Off The Post

John is joined by Lance Hornby, longtime Maple Leafs beat writer for the Toronto Sun, to discuss the Leafs' hot start, Matthews' captain potential, and his new book. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John is joined by Brandon Stutheit, president of Money Puck Systems, to discuss second contracts for big-name players, as well as the NHL's worst and best contracts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John is joined by Gus Katsaros, analyst for McKeen's Hockey, to discuss the role and duties of an NHL defenceman in 2017. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John is joined by Rachel Doerrie, a 21-year-old aspiring NHL executive who has spent time with the Maple Leafs, Hockey Canada, Sudbury Wolves and Nippising Lakers, to chat about life as a female hockey ops staffer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John is joined by Travis Yost, hockey writer for TSN, to forecast the Eastern Conference. (Special guest segment off the top: Chris Watkins of Hockey Graphs on the Penguins' White House debacle) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John is joined by Matthew Coller, NHL writer for ESPN Insider and Wild analyst for 1500 ESPN, to forecast the Western Conference. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John is joined by Michael Traikos, national hockey writer for Postmedia, to foolishly handicap the Matthews/Laine battle, the Golden Knights' first season, and much, more more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John is joined by Rob Vollman, hockey analytics pioneer and author of Hockey Abstract, to chat about his new book, the NHL's best clutch scorers and potential breakout candidates for the 2017-18 season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John is joined by Ryan Kennedy, associate senior writer/prospect expert at The Hockey News, to set the scene for the 2018 NHL draft class, discuss size bias, and rant about the weird 19-year-old draft proposal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John is joined by Luke Fox of Sportsnet and Joshua Kloke of The Athletic to discuss several topics, including Jaromir Jagr's future, the incoming rookie class and the most interesting person in hockey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John is joined by Kyle Raftis, the 31-year-old general manager of the OHL's Soo Greyhounds, to discuss the OHL executive life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John is joined by Matt Cane, analyst for Hockey Graphs, to pass judgment on the 2017 free agency class (especially recent activity) with the help of his salary calculator. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John is joined by Ian Fleming, analyst for Hockey Graphs and NHL Numbers, to highlight the worst/best goalie statistics and create tiers for the top goalies in the world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John is joined by Jonathan Willis, NHL writer for Sportsnet and other publications, to break down a surprisingly sensible free agency period and the Golden Knights' current roster. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John is joined by Zac Urback, NHL analytics consultant and director of player evaluation for the Mississauga Steelheads, to discuss the UFA market and how junior hockey teams can integrate analytics into personnel/coaching decisions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John is joined by Matthew Coller, NHL writer for ESPN Insider and Wild analyst for 1500 ESPN, to recap and assess the Vegas expansion draft shortly after its completion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John is joined by Mike Zeisberger, hockey columnist for the Toronto Sun, to put a bow on the 2016-17 season and bat around ideas relating to the upcoming expansion draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join is joined by Mark Edwards, founder/director of scouting for HockeyProspect.com, to provide scouting reports and other insight on the top prospects for the 2017 NHL Draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John is joined by Nick Suzuki, top NHL draft prospect and forward for the Owen Sound Attack. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John is joined by Travis Yost, hockey analytics writer for TSN, to dissect the juicy Stanley Cup final matchup featuring the Nashville Predators and Pittsburgh Penguins. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices