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Steve and The Blue Line

Steve and The Blue Line

Mavericks LOSE 5 Stars 😳 | USA OUT of the World Cup | NHL Free Agency SHOCKERS! | Episode 20

Jul 10, 2026 · 27 min · 9 segments

Welcome to Episode 20 of Steve & The Blue Line, Kansas City's #1 hockey podcast!This week, we break down one of the biggest offseason shakeups the Kansas City Mavericks have faced in years. Jack…

Welcome to Episode 20 of Steve & The Blue Line, Kansas City's #1 hockey podcast!This week, we break down one of the biggest offseason shakeups the Kansas City Mavericks have faced in years. Jack LaFontaine, Jackson Jutting, Ryan Jones, Dylan Wells, and veteran Bobo Carpenter are all gone—but what does that mean for the Mavericks' chances next season?We also dive into:🏒 The biggest NHL free agency signings and overpayments🌍 Why Europe is luring top ECHL talent with bigger salaries and a different lifestyle⚽ Team USA's disappointing World Cup exit and the tournament's biggest upsets📈 Is the FIFA World Cup actually benefiting Kansas City?💰 How much more Mavericks players will earn overseas🔥 Early outlook for the 2026–27 Mavericks rosterWhether you're a die-hard Mavericks fan, an NHL follower, or just love great sports debate, this episode has something for you.👍 Like the video if you enjoy hockey content.💬 Tell us in the comments:Which Mavericks departure hurts the team the most?🔔 Subscribe so you don't miss future episodes, player interviews, and weekly hockey discussions.

Welcome to Episode 20 of Steve & The Blue Line, Kansas City's #1 hockey podcast!This week, we break down one of the biggest offseason shakeups the Kansas City Mavericks have faced in years. Jack…

Speakers: Steve StegallHostMattHostToddPanelist

Spotify Apple Podcasts YouTube Website

Top entities: Dylan Wells×7 National Hockey League×18 Jack LaFontaine×5 Kansas City×10 United States×13

Show signals: SuitabilitySafeBiasNot politicalAudience≈149 followers

Kansas City Mavericks Roster Shake-Up0:20 – 5:40

M

MattHost

0:20

We love

Steve StegallHost

0:21

talking

M

MattHost

0:21

about our Kansas City Mavericks.

M

MattHost

0:23

Let's start off with the money.

M

MattHost

0:25

Let's go.

Steve StegallHost

0:25

Okay.

Steve StegallHost

0:27

Well, we lost Dylan Wells, we saw the other day.

Steve StegallHost

0:30

You know what, guys? People are going to be moving around in this maverick organization.

Steve StegallHost

0:36

Well, we lost Matthew.

Steve StegallHost

0:37

Let's start.

Steve StegallHost

0:38

Jack LaFontaine.

Steve StegallHost

0:40

Yep.

Steve StegallHost

0:41

We lost

M

MattHost

0:42

him to the world.

M

MattHost

0:42

So, Jack...

M

MattHost

0:43

Jack LaFontaine.

M

MattHost

0:45

We lost him.

M

MattHost

0:46

He's going to Germany.

M

MattHost

0:47

He is going to Germany, and it seems like he's going to be making a little bit more money.

M

MattHost

0:51

He is.

M

MattHost

0:51

So, Ontario guy, raised in Minnesota, played for University of Michigan, NCAA All-American.

M

MattHost

0:59

Making 65 to 85 with the Mavs.

M

MattHost

1:02

I mean, and now he's jumping up $180,000, $200,000 to $75,000.

M

MattHost

1:07

Yeah, not bad.

M

MattHost

1:09

Housing often included, car often included.

