Hockey Free For All

Episode 217 of the Hockey Free For All Podcast is early.

#1. Penguins and Ron Francis reunite.

#2. 3-time Stanley Cup Champion Jonathan Towes retires.

#3. Montreal does not need Mark Scheifele.

#4. Compensation expected in return is off the chart’s nuts in the NHL.

#5. Mark Scheifele for Brendan Gallagher, Samuel Montembeau and Jayden Struble?

#6. The center market is not shrinking for Montreal.

#7. Dylan Larkin, Mason McTavish, Robert Thomas and Vincent Trocheck would not work out in Montreal.

#8. No more bloated contracts and underperforming players in Montreal.

#9. Montreal has 7 centers on their NHL roster right now!

#10. Montreal has 13 legit center to fill 4 spots.

#11. Try Fillip Mesar at center before making a no-win trade that destroys and haunts the club for another decade plus.

#12. That doesn’t even include Michael Hage, L.J. Mooney, Ben Merill and Logan Sawyer who have college commitments.

#13. Montreal has 13 ligament center options right now.

#14. Hasn’t Alex Newhook earned the opportunity to be the clubs 2nd line center after the playoffs he just had?

#15. Jeff Gorton Kent Hughes and the scouting department have done amazing job at drafting prospects.

#16. Montreal should grab Ryan Suzuki.

#17. Martin St. Louis would love Ryan Suzuki.

#18. Ryan Suzuki would be a far greater addition in Montreal’s than any of the other got-to-have options would be by far.

#19. Alexis Lafreniere is not a player Montreal needs.

#20. What would Florian Xhekaj look like on a line with Nick Suzkuki and Cole Caufield?

#21. How much more space and time and protection would Nick Suzuki and Cole Caufield have with Florian Xhekaj on their line?

#22. Why does Montreal suddenly have a need for a second line left winger according to many?

#23. Oliver Kapanen, anyone?

#24. The Toronto Maple Leaf’s sign free agent defenseman Darren Raddysh to an 8-year contract?

#25. The Seattle Kraken acquire forward Mackie Samoskevich for the 25th overall pick in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft.

#26. The Florida Panthers acquire Leftwinger Brady Tkachuk from the Ottawa Senators for a pile of draft picks.

#27. What’s Ottawa do with acquired draft capital?

#28. If the Tkachuk brothers play like they did in the 4-nations tournament?

#29. The Seattle Kraken have signed forward Bobbie McMann to a 6-year contract extension at a cost of 5.75 million dollars per season.

#30. Ron Francis departs the Seattle Kraken.

#31. Pascal Vincent joins Seattle, as an assistant coach

#32. How about Detroit trades Dylan Larkin to Anaheim for Mason McTavish straight up. Done. Problems solved.

#33. Boston Bruins to retire number 37.

#34. Rod Brind’Amour, a great player and a top 5 coach.

#35. Rod Brind’Amour should have been amongst the 2026 Hockey Hall of Fame inductees.

#36. New multi-year contracts in Utah and adds Adam Foote added to coaching staff.

Hi fans, episode 216 of the Hockey Free For All Podcast has arrived, the topics include-

#1. So much for the 2025/2026 NHL season.

#2. The Stanley Cup has been claimed by the Carolina Hurricanes.

#3. Really wanted to see NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman have to hand the Stanley Cup to either Las Vegas Golden Knights Owner Bill Foley or Head Coach John Tortarella.

#4. The Las Vegas Golden Knight should call for a no confidence vote to Gary Bettman as Commissioner.

#5 Mario Lemieux, Mark Messier or Wayne Gretzky should be the Commissioner of the NHL.

#6. The Buffalo Sabres and the San Jose Sharks have exchanged mid/late first round draft picks, as each team holds multiple first round picks and a prospect.

#7.  Montreal does not need Dylan Larkin or Mason McTavish unless the Detroit Red Wings or the Anaheim Ducks will except Patrik Laine’s remaining rights for Dylan Larkin, Brendan Gallagher or Samual Montembeau Straight up for Dylan Larkin or Mason McTavish. At most Mike Matheson straight up for Dylin Larkin or Kaiden Guhle for Mason McTavish straight up?

#8. The Red Wings and the Ducks in either or both cases would still end up with the far better player.

#9. I still have no idea what people see in Dylan Larkin or Mason McTavish?

#10. Jeff Gorton, Kent Hughes and Martin St. Louis are doing it right.

#11. The Montreal Canadiens would be haunted for nearly a decade at least.

