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Debating Kyle Dubas’ process in protecting Holl over McCann, defense handedness, ice time allocation, building a better third line & more – MLHS Podcast Episode 23

MLHS | July 21, 2021

Related Topics: Jared McCann, Justin Holl, Kyle Dubas, Inky Tulloch, Alex Kerfoot

Photo: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young

In Episode 23 of the MLHS Podcast, Anthony Petrielli and Ian Tulloch debate Kyle Dubas’ decision to protect Justin Holl in the expansion draft, the acquisition and exposure of Jared McCann, moving on from Alex Kerfoot, the ice-time distribution and third-line makeup of past Stanley Cup winners, and more.

Episode Overview

  • Debating Kyle Dubas’ decision to protect Holl over McCann, Kerfoot’s true value (0:30)
  • The importance of handedness on defense in the NHL (13:40)
  • The merits of keeping the Muzzin-Holl pairing together and the value of stability/continuity on the Leafs‘ defense (22:00)
  • Jared McCann’s value as a middle-six forward vs.
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