EP 8 Dissecting the Deadline with Mike Santos

Episode 8 features discussions on the NHL playoffs, trade deadline moves, and the future of Team 33 with Mike Santos, an experienced NHL assistant GM and the founder of Team 33. They evaluate the impact of trade deadline moves on the playoff race, strategic implications of pulling the goalie in overtime, and the physicality of games in the Western Conference. 

The conversation also addresses the complexities of evaluating player performance and contracts in today's NHL, and the future plans of Team 33 to develop a web-based program and app. 

Additionally, the hosts discuss the intense competition expected in the playoffs, potential upsets, and the significance of the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs. Overall, the episode provides a comprehensive analysis of the NHL trade deadline, playoff race, and strategic decisions made by teams and players, offering insights into the competitive landscape and future developments in the hockey industry.

IN THIS EPISODE: 

• [01:27] - One Timer  “The Neil Scorecard”: Outcome for 18 UFA’s for teams outside of playoffs   
• [05:17] - Introduction to Mike Santos      
• [06:57] - Discussion on evaluating contracts and having more scouts than NHL clubs
• [07:21] - Providing data in a hockey-specific and useful way
• [08:18] - Analysis of trade deadline moves in the Western Conference
• [29:09] - Mike Santos discussing trade deadline evaluations
• [30:12] - Discussion on pulling the goalie in overtime
• [34:48] - Human Side of the Story 
• [39:06] - Discussing memories of playing against the Montreal Canadiens

 

KEY TAKEAWAYS: 

• Team 33 has a significant advantage in evaluating contracts and players, with over 20 professional scouts compared to the three or four typically found in an NHL club.
• The trade deadline moves in the Western Conference have created an intense arms race, with teams fortifying themselves for a playoff run.
• The increasing use of no-trade and no-move clauses in player contracts is impacting trade negotiations and player movement.
• The upcoming playoffs are expected to be highly competitive, with potential upsets and physicality, particularly in the Western Conference.

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