Klingberg drawing interest, Darcy Kuemper interview, Four Nations Face-Off injury concerns
John Klingberg is drawing interest from Toronto, Ottawa, and Edmonton, with up to seven teams potentially in the mix. While he’s likely looking at a league-minimum deal, teams will need to weigh the cost of creating a roster spot for him. Plus, Auston Matthews and Linus Ullmark face tough decisions about their participation in the Four Nations Faceoff tournament due to injury concerns. Dean Evason and the Blue Jackets are surprising playoff contenders, while Seattle sits 10 points out of a Wildcard and faces major roster questions. Then, Darcy Kuemper reflects on battling LA's recent playoff foes from Edmonton this season, the challenges of being traded mid-season vs. offseason, and how Drew Doughty’s leadership raises team competitiveness. He also shares personal moments, including his wife’s thoughtful gift commemorating his Stanley Cup win.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.