The complicated history of Eugene Melnyk, Cole Caufield's emergence, and women's hockey drama

Today on the Cross-Check NHL Show, Laura Saba from Locked on Canadiens is back to fill in for Mary Clarke, and we're starting off by talking about a huge article in The Athletic about Eugene Melnyk's time as the owner of the Ottawa Senators. From a shining white knight of hope, to the number one enemy of the fanbase, Melnyk's legacy is complicated with great, terrible, and confusing moments. How good is Cole Caufield? Andrew Berkshire and Laura attempt to break that down, looking backwards through Canadiens history to find comparables, then looking forward to what he can do for the franchise. Finally, the PWHPA (Professional Women's Hockey Players Association) have unanimously voted down the idea of working with the PHF (Professional Hockey Association, formerly the NWHL or National Women's Hockey League). What does this mean for the women's game? Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! HelloFresh Go to HelloFresh.com/lockedon16 and use code lockedon16 for up to 16 free meals AND 3 free gifts. 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. Shady Rays EXCLUSIVELY FOR OUR LISTENERS, HEAD TO SHADYRAYS.COM AND USE CODE LOCKEDON TO GET FIFTY PERCENT OFF TWO OR MORE PAIRS OF POLARIZED SUNGLASSES. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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