Sabres Lock Up Benson, Tuch Joins the Capitals

NHL Free Agency Opens Tomorrow

SiriusXM Morning Skate  Scott Laughlin and Gord Stellick wrap up the 2025–26 season with special guests Chris Pronger and Elliotte Friedman making their final appearances of the year. They break down everything from the NHL Draft, discuss the biggest storylines, and look ahead to tomorrow's Free Agent Frenzy. Follow @SiriusXMNHL on Twitter & @nhlnetworkradio on Instagram Want more SiriusXM Morning Skate, visit SiriusXM.ca/morningskate Available on all podcast platforms     Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

NHL Draft Recap, Free Agent Frenzy Preview

SiriusXM Morning Skate The Stanley Cup has been awarded, the NHL Draft is complete, and Free Agent Frenzy is just around the corner. Scott Laughlin, Gord Stellick, and Mike Johnson break down the highlights and surprises from the NHL Draft, and look ahead to the biggest names, rumors, and storylines to watch as free agency opens Wednesday. Follow @SiriusXMNHL on Twitter & @nhlnetworkradio on Instagram Want more SiriusXM Morning Skate, visit SiriusXM.ca/morningskate Available on all podcast platforms Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

NHL Draft Day!

SiriusXM Morning Skate with Scott Laughlin, Gord Stellick, Tyler Madarasz & Lucas Critelli   The 2026 NHL Draft is here, with round 1 tonight and rounds 2–7 on Saturday at KeyBank Center in Buffalo. Listen to full draft coverage all day long on SiriusXM NHL Network Radio Channel 91 Siriusxm.ca/nhllive/ [https://t.co/Ff0hczZqBj] We break down the draft order, led by the Maple Leafs at No. 1, the Sharks holding picks No. 2 and No. 9, and the Sabres selecting fourth. Plus, we discuss Jason Robertson turning down a huge deal from the Seattle Kraken and the Avalanche trading Valeri Nichushkin to the Blue Jackets for three future draft picks and what it means for both teams. Hear from new Maple Leafs head coach Jim Hiller & new Washington Capital Jordan Kyrou  Drew Shore, host of the Betting the Limit Podcast, NHL player agent and former NHLer joins the show!  Follow @SiriusXMNHL on Twitter & @nhlnetworkradio on Instagram Want more SiriusXM Morning Skate, visit SiriusXM.ca/morningskate Available on all podcast platforms       Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sabres Lock Up Benson, Tuch Joins the Capitals

SiriusXM Morning Skate with Scott Laughlin, Gord Stellick, Tyler Madarasz & Lucas Critelli   The NHL offseason keeps delivering. We break down the Washington Capitals' blockbuster acquisition of Alex Tuch after an eight-year, $84 million sign-and-trade with the Buffalo Sabres, and what the $10.5 million AAV means for both franchises. We also discuss Buffalo locking up rising star Zach Benson to a seven-year, $52.5 million extension after his breakout campaign. Plus, we analyze the trade that sent Jack Drury from Colorado to Nashville in exchange for Fedor Svechkov, Zachary L'Heureux, Chase Bradley, and a 2029 third-round pick. We examine the winners, the long-term implications, and how these moves reshape the NHL landscape heading into free agency. Hear from Sabres GM Jarmo Kekalainen & Blues GM Doug Armstrong about there offseason moves.  Follow @SiriusXMNHL on Twitter & @nhlnetworkradio on Instagram Want more SiriusXM Morning Skate, visit SiriusXM.ca/morningskate Available on all podcast platforms   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Four Big Trades, Tkachuk & Babcock Introduced

SiriusXM Morning Skate with Scott Laughlin, Gord Stellick, Tyler Madarasz & Lucas Critelli   With the 2026 NHL Draft just days away, the trade market is heating up. In this episode, we break down a series of major deals that went down yesterday. The Buffalo Sabres acquired the No. 4 overall pick from Chicago in a package centered around Bowen Byram, while the Washington Capitals landed Jordan Kyrou from St. Louis. Ottawa continued its aggressive offseason by acquiring William Eklund from San Jose, and Calgary made a huge splash by adding Simon Nemec and Maxim Tsyplakov from New Jersey. We discuss the biggest trades, the draft implications, and which teams are positioning themselves for success heading into the 2026-27 season. Plus, hear both the introductory press conferences of Brady Tkachuk to the Panthers & Oilers new head coach Mike Babcock.  Follow @SiriusXMNHL on Twitter & @nhlnetworkradio on Instagram Want more SiriusXM Morning Skate, visit SiriusXM.ca/morningskate Available on all podcast platforms!  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.