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Oct 31, 2025 The hosts dive into Martin Nečas's big contract with Colorado and its implications for Cale Makar. They discuss Adrian Kempe's situation in LA and the tight free-agent market, keeping an eye on Panarin and Tuch's contract futures. A surprising deep dive into hand, foot, and mouth disease follows Chris Kreider's diagnosis. The podcast also tackles Minnesota Wild's rough homestand and Steven Stamkos's struggles in Nashville. To lighten things up, they chat about Halloween costumes and answer fun listener questions.
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Rising Salary Reality
- The NHL salary landscape is shifting upward as teams concede higher AAVs for top players to stay competitive.
- Colorado's Martin Necas deal shows teams now accept bigger commitments to lock in stars and preserve contending cores.
Makar Shapes Colorado's Future
- Kael Makar's upcoming negotiation will shape Colorado's roster decisions and cap structure.
- Avalanche aim to appeal to Makar's value while asking him to accept slightly less to keep the core intact.
Negotiate By Recognizing Value First
- Start big by acknowledging a player's full value, then request they take a little less to help the team's broader roster.
- Offer a reasonable initial figure to avoid alienating the player or empowering their backup offer.