RFA Madness – Rotie’s Kitchen (Episode 1)

Welcome to the first official episode of Rotie’s Kitchen, hosted by Jared and Ryan Rotenberg. In this debut installment titled RFA Madness, we dive deep into the offseason frenzy surrounding the NHL’s top restricted free agents, offering our contract predictions, cap hit projections, and team fits for names like Evan Bouchard, Matthew Knies, Mason McTavish, and more. With our signature mix of analysis, passion, and a touch of sibling rivalry, we explore how each player’s contract situation could shape their team’s future. This episode also features full breakdowns of two massive trades shaking up the league — Noah Dobson heading to the Montreal Canadiens in a blockbuster deal that could redefine their blue line, and JJ Peterka being dealt to the NHL’s newest franchise, the Utah Mammoth, in a move that signals a bold step forward for the expansion team. Whether you’re a diehard fan or a cap space junkie, this episode sets the tone for what Rotie’s Kitchen is all about: smart hockey talk, bold predictions, and unfiltered takes from two brothers who live and breathe the game.