The 2026 Stanley Cup Final is in the books, and Sean Baligian and Mike Iavasile break down Carolina's dominant championship run, why the Hurricanes were the NHL's best team from start to finish, and what made them so difficult to beat.

Then it's all about the Red Wings. With Dylan Larkin's future becoming one of the biggest stories of the offseason, Sean and Mike discuss the latest trade speculation, what a potential return could look like, and whether Steve Yzerman's rebuild has reached its defining moment.

The guys also dive into early Stanley Cup odds for 2027, discuss teams poised to make a jump next season, and reflect on the end of Hockey Night in Canada on Detroit's Channel 9—a broadcast that helped shape generations of hockey fans on both sides of the border.

Topics include:
• Carolina captures the Stanley Cup
• Conn Smythe and playoff takeaways
• Dylan Larkin trade rumors
• The state of the Red Wings rebuild
• Early 2027 Stanley Cup contenders
• The end of Hockey Night in Canada on Channel 9