On today's podcast we shift our attention to the NHL postseason and chat with NBC sports host Liam McHugh. Liam is the lead studio anchor for NBC's coverage of the NHL as well as Notre Dame football, the Tour de France, and other sports. In many ways, he is one of the faces of the young NBCSN. Today we talk with Liam about the Stanley Cup and his career at NBC. Topics include...

-His journey to NBCSN including looking back at his time with Versus and The Daily Line and what that experience meant for his career.
-How he became a "hockey guy" with his NHL assignments.
-Whether he's ever had to break up a fight between Mike Milbury and Jeremy Roenick. Sadly, answer is no, but the behind the scenes dynamics are great.
-Why Pens-Blue Jackets is the most exciting first round series.
-How the physicality of the Blackhawks has been one of the most impressive things from the playoffs thus far.
-What it maeans to have an 18 year old, Nathan MacKinnon, as the top points scorer of the postseason.
-What's left on Liam's broadcasting bucket list?

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