Episode 71 of the Hockey Free For All Podcast 10-13-2023

Hello Hockey Fans out there. Take a listen to Episode 71 of the Hockey Free For All Podcast, topics include-

#1. The passing of Calgary Flames assistant general manager Chris Snow is beyond words

#2. Austin Mathews has not in any way, overtaken Alexander Ovechkin as the best goal scorer in the NHL. It’s not even close. Alexander Ovechkin is 73 goals away from breaking Wayne Gretzky’s NHL record of 892 goals in his career.

Baring injuries, Ovechkin suddenly falling off the grid and never being seen or heard from again, the world unexpectedly ends, Ovechkin will break Gretzky’s record, and set a new record next year at some point based on his yearly statistical production.

Austin Mathews has had single 60 goal season in his career, and it’s extremely unlikely that he will ever get close to Wayne Gretzky’s goal total, let alone Alexander Ovechkin’s career goal total.

#3. It’s fantastic to see the NHL is not going to allow social issues of any kind to permeate and destroy its league or sport, as the issues have no place in sports or TV Programs, series or shows.

#4. The Montreal Canadiens continue to do things right. If you have earned a roster spot, you will have a roster, there are no automatics, and there are no exceptions.