Jeff Marek asks Brian Burke and Doug MacLean about the Matt Duchene trade; on what's next for the Blue Jackets, the possibility of the team re-signing Duchene, where they may send Artemi Panarin, and what's next for the Senators; on the rumours that Mark Stone wants to stay in Ottawa, and teams that are in the running for the forward; Burke and MacLean answer your questions on Ask the GM!

Hockey Central's Brian Burke & Doug MacLean discuss the breaking news that the Ottawa Senators have traded Matt Duchene to the Blue Jackets in return for a package which includes a conditional first-round draft pick from Columbus.

Jeff Marek asks Nick Kypreos about William Nylander filling in for Nazem Kadri, and Doug MacLean about the Jets' loss to the Avs; on the Leafs' match-up vs. the Capitals, how they'll fare without Kadri, Devante Smith-Pelly clearing waivers, the Bruins' acquisition of Charlie Coyle and whether they are done making moves; the latest on the Mark Stone and Matt Duchene situation in Ottawa; on Winnipeg's struggles, and NHL player agent Ian Pulver on why signing bonuses now are more important than before, dealing with tax situations in different jurisdictions, if there's a big enough issue to prevent the timely signing of a new CBA, and what the trade deadline is like for agents.

NHL player agent Ian Pulver (The Will Sports Group) provides his thoughts regarding why signing bonuses now are more important than before, dealing with tax situations in different jurisdictions, if there's a big enough issue to prevent the timely signing of a new CBA, and what the trade deadline is like for agents.