#12. Untouchable NHL roster players should at a minimum include: Nick Suzuki, Cole Caufield, Juraj Slafkovsky, Ivan Demidov, Alex Newhook, Noah Dobson, Lane Huston, Arber Xhekaj and Jakub Dobes should be non-touchable for any other player in the league.

#13. The list of prospect untouchables should include: Michael Hage, Alexandre Zharovsky, Adam Engstrom, Bryce Pickford, David Reinbacher, Jacob Fowler, Florian Xhekaj, Owen Protz, Owen Beck, L.J. Mooney, Sam Harris, Bogdan Konyushkov, Yevgeni Volokhin and Alexis Cournoyer and this is just the primary group and minimum, there are others that should also be include.

#14. The Nashville Predators add Jamie Langenbrunner as a special assistant to new team President and General Manager Chris MacFarland’s staff.

#15.  John Tortarella out as Head Coach of the Las Vegas Golden Knights.

 #16. The Las Vegas Golden Knight hire Ryan Craig as their next Head Coach.

#17. Is Mike Babcock the right choice in Edmonton?

#18. Connor McDavid just wants to win!

#19. Edmonton has 2-years to win the cup, or Connor McDavid likely moves on.

#20. The L.A. Kings hire Peter Lovilette as their next Head Coach.

#21. Not to be left out, the Toronto Maple Leaf’s have named Jim Hiller as their next head coach.

#22. John Chayka has an immense amount of work to do with the player roster in order for new Head Coach Jim Hiller to be even remotely successful.

Hello Hockey Fan’s, episode 215 of the hockey free for all podcast has arrived. This episode’s topics include-

#1. Nick Suzuki win’s the Frank Silk Trophy as the NHL’s best defensive forward

#2. Cole Caufield wins the Lady Bing Trophy as the NHL’s most gentlemanly player

#3. The Canadiens would regret trading top end prospects Alexandre Zharovsky, Michael Hage, Adam Engstrom, Jacob Fowler or Bryce Pickford and many others.

#4. It would have been a mistake to acquire Michael Knies.

#5. Trading for Mason McTavish would be an enormous mistake by Montreal.

#6. Dylan Larkin is not what Montreal needs.

#7. Why would Montreal want Alexis Lafreniere?

#8. Thankfully, Patrik Laine’s contract is running out very shortly.

#9. The focus needs to remain on Adam Enstrom, Michael Hage, Jacob Fowler, Alexandre Zharovsky, Bryce Pickford, Owen Protz, David Reinbacher, Owen Beck, Florian Xhekaj, Luke Tuch and Tyler Thorp. Don’t forget, doubt or overlook Sam Harris, Bogden Konyushkov, Yevgeni Volokhin, L.J. Mooney, Alexis Cournoyer, Quentin Miller, Sean Farrell, Logan Sawyer or Luke Mittelstadt. None of these players have even arrived in Montreal yet?

#10. Of course, everyone else wants to make trades with Montreal, to get their hands on the best talent pool in the entire league.

#11. It will be sad to see Bredan Gallagher depart Montreal, he has been the modern-day Bob Gainey and Guy Carbonneau and is the definition of the true heart and soul of an NHL Hockey Club.

#12. The Nashville Predators have hired Colorado Avalanche General Manager Chris McFarland as their new President of Hockey Operations and their new General Manager.

#13. The Nashville Predators have hired former L.A. Kings Vice President of Hockey Operations and General Manager Rob Blake as the team’s new Executive Vice President of Hockey Operations.

#14. Look at Mitch Marner now. Leading all players in points in the playoffs, is the odds on to win the Conn Smyth Trophy as the playoff MVP and broke the fastest time to score a hat trick in a playoff games, that was held by Maurice Richard for 69 years. The problem was the organization, the city and the fans, not the player. OPP’s!

#15. So much for the core 4. It’s the unproductive three and the one that got away.

Hello hockey fans Episode 214 of the Hockey Free For All Podcast has arrived and topics this week include-

#1, It took no time at for the diarrhea to start after the Canadiens loss the series with the Hurricanes

#2. No the Canadiens do need a 2nd line center

#3. No the Canadiens do need a or any veteran defenseman

#4. If the Canadiens signa player with 1 or 2 years left in his career who is still playing at a #5. very high level in free agency or it would cost the Canadiens nothing more than?

#6. Montreal Management smartly has their current young stars all locked up. That still leaves Demidov, Dobes, Fowler, Hage, Zharovsky, Pickford, Mooney, Protz, Reinbacher and many others.

