# Sports Guyz Only; The Kaprizov Debate

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Podcast: [Midwest Flyways Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/midwest-flyways-podcast-256443)
Published: 2026-07-17T12:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://mwf.podbean.com/e/7-15-sports/
Audio file: https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/64nnxgxeibevyezb/7-15SportsAudio.mp3
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Duration seconds: 2838

## Resource

This week on Sports Guyz Only, Nathaniel is out sick, which leaves the rest of the crew plenty of time to roast Carter's wedding, question whether jeans belong at formal events, and pitch perhaps the greatest wedding job of all time: making Joey the official beer vendor at a future reception. Then it's time for sports.The guys dive into one of the biggest debates of the podcast: did the Minnesota Wild have any choice but to pay Kirill Kaprizov? Using Sidney Crosby's historic contract as the measuring stick, they break down NHL salary cap percentages, Florida's tax advantage, whether Kaprizov is truly a top-tier superstar, and just how much a franchise player should command. It's a passionate hockey debate that has the crew ranking the NHL's best players and arguing over what it really takes to build a Stanley Cup contender.The conversation shifts to the NBA as Victor Wembanyama's decision to leave money on the table sparks a discussion about stars sacrificing salary to chase championships. That naturally leads back to the latest LeBron James rumors, with the guys debating whether Minnesota still has a legitimate shot, why Cleveland might make the most sense, and whether pairing LeBron with LaMelo Ball would actually work.The episode closes with fantasy football season officially on the horizon. The crew brainstorms new league rules, dynasty formats, hilarious punishments, and ways to make every season just a little more chaotic.Plus:•Ranking the NHL's current superstars•NFL dynasty debates•Odell Beckham Jr.'s comments on "generational wealth"•Blake Bortles' legendary retirement mindset•Kendrick Perkins as sports television entertainment•Nathaniel's impressive World Cup predictionsAs always, it's hockey arguments, NBA offseason rumors, fantasy football trash talk, and e…

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