The Leafs Tagging Problem, The Atlantic Beast + Around the NHL w/ Marco D'Amico
The JD Bunkis PodcastShow Notes
JD and Marco D'Amico, co-host of The Starr and D'Amico Show, chat about how the tagging rule could apple to the Maple Leafs, how the Leafs can tangibly improve their blueline, how the stacked Atlantic Division may shake out, if the Canadiens would trade for Dylan Larkin if Larkin was willing to go there, and Simon Edvinsson's standoff with Detroit. JD closes the hour discussing the Colts fire-sale.
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