#7. It’s very likely Patrik Laine, Samuel Montembeau and Brendan Gallagher done.

#8. Alexandre Carrier and Jayden Struble are the odd men out on the defense.

#9. Montreal has a treasure chest of ready defensive prospects.

#10. Don’t trade Arber or Florian or both Xhekaj’s unless?

#11. Make no mistake Montreal regret trading Arber or Florian or both for at least a decade.

#12. Trading Arber or Florian Xhekaj would go down as the worst trade in at least modern history by Montreal.

#13. Arber Xhekaj is the MVP of the Montreal Canadiens. Don’t trade him or his brother if you ever want to win a Stanley Cup.

#14. Before moving Arber or Florian Xhekaj, there are many others to move first.

#15. The St. Louis Blues have won the Zachery Bolduc for Logan Mailloux trade hands down.

#16. Logan Mailloux at the end of the regular season was firmly establishing himself as their number one right-handed defenseman for the next decade plus.

#17.Montreal’s number one need is Sandpaper, grit and attitude throughout the team. Not a 2nd line center.

#18. Arber Xhekaj is the only NHL roster player in Montreal that has Sandpaper, grit and attitude.

#19. Florian Xhekaj and Owen Protz are the only 2-plyers for sure in the entire organization at any level that offers Sandpaper, grit and attitude and maybe Tyler Thorp and Luke Tuch, but that’s it.

#20. The Montreal Canadiens are where they are at because of Jeff Gorton, Kent Hughes, their scouting department, their player development department, the selection of Martin St. Louis as their Head Coach and the exceptional drafting that the organization has does in repeated drafts is what has brought them to where they are now.

#21. Montreal needs to pick a defensive style and get Sandpaper, grit and attitude throughout the entire team. That is what Montreal needs.

#22. It would be hilarious to watch Gary Bettmen have to present the Stanley Cup Las Vegas Head Coach John Tortarella or to the team’s Owner Bill Folley.

Hello hockey fans, episode 213 of the Hockey Free For All Podcast has arrived for you enjoyment. This episode’s topics include-

#1. Montreal’s rebuild is its final stages.

#2. Tampa or Buffalo was not Montreal’s biggest challenge. The Carolina Hurricanes are the real Challenge.

#3. Prospects Alexander Zharovsky and Michael Hage are returning to the KHL and Big-10, so they are now non factors for the 2026/2027 season.

#4.  Are David Reinbacher, Florian Xhekaj, Luke Tuch, Tyler Thorpe, Owen Beck and Sean Farrell ready or not?

#5. The Montreal Canadiens need Florian Xhekaj, Luke Tuch, Tyler Thorpe. The playoffs have proved that.

#6. The Montreal Canadiens do not need to acquire anyone from outside its organization, they have everything they need within it!

#7. The 2025/2026 playoffs have served notice to the Canadiens defense and style.

#8. Adam Engstrom is ready to take a regular roster spot.

#9. Is OHL of the year player right-handed defensive prospect Bryce Pickford ready?

#10. Where does Bogden Konyushkov fit in?

#11. The two issues that need to be answered in Montreal, are defensive style and grit!

#12. What about Yevgeni Volokhin?

#13. Jakub Dobes has been lights out.

#14. With the evolution of Jakub Dober, what change for Jacob Fowlers?

#15. The Las Vegas Golden Knights sweep the Colorado Avalanche in 4 straight!

#19. The Las Vegas Golden Knights have been like no other expansion team in any sports.

#20. It’s been 22 years since John Tortarella went to the Stanley Cup Finals.

#21. What happened to the Colorado avalanche?

#22. How bad is Cale Makar’s injury really?

#23. The Carolina Hurricanes looked out of sync in game 1, but have been in sync in games 2, 3 and 4 to perfection.

#24. If Caolina does eliminate Montreal, I really want to see Las Vegas win the Cup.

#25. Does anyone else want to see NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman have to present the Stanley Cup to H.C. John Tortarella or to Owner Bill Foley as badly as I do? That’s Karma in its truest sense.

#25. If Las Vegas wins the cup, it be like watching a replay of the Patriots coming back against Atlanta.

 #25. Las Vegas Golden Knights Owner Bill Folley should call for a no confidence vote.

#26. Bill Folley should take the NHL to court, in the same manner that Al Davis took the NFL to court. The penalties levied by the NHL against the Las Vegas Golden Knights were unjustified, excessive, an overreach of power and an abuse of power.

