Derek Stepan joins; Malkin's return, Kucherov, Sunshine State Rivalry, Evander Kane, Lidstrom & Red Wings
Jan 12, 2022, 08:15 PM
Dan and Shawn are joined by Derek Stepan of the Carolina Hurricanes (19:48). Stepan talks about his "Senior" role with the Canes, playing for Rod Brind'Amour and the growth of Sebastian Aho and Andrei Svechnikov. He also looks back at his time with the NY Rangers and talks a lot about Henrik Lundqvist ahead of his jersey retirement at MSG. The guys start the episode talking about Evgeni Malkin's brilliant return to the ice and comparing the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Florida Panthers. Plus, they look at Jack Eichel as he took the ice with Vegas for the first time and discuss the surprise Nashville Predators. They wrap up the episode discussing Niklas Lidstrom's new gig with the Detroit Red Wings and the Edmonton Oilers interest in Evander Kane.