Dylan WellsPersonCanadian ice hockey player
99%7 mentions
National Hockey LeagueSports OrganizationLeague
97%18 mentions
Jack LaFontainePersonCanadian ice hockey player
95%5 mentions
Kansas CityCityCity in Missouri
92%10 mentions
United StatesCountryCountry in North America
90%13 mentions
BelgiumCountryCountry in Europe
88%6 mentions
GermanyCountryCountry in Europe
86%5 mentions
PhiladelphiaCityCity in Pennsylvania
84%5 mentions
Alexander OvechkinPersonWashington Capitals left wing
82%4 mentions
Bobo CarpenterPerson
79%2 mentions
TorontoCityCity in Ontario, Canada
77%6 mentions
FIFA World CupSports OrganizationFootball competition
75%17 mentions
United States men's national soccer teamSports TeamSoccer team
73%2 mentions
ColombiaCountryCountry in South America
71%4 mentions
Las VegasCityCity in Nevada
68%5 mentions
SpainCountryCountry
66%3 mentions
EuropeContinentContinent
64%4 mentions
ECHLSports OrganizationLeague
62%2 mentions
Jackson JuttingPerson
60%1 mention
Jordan KyrouPersonCanadian ice hockey player
58%1 mention
Darnell NursePersonEdmonton Oilers defenseman
55%3 mentions
Anaheim DucksSports TeamIce hockey team
53%2 mentions
San Jose SharksSports TeamIce hockey team
51%4 mentions
Argentina national football teamSports TeamFootball team
49%4 mentions
Philadelphia FlyersSports TeamIce hockey team
47%2 mentions
Swedish Hockey LeagueSports OrganizationLeague
45%4 mentions
AnaheimCityCity in California
42%3 mentions
Ivar StenbergPersonSwedish ice hockey player
40%1 mention
Kelly CupEntityAward
38%1 mention
MinnesotaAdministrative AreaUS state
34%1 mention
OntarioAdministrative AreaCanadian Province
34%1 mention
University of MichiganCollege or UniversityPublic university in Ann Arbor, Michigan
34%1 mention
Washington CapitalsSports TeamIce hockey team
29%1 mention
Edmonton OilersSports TeamIce hockey team
27%2 mentions
Florida PanthersSports TeamIce hockey team
25%3 mentions
John CarlsonPersonAnaheim Ducks defenseman
23%1 mention
ParaguayCountryCountry in South America
21%3 mentions
ChicagoCityCity in Illinois
18%1 mention
Tampa Bay LightningSports TeamIce hockey team
16%1 mention
CaliforniaAdministrative AreaUS state
14%1 mention
Worlds of FunAmusement ParkTheme park in Kansas City, Missouri
12%1 mention
FranceCountryCountry in Europe
10%1 mention
EgyptCountryCountry
8%1 mention
SwitzerlandCountryCountry in Europe
5%1 mention
ArgentinesEntityPeople
3%2 mentions
EnglandCountryUK constituent country
1%1 mention

Sports EconomicsEconomics
HockeySports
Kansas City MavericksSports > Hockey > Teams
International CompetitionsSports > Soccer > FIFA
ContractsSports > Hockey > Player Transfers
FIFASports > Soccer
Player TransfersSports > Hockey
Market ValueEconomics > Sports Economics > Player Contracts
LeaguesSports > Hockey
NHLSports > Hockey > Leagues
Player ContractsEconomics > Sports Economics
TeamsSports > Hockey
Sports
Economics
SoccerSports
Economic ImpactSports > Hockey > Player Transfers > Contracts
Player PerformanceSports > Soccer > FIFA > International Competitions
Player SalariesSports > Hockey > Leagues > NHL
Player DevelopmentSports > Hockey > Teams > Kansas City Mavericks
Economic ImpactEconomics > Sports Economics > Player Contracts > Market Value

Kansas City Mavericks Roster Shake-Up0:20 – 5:40

M

MattHost

0:20

We love

Steve StegallHost

0:21

talking

M

MattHost

0:21

about our Kansas City Mavericks.

M

MattHost

0:23

Let's start off with the money.

M

MattHost

0:25

Let's go.

Steve StegallHost

0:25

Okay.

Steve StegallHost

0:27

Well, we lost Dylan Wells, we saw the other day.

Steve StegallHost

0:30

You know what, guys? People are going to be moving around in this maverick organization.

Steve StegallHost

0:36

Well, we lost Matthew.

Steve StegallHost

0:37

Let's start.

Steve StegallHost

0:38

Jack LaFontaine.

Steve StegallHost

0:40

Yep.

Steve StegallHost

0:41

We lost

M

MattHost

0:42

him to the world.

M

MattHost

0:42

So, Jack...

M

MattHost

0:43

Jack LaFontaine.

M

MattHost

0:45

We lost him.

M

MattHost

0:46

He's going to Germany.

M

MattHost

0:47

He is going to Germany, and it seems like he's going to be making a little bit more money.

M

MattHost

0:51

He is.

M

MattHost

0:51

So, Ontario guy, raised in Minnesota, played for University of Michigan, NCAA All-American.

M

MattHost

0:59

Making 65 to 85 with the Mavs.

M

MattHost

1:02

I mean, and now he's jumping up $180,000, $200,000 to $75,000.

M

MattHost

1:07

Yeah, not bad.

M

MattHost

1:09

Housing often included, car often included.

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