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.

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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/

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!

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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.

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