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Connor McDavid Hart Trophy credentials, New York Islanders with Arthur Staple, Carolina Hurricanes with Sara Civian, Multiple Choice Madness, a brand new Hailbag, and more
First, Ian and Hailey discuss which teams, other than the Buffalo Sabres, have been the most disappointing so far this season, whether Connor McDavid should be the landslide Hart Trophy favorite or not, and more.
Then, The Athletic’s own Arthur Staple joins the show to discuss the routinely underrated New York Islanders, how Anders Lee’s injury could impact GM Lou Lamoriello’s trade deadline targets, Mathew Barzal’s overall game, and much more.
Next, The Athletic’s Carolina Hurricanes writer Sara Civian calls in for a quick conversation about the state of the Canes, Rod Brind'Amour’s case for…
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