With talk about how much better Miro Heiskanen would be if he was on his strong side, Spits and Suds gets the thoughts of two-time Stanley Cup champion defenseman Craig Ludwig. The guys also discuss the art of checking and taking a hit and how it's leaving the game. Plus our thoughts on the most important player in the Dallas lineup.
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