{"podcast":{"title":"The Starr & D'Amico Show","slug":"the-starr-d-amico-show-4832346","podcast_index_feed_id":4832346,"rss_url":"https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/69c953c6c2759aa9b1af1009","website_url":"https://youtube.com/channel/UCx7N63HCTBWijHpI-qphK3A","image_url":"https://assets.pippa.io/shows/69c953c6c2759aa9b1af1009/show-cover.jpeg","author":"Shaun Starr","episode_count":327,"summary":"Welcome to The Starr & D'Amico Show – the ultimate destination for Montreal Canadiens fans and hockey lovers everywhere. 🏒 Hosted by Shaun Starr (TSN Radio Montreal) and Marco D’Amico (RG Media), we bring over 25 years of experience covering the Canadiens and the NHL. From breaking news and trade rumors to in-depth analysis, interviews, and live reactions—you’ll get it all here. 📺 What you’ll find on our channel: Daily Montreal Canadiens news & updates Trade speculation & roster analysis Prospect breakdowns & development talk NHL-wide coverage & hot topics Live shows, Q&As, and fan-driven discussions 💡 Why subscribe? We’re building the #1 Habs show on YouTube , with thousands of dedicated fans tuning in every week. Whether you’re a lifelong Canadiens supporter or a casual NHL follower, you’ll find content here that keeps you informed, entertained, and part of the conversation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.","last_synced_at":"2026-06-27T00:17:13.889565+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-starr-d-amico-show-4832346"},"episode":{"title":"Could Kent Hughes Steal NHL Talent?","slug":"could-kent-hughes-steal-nhl-talent","published_at":"2026-06-23T04:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-starr-d-amico-show-4832346/could-kent-hughes-steal-nhl-talent","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-starr-d-amico-show-4832346","url":"https://shows.acast.com/the-starr-damico-show/episodes/6a3806f6e88c52614eb16024","audio_url":"https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/69c953c6c2759aa9b1af1009/e/6a3806f6e88c52614eb16024/media.mp3","summary":"Could the Montreal Canadiens finally weaponize the offer sheet this offseason? In this episode of The Starr & D'Amico Show, we examine one of the most aggressive strategies available to Kent Hughes and the Canadiens as they continue their search for elite young talent. Could Montreal target restricted free agents around the NHL and force rival teams into difficult decisions? We discuss realistic options such as Mavrik Bourque of the Dallas Stars and whether the salary cap situation in Dallas could make him vulnerable to an offer sheet. We also explore more ambitious \"fantasy\" scenarios involving highly talented young centers like Adam Fantilli of the Columbus Blue Jackets and Leo Carlsson of the Anaheim Ducks. Would an offer sheet make sense for the Canadiens? What would the compensation cost be? Which players are worth the risk, and which organizations would be most vulnerable to an aggressive move from Kent Hughes? Join Shaun Starr and Marco D'Amico as they break down the pros, cons, risks, and potential rewards of one of the NHL's most controversial offseason tools. 🔵⚪🔴 Subscribe for Montreal Canadiens news, NHL trade rumors, prospect analysis, free agency coverage, and LIVE Habs discussions. #montrealcanadiens #nhl #hockey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.","meta_description":"Could the Montreal Canadiens finally weaponize the offer sheet this offseason? In this episode of The Starr & D'Amico Show, we examine one of the most…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1697,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-starr-d-amico-show-4832346/episodes/could-kent-hughes-steal-nhl-talent/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-starr-d-amico-show-4832346/could-kent-hughes-steal-nhl-talent.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}