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Insider Edition: Canada roster reaction, Toronto cap flexibility & Tuch extension in the works

Dec 31, 2025

26 mins

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Episode Description

Irfaan and David are back for the final time in 2025 and they breakdown the Canadian Olympic roster and take a look at other news from around the NHL. The trade market has been quiet, but that could change if the Canucks move pending UFA Kiefer Sherwood. Dave also digs into Toronto's potential cap flexibility as the injuries continue to mount.

Meet our insiders: Irfaan Gaffar of Daily Faceoff, Canucks Army, & Rink Wide Vancouver is joined by David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period, SiriusXM NHL, and NHL Network. They look around the NHL, reacting to the week's news and digging into the contracts, trades, and moves that are still on the horizon.

00:00 Intro

00:32 Canada Roster Announcement

06:20 Kiefer Sherwood trade expected soon

09:20 Mangiapane looking for a new hockey home

11:10 Toronto's cap flexibility

14:11 Carolina can't waste this year

16:05 Extensions in the works for Tuch and Dvorak

21:54 Dave expects an active January on the trade front

25:11 bet365 bet of the week

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