Alex Prewitt joins the show to put a bow on the Stanley Cup Final, discuss how the Blues finally won it all and how they celebrated after behind the scenes. Plus we get into offseason scuttlebutt, the Flyers and Capitals making a trade, the Islanders immediately splashing some cash, and a hockey documentary everyone needs to see. 5:00 How Game 7 was won 24:00 Offseason rumours and buzz 38:00 The Blues celebration behind the scenes 46:00 Matt Niskanen being traded for Radko Gudas 56:00 The Islanders spending money 1:03:00 The Russian Five

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Episode 299: Thank You, Next

Justin Bourne joins the show to discuss the Stanley Cup Final, how we got to this winner take all Game 7, and what to watch for in the final game of the season. &nbsp; 2:30 The Blues forecheck, cycle, and O-Zone pressure 10:50 Uncharacteristic struggles of Bruins top line 14:00 Colton Parayko’s rise to superstardom 22:30 Alex Pietrangelo thriving under different usage 27:00 Ryan O’Reilly’s defensive wizardry 37:50 Tuukka Rask’s Hall of Fame resume 43:20 Game 7 X-factors, potential big winners, and picks

Episode 298: Hockey in June

Adam Gretz joins the show to discuss the first two games of the Stanley Cup Final, how the Bruins threw the first punch and how the Blues fought right back, and what to look for moving forward in the series. Plus a deep dive on one of the most uniquely bizarre nixed trades in recent memory. 1:40 How the Blues broke through in Game 2 17:30 Vlad Tarasenko’s dominance 25:50 What to watch for in Games 3 and 4 41:00 How Tom Wilson broke the Penguins 54:00 Phil Kessel’s trade value 1:00:00 The Wild’s directionless plan

Episode 297: Tale of Two Tapes

Ryan Biech joins the show to get into all of this year's draft day debates. We discuss the prospects with the biggest potential impact, the teams that face the toughest decisions, and the most interesting questions that need to be answered. 3:00 Jack Hughes vs. Kaapo Kakko 21:00 Blackhawks, Byram, and draft starting at number 3 31:00 The next tier of top forwards 42:30 The risk vs. reward of Vasili Podkolzin 53:15 Translating Cole Caufield’s scoring to next level 1:00:00 How high will the first goalie go off the board? 1:04:00 Prospects with red flags to stay away from 1:07:00 Prospects we’re higher on than most 1:10:00 Changing draft philosophies over the years

Episode 296: A treat for the other 29 fanbases

Andrew Berkshire joins the show to help continue the burgeoning annual tradition of teeing up the upcoming Stanley Cup Final by looking at the matchup from every single angle. This deep dive includes: 2:00 A matchup befitting of the stage 6:45 Adjustments, percentages, and shot quality 22:00 Functional physicality, misconceptions about the two teams 32:40 Recurring broadcast themes for the series 38:30 Power play mission statements 51:15 5-on-5 line matching 1:01:40 X-Factor players

Episode 295: Feat. Lord Stanley

Sean McIndoe joins the show to discuss the first leg of the Conference Finals, lessons to be learned from how the four teams still alive got here, and what to watch for in the coming games. &nbsp; - Erik Karlsson’s health and future (4:00) - Converging timelines and the window to win (13:00) - Difference makers in the West Final (26:00) - How the Bruins have Carolina all out of sorts (43:00)

Episode 294: Master Puppeteers

Matt Porter joins the show to help preview the Eastern Conference Final by discussing how the Bruins and Hurricanes stack up against each other, key matchups to watch for, complaints about postseason officiating, and Brad Marchand’s latest beef with the media.

Episode 293: David versus Goliath

Rachel Doerrie joins the show to help dive into some notable round two matchups that have caught our eyes and captured our attention. &nbsp; - Hurricanes vs. Islanders (1:40) - Sharks vs. Avalanche (34:00) - Adam Fox, College Free Agents, and the Rangers (50:00) - Remembering Jason Botchford (1:02:00)

Episode 292: Round Two Chess Matches

Justin Cuthbert joins the show to recap the opening round and preview round two matchups. We discuss San Jose’s stunning Game 7 comeback, Mike Babcock’s series of questionable decisions behind the bench, and whether the Blue Jackets and Stars can keep the good times going. - Avalanche vs. Sharks (10:25) - Blue Jackets vs. Bruins (24:25) - Blues vs. Stars (53:20)

Episode 291: Snazzy New Surroundings

Rachel Doerrie joins the show to discuss how the Avalanche have won over the hockey world and gotten to within one game of upsetting the Flames, and how the Golden Knights have suddenly become the favourites out West with the Sharks now unravelling before our very eyes. - How the Avalanche have outclassed the Flames (1:30) - Nathan MacKinnon’s greatness on full display (8:00) - Defending Gaudreau, and playoff officiating’s role (17:30) - Blame game: Martin Jones vs. the Sharks defense (29:00) - What makes the Golden Knights tick (40:30) - How Vegas constructed a new top line on the fly (45:30) - The feud between Kane and Reaves (52:00)

Episode 290: Unacceptable Defensive Behaviour

Andrew Berkshire joins the show to discuss how the Islanders have masterfully bottled up the Penguins attack, how the Blue Jackets have shocked the hockey world, and how little wiggle room there is between St.Louis and Winnipeg in their heavyweight tilt out West. - Islanders vs. Penguins (4:15) - Blue Jackets vs. Lightning (34:00) - Jets vs. Blues (58:30)

Episode 289: Let Me Collect My Thoughts

Justin Cuthbert joins the show to discuss why the Leafs were so effective in Game 1, the adjustments the Bruins made in Game 2, and all of the other main talking points emanating from the series as it shifts back to Toronto. Then Producer Matt comes on to sort through a grab bag of random topics including awards ballots, the draft lottery results, and Joel Quenneville’s hiring by the Panthers. - Nazem Kadri redux, and complaints about the referees (1:40) - The back-and-forth chess match of a playoff series (10:45) - What’s next for the Leafs and the Bruins? (23:30) - Dimitri’s Fake Award Ballot (33:00) - Karmic rewards in the draft lottery (57:30) - Joel Quenneville and the Panthers (1:02:00)

Episode 288: The Leafs, The Bruins, and The Officials

Ryan Lambert joins the show to help preview all of the first round matchups in the West. Topics include: - Will the Sharks be able to outscore their goalie woes? (2:00) - How can Colorado overcome Calgary’s superior depth? (11:45) - Who blinks first: the Predators or the Stars? (26:00) - What do we make of Winnipeg’s ugly numbers of late? (37:20)

Episode 287: Western Conference Round 1 Preview

Mike Johnson joins the show to help preview all of the first round matchups out East. Topics include: - How the Capitals broke free from their Stanley Cup hangover (4:00) - Whether the Islanders can score enough to keep up with the Penguins (15:30) - The formula for Columbus to slow down the Lightning (29:00) - Why this time could be different for the Leafs (40:00)

Episode 286: Eastern Conference Round 1 Preview

Kevin Woodley joins the show to discuss all things goaltending. Topics include the evolution of goalie metrics over time, what to look at when evaluating goalie play and Darcy Kuemper's remarkably improbable run.

Episode 285: Vasilevskiy's Perfect Storm

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