#27. Don’t agree, a quote from A.I./Google. League commissioners in professional sports are employees of the team owners, hired to act as the chief executives of the league. The commissioner serves at the pleasure of the owners and is tasked with executing their shared business interests, meaning the ultimate power rests with the ownership.

Hello hockey fans out there, episode 212 of the Hockey Free For All Podcast has arrived to get you caught up on the NHL playoff as well as all other types of activity going on in the NHL

#1. The NHL has clearly overreached with the Las Vegas Golden Knights.

#2. The NHL clearly gone too far with the amount of fine they handed down to Las Vegas Golden Knights Head Coach John Tortarella. Excessive is an understatement!

#3. I have absolutely no issue of any kind with what John Totrtarella did at all in any way.

#4. The fine to John Tortarella was out of line and excessive by itself, but the additional taking of a 2nd round 2026 draft selection from the Las Vegas Golden Knights should result in the calling for Commissioner Gary Bettman’s resignation.

#5. The NHL owners led by the owner of the Las Vegas Golden Knights Bill Foley should call for a no confidence vote, to remove and replace Commissioner Gary Bettman’s.

#7. It’s apparently been clearly forgotten in all leagues, not just the NHL that League personnel inclusive of all executive management and the commissioner, all work for the owners, Club Owners do not work for the leagues are its commissioners.

#8. Owners vote for and elect commissioners and they are there to serve at the pleasure of the Owners and clubs, not the other way around.

#9. The Fine and the additional taking of a 2nd round draft pick of the 2026 entry draft from the Las Vegas Golden Knights, screams for a response from the Las Vegas Golden Knights “ala Al Davis, The Owner of the Oakland Raiders at the time, did to the NFL, reminding both the NFL of its limits and its commissioner at the time, Pete Rozelle of his limits as league commissioner, which was promptly understood after the lawsuit filed against the NFL was ruled in favor of then, Oakland Raiders Owner, Al Davis.  That would be a proper response by the Las Vegas Golden Knights in this case.

#10. Can anyone explain in today’s world why a designated area set up away from the locker rooms for questions, discussions or any other purpose has not been mandated across all sports?

#11. The Montreal Canadiens are up 1 game to none against the Carolina Hurricanes? Montreal has had Carolina’s number all season long, can they knock them out in the playoffs and reach the Stanley Cup Finals?

#12. The Las Vegas Golden Knights are now up 2 games to none against the Colorado Avalanche.

#13. Could it be a Las Vegas/Montreal Stanley Cup Final?

#14. How bad is Cale Makars injury?

Hello Hockey Fans, episode 211 of the Hockey Free For All Podcast has arrived and this weeks topics include-

#1. The house cleaning in Toronto continues.

#2. Would Bruce Cassidy really be interested in the Toronto Maple Leaf’s?

#3. Is Edmonton really a destination desire of Bruce Cassidy’s, not unless McDavid’s camp does one heck of sales job.

#4. The L.A. Kings are the perfect destination for Bruce Cassidy.

#5. If the primary goal of Keith Pelley was to put his stamp on the Toronto Maple Leaf’s, goal achieved.

#6. If this round of Changes in Toronto fails to produce a Stanley Cup within 2 years, Keith Pelley and all who are connected with him, have to be out.

#7. Don’t be even remotely surprised if Austin Matthews determines he wants out of Toronto.

#8. Toronto can’t let Matthews walk away for nothing, like they did with Mitch Marner.

#9. If Toronto were to trade Austin Matthews, they would want?

#10. The L.A. Kings are the perfect destination for Austin Matthews, Why?

#11. The trade to L.A. works out exceptionally well for both the Toronto Maple Leaf’s, and Austin Matthews.

#12. If Toronto really wants to dynamically shift their organization, and put everything that was in the rearview mirror quickly, then what about?

#13. The Toronto Maple Leaf’s change everything at the draft with this pick.

#14. Perhaps the Toronto Maple Leaf’s switch places with the San Jose Shark’s?

#15. It’s an immediate organization reset on the fly.

#16. It’s rumored that Kris Knoblauch is an analytics kind of guy. If that’s true, G.M. John Chayka and Leaf’s CEO Keith Pelley will be all over him.

#17.  Kris Knoblauch fits Toronto to a tee.

#18.  Kitchener Ranger Head Coach Jussi Ahokas is the outside the box choice for Toronto.

#19. The Laval Rockets out, Montreal calls up Adam Engstrom, Owen Back, Florian Xhekaj and David Reinbacher to gain NHL playoff expectation experience. Unlikely, they see any actual ice time

#20. Although David Reinbacher has played well when healthy this year, his injuries must be extremely concerning to management.

