Julian McKenzie is joined by friend of the Monday Show Mark Lazerus, and things kick off with a discussion of athletes they hated as a kid, that they later went on to interact with in a professional capacity. Then, Laz talks about Rocky Wirtz, both sides of his legacy's coin, and what could lie ahead for the Blackhawks. Then, a dive into the mailbag with a discussion about what "best contracts" mean, NHL players they would like to see on "Hot Ones", and the final results of the animated show theme song bracket.

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