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Jeff kicks off the show with Erin Ambrose, fresh off being named the first Defender of the Year in the PWHL. They discuss how her game has evolved since being the last recipient of the award in the CWHL, before getting into how she's adapted to the travel schedule of the PWHL, her injuries throughout the season, her goals for the next, how she expects the team to look in 2025, and her apparel collaboration with CCM. Later on, 2024 PWHL first overall pick Sarah Fillier joins the show (17:10). They discuss her thought process leading up to the PWHL draft and if she knew beforehand when her name would be called, who she knows on PWHL New York, her preparation for her rookie season as a pro athlete, and much more!

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Live from Oilers practice, ESPN's Greg Wyshynski joins Jeff to discuss Darnell Nurse not being on the ice today, the Minnesota Wild’s jersey rumours, and the Oilers' performance over the first two games of the series. Next, the pair weigh in on Edmonton being in a similar situation to that of Florida in the SCF last year, the mood in the Panthers' locker room, if Sergei Bobrovsky is a Hall of Famer and why a Stanley Cup is all that stands in his way. Later, they get into Cap Friendly being purchased by the Washington Capitals, the Sabres presence in the SCF, Jim Nill being named GM of the Year, and much more!

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Jeff and Elliotte kick things off discussing the reactions around the hockey world on the Capitals purchasing Cap Friendly. Then, they discuss the Panthers electing to stay in Florida for another day, the decision not to fine Leon Draisaitl following his hit on Aleksander Barkov, what to expect from the limping Oilers in Game 3, and more. Next, they circle back to Cap Friendly and break down Caps GM Brian MacLellan’s statement on his team's acquisition of the website, if other organizations knew this was coming, and if we can expect other clubs to purchase similar sites. The pair wrap up discussing Jake Guentzel’s name being linked to the Vancouver Canucks, the latest on Jacob Markström, and more.

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Jeff kicks off the show with Shayna Goldman of The Athletic as they discuss the scrappy affair in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final last night including Aleksander Barkov’s injury, Aaron Ekblad’s WWE style headlock on Evan Bouchard, and the officiating in the contest. Later, the pair weigh in on how the Panthers defended against the Oilers' superstars, Cap Friendly, Eric Tulsky set to become the GM of the Hurricanes, and the PWHL Draft. Next up, Jason Gregor, host of The Jason Gregor Show, stops by to discuss if there will be a suspension or a fine for Leon Draisaitl following his hit on Barkov, along with his other takeaways from the Oilers' first two Stanley Cup Final games (32:37). Later, Producer Matt Marchese joins the conversation to share Paul Maurice’s update on Barkov, Jim Nill winning the GM of the Year Award, and some rumours from around the NHL (49:45). Former NHL defenceman Jeff Chychrun wraps up the program with his thoughts on the Panthers' 2-0 lead over the Oilers, some of the memorable opponents from his own career, how the Cats' style of play has frustrated the Oilers, Gustav Forsling’s game, and his son’s NHL journey (01:22:00).

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Jeff and Matt Marchese kick things off discussing Wayne Gretzky’s comments on the Sportsnet panel on Saturday night surrounding Aleksander Barkov being the best defensive forward in the NHL since Bryan Trottier. Later, the pair tee up Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final, before Sportsnet's Jason Bukala joins the show to recap the NHL Combine (17:40). Jeff and Jason discuss what he would look for when interviewing prospects, his takeaways at the combine, if Maklin Celebrini will return to school next year, the elite defensive prospects set to be picked high in the first round, expectations for Artyom Levshunov, and if there is a "Russian factor" this year. Later on, former NHL President, GM, and Head Coach, Doug MacLean looks back on his time coaching the Panthers to their first Stanley Cup Finals and his memories from that Cup run, before sharing more stories from his days in Florida (48:05).

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Jeff and Elliotte kick things off recapping Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Finals and what to expect heading into Game 2 tonight. They discuss Sergei Bobrovsky’s Game 1 performance, his practice routine, how he has changed the narrative surrounding his game since his start in Philly, and more. Then, they discuss Elliotte’s report surrounding the salary cap website Cap Friendly, set to be purchased by the Washington Capitals. Later on, they discuss the rumours around the NHL starting to heat up surrounding the Hurricanes, John Tavares, and if there will be movement at the draft.

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