In this episode, hosts Merrick Zemp and Collin Simpson break down Connor McDavid’s blockbuster contract extension with the Edmonton Oilers. They unpack what the deal means for McDavid’s legacy, the Oilers’ long-term strategy, and the ripple effects across the NHL. The discussion dives into the evolving nature of player contracts, the art of team-building around a generational talent, and how McDavid’s trajectory stacks up against Sidney Crosby’s storied career. From fierce rivalries to front-...
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In this episode, hosts Merrick Zemp and Collin Simpson break down Connor McDavid’s blockbuster contract extension with the Edmonton Oilers. They unpack what the deal means for McDavid’s legacy, the Oilers’ long-term strategy, and the ripple effects across the NHL. The discussion dives into the evolving nature of player contracts, the art of team-building around a generational talent, and how McDavid’s trajectory stacks up against Sidney Crosby’s storied career. From fierce rivalries to front-...
Oilers Clinch Series with Dramatic Overtime Win Over Vegas
sportS budZ hockey podcast
43 minutes
6 months ago
Oilers Clinch Series with Dramatic Overtime Win Over Vegas
Merrick and Colin relive the Oilers' second-round smackdown of Vegas—wrapped up in just five games! Was it skill, luck, or did Vegas just forget to show up? The guys also wonder if Winnipeg can pull off a miracle comeback against Dallas (spoiler: probably not), and they check in on the Leafs, who are currently spiraling and down 3-2 to the Panthers—cue dramatic music. Meanwhile, the Hurricanes are one win away from sending the Capitals packing. All that and more, with just the right amount of...
sportS budZ hockey podcast
In this episode, hosts Merrick Zemp and Collin Simpson break down Connor McDavid’s blockbuster contract extension with the Edmonton Oilers. They unpack what the deal means for McDavid’s legacy, the Oilers’ long-term strategy, and the ripple effects across the NHL. The discussion dives into the evolving nature of player contracts, the art of team-building around a generational talent, and how McDavid’s trajectory stacks up against Sidney Crosby’s storied career. From fierce rivalries to front-...