#21. Is Arber Xhekaj’s size the problem the NHL has with him?

#22. Jakub Dobes is playing lights out hockey. 4th in the Calder Trophy voting behind three players who were drafted 1st, 3rd and 5th overall in their drafts respectively. Not bad for a guy drafted in the 5th round of the 2020draft with 136th selection.

#23. Kris Knoblauch was not the problem in Edmonton! Fire the right people next time.

#24. The Carolina Hurricane are just plain scary.

#25. The Colorado Avalanche are in their own element and just toying with their oppositions.

#26. The Sedin brothers in as new Co-Presidents, Ryan Johnson in as new G.M. in Vancouver. Now finish it with hiring either Kris Knoblauch or Manny Maholtra as the next Head Coach.

Hey, Coming to you slightly early this week is episode 210 of the Hockey Free For All Podcast. Check out these topics.

#1. It’s been truly refreshing to finally see positive feedback on a consistent basis about goaltender Jakub Dobes

#2. Jacob Fowler has serious competition now to be the Montreal Canadiens number one goaltender of the future.

#3. Hopefully, the Montreal Canadiens are planning on retaining and signing interim goaltending coach Marco Marciano to a long-term contract.

#4.  Marco Marciano has made and had a tremendous impact since arriving in Montreal.

#5. Marco Marciano has had a significant influence on and has been an advantage for Jakub Dobes.

#6. Brendan Gallaghers is the definition of what a heart and soul player is all about and supposed to be.

#7. Josh Anderson has been outstanding.

#8. Josh Anderson has been a tremendous influence on Juraj Slafkovsky and he is learning from Josh Anderson.

#9. The Carolina Hurricanes look like the team to beat in the East.

#10. Now that Buffalo and Montreal face-off. Expect the series to go to 7 games.

#11. In the Western Conference, the Colorado Avalanche look unbeatable.

#12. Colorado crushed the L.A. Kings in round 1 in 4 straight games.

#13. The Colorado Avalanche are now crushing the Minnesota Wild in round 2 with 9 to 6 and 5 to 2 in the first and second games of this series.

#14. SURPRISE! The Ducks and Golden Knights get to face-off. This will be fun.

#15. No one can even remotely figure out what the Toronto Maple Leaf’s are doing.

#16. Mats Sudin joins the Toronto Maple Leaf’s as their new Senior Executive Advisor.

#17. Absolutely, no one in the hockey world can figure out the hiring of John Chayka as  General Manager in Toronto.

#18. Mats Sundin joins a long and accomplished list of exceptional player talent that has risen to executive management role after their playing careers have concluded.

#19. You have to take a listen to the Leaf’s press conference announcing these hiring, and here what Media member, Steve Simpson had to say about it.  In a word, WOW!

#20. Apparently, the issues with John Chayka go far deeper league wide than just within the former Arizona Coyote’s organization/franchise.

#21. There is no way that these moves have improved the odds of, or have they even remotely enhanced that chances of team Captain Austin Matthews staying around long-term in Toronto.

#22. Is Craig Berube coming back?

#23. The Leaf’s somehow won the draft lottery.

#24. Does winning the draft lottery influence Austin Matthews decision to stay or go in any way?

#25. Changes in Toronto result in a Stanley Cup within 2-years or there are likely a lot more changes coming in Toronto.

#26. Victor Hedman was dealing with Mental Health Issues.  

Hello Hockey Fan’s Episode 209 of the Hockey Free For All podcasts is here for you to listen to and enjoy.

#1. Is Dach done in Montreal? The 2025/2026 playoffs will determine that.

#2. Who is the solution as the opposite winger to Cole Caufield on Nick Suzuki’s line, Kirby Dach or Alex Newhook?

#3. Who is the solution at center on the 2nd line to feed and distribute pucks to wingers Ivan Demidov and Jaruj Slafkosky? Is it Alex Newhook or Kirby Dach.

#4. Does Alex Newhooks speed and hand skills make more sense on Nick Suzuki’s line or does Kirby Dach’s size and previous chemistry make more sense?

#5. Is Alex Newhook’s speed more valuable in between wingers Juraj Slafkovsky and Ivan Demidov or is Kirby Dach’s size and previous chemistry with Juraj Slakovsky more valuable on the 2nd line?

#6. Oliver Kapanen needs to take a seat and watch the playoffs and learn. Great regular season, not having a good playoffs at all.

