NY Islanders begin negotiations with Bo Horvat, Gary Bettman celebrates 30 years and Florida Panthers host ALL-Star weekend

Rob, Jesse and Russo take a look at the NHL's first big trade of the season and the New York Islanders chances at extending newly acquired Bo Horvat. The guys discuss how the media covered the death of Bobby Hull, Gary Bettman celebrating 30 years as NHL commissioner and how social media handled the altercation between Troy Stetcher and Trevor Zegras.

Former NHLer Jeff Chychrun, studio analyst for the Panthers on Bally Sports Florida, joins Rob and Mike from Miami to discuss how the Panthers are preparing for All-Star weekend, including the much anticipated alumni game that he is taking part in. Jeff updates us on the up and down season for the Panthers and he addresses how his son Jakob is dealing with being on the trade block by the Arizona Coyotes.

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