The Hockey PDOcast, Episode 411: The Open Market

Ryan Lambert and Jack Fraser join the show to discuss the start of free agency, the biggest themes from day one, and the way teams have been throwing around money. Topics include:

• The going rate for big defensemen right now
• The gap between how teams are valuing certain players
• Trying to figure out what the Seattle Kraken's plan is at the moment
• How the Kraken decided to ultimately spend their cap space
• The opportunities they've missed out on so far
• The Edmonton Oilers' busy day
• The risk vs. reward of Zach Hyman's contract
• The opportunity cost of how the Oilers built their blueline
• The Tampa Bay Lightning gaming the system expertly
• Brayden Point's new extension

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