Playoffs are around the corner! Jeff and Elliotte break down a crazy fun-filled weekend of hockey with the Frozen Four coming to an end (1:00), the St. Pats forcing a Game 7 and the playoff race in the Eastern Conference tightens up (14:30). The guys also discuss Calgary’s tough outcome (5:00), Winnipeg getting closer to securing a playoff spot (9:45), Bo Horvat post-game (17:40), the Maple Leafs call in their EBUG (21:00), Martin St. Louis asks to be part of Team Canada’s coaching staff (26:00), several colleges signings including Matthew Knies (27:00) and Lane Hutson (30:40), the search for a president in Philadelphia (33:00), major injuries to playoff teams (35:45), and some Norris Trophy talk (39:30).

Plus, Elliotte sits down with Noel Acciari (44:00)of the Toronto Maple Leafs to talk about his dedication to hockey, playing with Keith Yandle, his mother's hand gestures, tells us a fun wedding story, and talks about the Maple Leafs as an organization.

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Outro Music: Wild Beasts - All The King’s Men

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

Audio Credits: CJOB, MSG, NHL Network, Sportsnet 650, Sportsnet 960, WBZT and WXDX-FM.

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