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Episode 227:

The end of the CapFriendly era. Opinions & comments regarding Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final. Playing while injured does not equal playing well enough. Speculation as to why the Caps might want a capologist. The mystery of announcing Dan Bylsma as Seattle’s head coach during his team’s AHL playoff run. A salute to Joe Pavelski. Thoughts on Gabriel Landeskog being in the new Amazon Prime NHL series coming out in the fall. Review of The Stanley Pup.

Recorded 9 June 2024

Episode 226:

The NHL & scheduling earlier games on Sundays, & other international games. Patrick’s review of the Henrik Lundqvist documentary, Open Heart. The PWHL Boston team having troubles filling their arena, even during playoffs. Don Waddell leaving the Carolina Hurricanes. Sheldon Keefe very quickly accepting the New Jersey head coach job. The actual purpose of having cheerleaders in sports. Trying to find a very elusive woman’s hockey player who has declared for the PWHL draft.

Recorded 26 May 2024

Episode 225:

Discussion about who Lou Lamoriello might give up to get Mitch Marner. Toronto hiring Craig Berube as their next head coach. So…what about Utah? Dallas is actually doing a decent job of assessing ability & developing players. Edmonton staying alive for Game 7. Amanda Kessel declaring her availability for the PWHL draft. Rod Brind’Amour getting a 5-year contract extension. The screwiness of the NHL awards & voting. NY Rangers vs Florida in the Eastern Conference Final.

Recorded 19 May 2024

Episode 224:

Is Jake Oettinger a front-runner for the Conn Smythe? A Toronto post-mortem (because we just can’t resist). Seattle is (probably) still waiting for Coachella Valley to finish playoffs. Speculation on who Toronto will / may trade. The current state of Carolina’s defense. San Jose getting the first overall pick in the 2024 NHL entry draft. Speculation about Mike Sullivan’s - & Pittsburgh’s - immediate future. Question of the week: What exactly is Lou Lamoriello going to give up to get Mitch Marner?

Recorded 12 May 2024

Episode 223:

Welcome to the second round of NHL playoffs, & the Vancouver-Edmonton series. The NHL locking down Tom Meruelo’s potential new team ownership in Arizona. Seattle makes Patrick happy by firing Dave Hakstol. The LA Kings postmortem, & how they might be able to buy out Pierre-Luc Dubois. Guaranteed contracts for coaches. Is Sheldon Keefe the next NHL head coach to be fired?

Recorded 4 May 2024

Episode 222:

The schadenfreude playoff joy that is Toronto. NHL coaching openings & hirings - no, not that one yet. The question of John Tavares & where he may play next season. Pat & Patrick accidentally (?) cursing Vancouver’s goaltending. The lack of any real race for the Presidents’ Trophy. No Movement Clauses don’t stop players from moving. Lack of leadership & management on the Leafs. General complaints about playoff seeding.

Recorded 28 April 2024