Jack Eichel returns to Buffalo boos, Auston Matthews suspended, & a quiet trade deadline

After a dramatic, public breakup between the Buffalo Sabres and Jack Eichel, the prodigal son returned for the first time to boos raining down from the Sabres faithful. He followed that up with an all timer quote to double down on being the bad guy, but is he? The growing frustration in Toronto is finally getting to Auston Matthews, as the Hart Trophy contender lost his cool in the Heritage Classic and earned himself a 2 game suspension for a cross-check at the worst possible time. How vulnerable are the Leafs right now? And finally, all indications are that the trade deadline is going to be a slow affair this year, which many of the biggest names with potential to be moved playing on teams fighting for a playoff spot. Bonus; how long until Claude Giroux gets traded? Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline BetOnline.net has you covered this season with more props, odds and lines than ever before. BetOnline – Where The Game Starts! Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Athletic Greens Athletic Greens is going to give you a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase. All you have to do is visit athleticgreens.com/NHLNETWORK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Cross-Check NHL Show · Locked On Podcast Network, Andrew Berkshire, Mary Clarke