#7. Where does Zack Bolduc fit into Montreal’s lineup. He has not found his role or spot on the team at all.

#8. Zack Boldus play has simplified the contract process for the Montreal Canadiens as his current contract concludes at the end of the 2025/2026 season. Bolduc’s play has significantly lowered any contract demands that he or his agent can make.

#9. Does Montreal let Zack Bolduc test the market this summer?

#10. The roles and futures of Zack Bolduc, Kirby Dach and Oliver Kapanen have changed with the decisions of Michael Hage and Alexander Zharovsky.

#11. Is Juraj Slafkovsky hurt?

#12. The bottom 6 offensive spots are even more interesting than the top 6 offensive spots are.

#13.  Florian Xhekaj and Sam Harris are serious 3rd line considerations in 2026/2027.

#14. Montreal’s defense looks really good.

#15. Mike Matheson needs rest.

#16. Noah Dobson should only return when he absolutely ready and can play his game, not a version of it.

#17. Adam Engstrom should be inserted into the lineup, or everyone needs their minutes adjusted and balanced better.

#18. It would be great to see Nick Suzuki win the Fank Silk Trophy this year.

#19. It would be great to see Cole Caufield the Lady Bing Trophy this year.

#20. Montreal now leads Tampa 3 games to 2 in their series.

#21. Philadelphia takes out Pittsburgh in 6 games by taking their series 4 games to 2.

#22. Carolina took out Ottawa in 4 straight games to win their series.

#23. Buffalo now leads Boston 3 games to 2 in their series.

#24. Minnesota now leads Dallas 3 games to 2 in their series.

#25. Anaheim now leads Edmonton 3 games to 2 in their series.

#26. Las Vegas now leads Utah 3 games to 2 in their series.

#27. Colorado sweeps L.A. in 4 straight games.

Hello Hockey Fans, Episode 208 of the Hockey Free For All Podcast has arrived and there is so much to discuss.

#1. The Flyers and Penguins could very well be a blow out in 4 straight games.

#2. Are the Flyers really that good?

#3. Are the Penguins showing their age?

#4. Is Sidney Crosby hurt?

#5. Are the Penguin just out of gas after a regular season that few expected them to have?

#6. Rick Tocchet has done an amazing job!

#7. Poter Matrone has establish himself as the man, Not Matvie Mitchkov.

#8. The Carolina Hurricanes and the Ottawa Senators series is also looking like a 4-game sweep by the Hurricanes

#9. Carolina owns Ottawa.

#10. The Carolina Hurricanes have been built in the mold of Head Coach Rod Brind’Amour and the exact style he played as a player.

#11. Brady Tkachuk wants to set the tone. I get it, Brady Tkachuk wants to be the man, the big man on campus so to speak. Brady Tkachuk wants the game to go through him and around him and be the influential player on the team.

#12. Brady Tkachuk is costing his team this series.

#13. Brady Tkachuk needs to patten his captaincy after Patrice Bergeron.

 #14. The Montreal/Tampa series is the most evenly matched and most competitive series in round one of the NHL playoffs by far.

#15. Montreal needs to play better 5 on 5 hockey.

#16. Juraj Slafkovsky was outstanding in game one.

#17. Kirby Dach cost Montreal game 2.

#18. Oliver Kapanen is a ghost

#19 Replace Kirby Dach with Joe Veleno

#20 Replace Oliver Kapanen with Florian Xhekaj.

#21. It would be if Zachary Bolduc can rediscover his game.

#22. The Buffalo Sabres in 6 would not be a surprise at all.

#23. The Toronto Maple Leaf’s and the Vancouver Canucks should be calling Kevyn Adams. to be their next General Manager.

#24 The Colorado Avalanche Verses L.A. Kings, is a one-sided series that Colorado should win in 4 straight with no problem.

#25. The Edmonton/Anaheim series is more evenly than the majority thought.

#26. Anaheim has figured out Connor McDavid

#27. Edmonton Leon Draisaaitl more than ever.

#28. Seems as though many have forgotten how good Head Coach Joel Quinville is.

#29. The Dallas Stars and the Minnesota Wild are identical teams in every way except goaltending and that will be the difference in this series.

#30 Compare the top 5 of the Dallas Stars and the Minnesota and so how even they really are.

#31. The Utah/Las Vegas is nearly identical to the Dallas/Minnesota series. The team are very evenly matched up and down the lineup. Again, look at the top of each team.

That wraps up episode 208 of the Hockey Free For All podcast. Have a fantastic weekend and thank you for listening.