One month away from the start of the NHL season, Carl and Joel are back exploring some of the weirder NHL rules, including goaltender rules and what happens when the officials cannot officiate any longer.

Noah Hanifin has signed a contract extension with the Calgary Flames. Is it time to start worrying about the other un-signed RFA's?

Nate Schmidt has been suspended 20 games for performance enhancing substances. But his defense of the suspension is what has everyone talking. How much are the Vegas Golden Knights to blame for this? Is his defense worth buying?

The Philadelphia Flyers are on the Summer Hot Seat. Is this team better or worse than last year? What are their biggest strengths and weaknesses? Can Carter art be handed the keys to the team yet?

All this and more on episode 196!

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