What a moment for Latvia! Jeff and Elliotte recap the IIHF World Championship (45:30) and discuss Latvia winning their first hockey medal at a world championship (50:45). But before that, they get into Kyle Dubas and Pittsburgh (2:00), Ottawa sale (5:20), GM search in Toronto (11:00), Matthew Tkachuk on NBA on TNT (37:30) and a full Game 5 recap between the Stars-Golden Knights (20:00).

They also go around the league with the latest on coaching vacancies  — Rangers (31:20), Blue Jackets (31:45), Ducks (34:00), Flames (34:40), Predators (35:10) and Capitals (36:00).

The guys also chat with David Proper, NHL Senior EVP of Media and International Strategy (59:20), about the Global Series in Stockholm, the pre-season game in Australia between the Kings and Coyotes, other locations the league has looked at to potentially host games, what goes into planning such events, how ball hockey could play a factor in growing the game, and much more.

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Outro Music: Joe Hertler & The Rainbow Seekers - What I Want

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This podcast was produced and mixed by Amil Delic, and hosted by Jeff Marek and Elliotte Friedman.

Audio Credits: IIHF, KKGK, KTCK-AM, TNT and Sportsnet.

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