Episode 383: Blockbuster Breakdown

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

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