In the Crease - The ESPN NHL Podcast with Linda Cohn & Emily Kaplan

After an NHL head coach got fired, an unexpected outpouring began - with players speaking out on alleged psychological and physical abuses, and also racist remarks from coaches. Given all that's been aired, what's next for the league? ESPN hockey writer Emily Kaplan joins Mina Kimes to break down the culture around the allegations, and what it all means for a sport trying to grow its fan base.

Greg & Emily react to Bill Peters' resignation in Calgary (4:05), and the players who shined a light on coaching abuse and hazing. Anthony Stewart shares his NHL experience.

NHL hockey is notorious for gnarly fights on the ice. But we're seeing those brawls less and less. ESPN NHL insider Greg Wyshynski joins Mina Kimes to tell you why fewer players are dropping the gloves, how the game itself is moving toward a different style of play, and what that means for the future of the sport.

We weigh in on the struggling Maple Leafs (4:07). Former NHL Defenseman Dan Girardi talks podcasting (13:27). Greg is baffled by Garnet Hathaway's 3 game suspension (29:06).

Greg & Emily talk to "Down Goes Brown" (3:55) & Barry Melrose 21:46), to discuss Sportsnet's firing of Hockey Legend Don Cherry. Ed Belfour talks spirits & goaltending (37:20)

Pucks to the mouth. Teeth flying to the ice. Hockey players aren't known for their perfect smiles. But have you ever wondered who exactly comes to the rescue mid-game, after a player takes a slapshot to the teeth, and gets them back on the ice? Enter the world of NHL dentists - the brave heroes who put hockey players' notorious grins back together. ESPN writer Dave Fleming takes Mina Kimes on a gory, grueling journey of mouth molds, chiclets, emergency surgery, and more tales of dental hockey horror.

ESPN NHL Prospects Insider Chris Peters fills in for Greg! We look at rookie play so far this year (3:04) and talk about the red-hot Islanders with MSG's Brendan Burke (15:30)

Happy Halloween! Roman Josi has a new contract in Nashville (3:30). Greg & Emily take a look at early season awards leaders (10:10). Plus, Hockey Legend Teemu Selanne (29:55)!

Contender concerns (10:19)? Bruins Head Coach Bruce Cassidy talks about the 2019 playoff run (17:30). Plus, how has equipment technology effected the game's evolution (33:00)?

We start by looking at struggling teams, like the Dallas Stars (10:12). Mika Zibanejad of the Rangers talks about his hot start (18:12). Plus, Goalie Superlatives (31:00).