Boulton from Boulton Matthew Boulton

The boys have some stuff pent up over two series they have to get off their chest. Topics include:

-The vindication of the North Division?
-Habs "impossible" run (sans Drouin!)
-Stanley Cup final picks and matchup talk
-Carey Cup or Stammer Cup as a contributor?
-Is Canada hoping for the Habs? Why?
-Kucherov & Tampa cap thing...still
-Kucherov & "embellishment"
-Lots more, of course

Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1iABuhOMIR4

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The boys discuss their disillusionment and frustration at some first-round upsets, and Josh wishes bad karma on the schedule maker. They also discuss the problems with the lack of clear principles in determining what is and is not goaltender interference.
Topics include:
-local boy Luke Henman first Kraken signing
-Tavares injury
-goaltender interference
-second round starting before first is over (Josh is losin' it!)
-Penguins first-round and future
-Oilers gotta give us something to like
-always much more

Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dSiof3FKiiM

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Is this the Leafs year? NHL.com writer William Douglas thinks so. He also thinks Wayne Simmonds will be the MVP if they do. See what Josh & Matt think of that, as well as all their other first-round picks.

See Josh's full playoff predictions at Tough Call YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rVJooBXRnIs&t=2s

Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pHWmLCLBRsc

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The boys get together after some time off to deliver some banter on:
-The current circumstances that make McDavid reaching 100 points a good bet
-The relative strength of the North Division compared to the rest of the league
-Why, if anyone is catch Montreal for fourth spot, it's Vancouver
-Should we allow ties like the old days? What about 3 points for a win?
-The Hart race...for runner up
-Power on power? Is having big lines playing against each other a winning strategy?
-Loads more

Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nbtuLgF67Nk

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The boys weigh in on the broader discussion about a referee’s job and the contextual aspects of the scenarios they must judge in light of the Tim Peel “hot mic” incident. Look for answers you haven’t heard from any commentators yet.

Other topics include:
-What does Eric Staal waiving his “ten teams no-trade” list say about the Sabres?
-A little perspective on Crosby 1300
-Darryl Sutter on Johnny Gaudreau 500 games

Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AGnR-Eu0hy8

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Hockey players show up at the rink and think the lights come on as if on their own, and you play. But behind all the magic of our game, especially at the NHL level, is a huge machine made of multiple moving parts, a master illusionist that pulls off complicated and interconnected feats to make players and fans unaware of anything beyond excitement and fun.

One of these moving parts in maximizing this fan experience for the “World class ‘plus’” Stanley Cup champion Tampa Bay Lightning organization—and a proud and passionate one—is Nova Scotia native and now Vice President of Premium Seating and Group Sales, Matt Hill.

The boys sit down with Hiller for a wide-ranging and thoroughly enjoyable chat, as he shares his story of how his will to work in the NHL got him there and has him now living his dream of still “going to the rink every day.”

Once smooth-skating (although Steve Yzerman might say he ought to bend his knees more) and now smooth-speaking, Hiller makes ticket sales and other behind-the-scenes business sound more fascinating than the game itself.

Listener beware: You may leave this interview a Tampa fan.

Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p_sCm_fkb7I

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