vezina, Calder, and Selke trophies, and how recent deals are reshaping market expectations.
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Blue Jays Ticket Queue Antics
- Hailey and Dom traded Blue Jays ticket queue stories while prepping the show.
- Dom admits casually cheering for Toronto and taking a Blue Jays hat to the ALCS.
Byfield's Game Is The Kings' Best Hope
- Quinton Byfield delivered a model performance that the Kings need to escape their early playoff exits.
- Sean Gentille says Byfield must make that level of play consistent and raise his production nightly.
Give Brandt Clarke More Ice Time
- Brandt Clarke looked offensively gifted but got limited minutes in game one.
- Sean Gentille urged the Kings to give Clarke more ice time to exploit his offensive upside.