In this episode, Nick and Mac discuss the surprising trade of Quinn Hughes, the implications for both the Minnesota Wild and Vancouver Canucks, and dive into a fun segment on the Mount Rushmore of offensive defensemen. They analyze recent trades, including the Skinner-Jari swap, and the Buffalo Sabres' decision to fire GM Kevyn Adams. The conversation shifts to the US Women's National Team's impressive performance against Canada, and they brainstorm ideas for improving the NHL 26 video game. The episode wraps up with a recap of the Washington Capitals' recent games and a tribute to Northeastern's historic final game at Matthews Arena.   Chapters 00:00 Quinn Hughes Trade Shockwaves 02:54 Analyzing the Impact of the Trade 05:57 Mount Rushmore of Offensive Defensemen 08:58 Trade Analysis: Skinner and Jari 11:51 Buffalo Sabres GM Shake-Up 14:50 US Women's National Team Dominance 17:43 NHL 26 Game Development Ideas 21:24 Franchise Mode Frustrations 22:48 Reviving Classic Game Scenarios 24:37 NHL Game Presentation and Commentary 26:54 Impact of Player Injuries on Team Performance 27:55 The New Look Islanders 29:51 Critique of Stadium Series Jerseys 33:02 Capitals' Recent Struggles 38:11 Northeastern's Historic Farewell 40:06 Trivia and Nostalgia in Hockey Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.