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

Emily is in Canada, patiently waiting to be cleared for the Edmonton Bubble! We provide an update on the Conference Finals action so far (6:02). Former NHL Head Coach and Current NHL Network Analyst Bruce Boudreau talks about the difficulty of coaching in the Bubble format, as well as what the future holds for him, coaching-wise (11:12). We take a spin around the Goalie Carousel, and then talk player chirps with Thomas Drance of The Athletic (35:28). Plus, Reader Mail, Phil Kessel Loves Hot Dogs, and more!

Emily is in Edmonton! We try to figure out if this makes her an "International NHL Reporter" now. Chief Content Officer at the NHL, Steve Mayer, talks about the logistics behind the 'NHL Bubble.' He previews the very popular "Quest for the Stanley Cup" (16:20). Greg & Emily then discuss concerns regarding next season, for the NHL (39:34), and answer some listener questions during Reader Mail (39:40). Plus, this week we go to Boston for Phil Kessel Loves Hot Dogs (51:28).

Greg is still mad at the refs, so we start off there. We then transition to the ‘photoshop’ seen around the twitter world, as Greg & Emily react to Agent Allan Walsh’s unconventional defense of Vegas goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury (7:30). Former NHL Player and current Sportsnet 590 NHL Analyst Anthony Stewart talks about the entertaining Western conference series between Vegas and Vancouver (18:15). CBS Sports Writer, and GIF-MAN Pete Blackburn, talks about his GIF-game, and tries his best to explain why Tuukka Rask has never been fully embraced in Boston (39:44). .

Greg & Emily begin today’s podcast talking about Tampa Bay's series win over the Blue Jackets, and then hand out their Quarterfinal Superlatives. Jonathan Marchessault talks about his Golden Knights advancing to the second round over Chicago, & life in the Edmonton Bubble. He talks about the many concerns that players have about their families potentially joining the team in the Bubble (12:11). ESPN NFL Analyst Damien Woody talks about how he became an Islanders fan, and what type of hockey player he would have been (32:11).

Greg & Emily react to an instant-classic between the Lightning and Blue Jackets, which ended in the 5TH Overtime period last night (3:17). Rangers President John Davidson talks about the elation that his organization felt when they landed the first overall selection in the draft. He also talks about the future of Goaltender Henrik Lundqvist (11:46). Star-Tribune Wild Reporter Sarah McLellan reports from the Edmonton Bubble, and explains why this could be a busy off-season in Minnesota, following a qualifier round exit (36:41).

Emily & Greg react to the first few days of Qualifying round action. Ben Bishop of the Dallas Stars talks about the uniqueness of the Round Robin (13:46). He also discusses the player protests that took place before the game against Vegas. Isaac Bogoch, NHLPA Medical Advisor, explains the safety measures being taken in Edmonton and Toronto, and why the bubble concept has been successful so far (31:51).

Greg & Emily react to the first NHL action since mid-March. Did we like the Bubble setup, inside and outside of the arenas (3:20)? ESPN NHL Analyst Barry Melrose gives his Stanley Cup predictions. Plus, could Barry actually trade the suit in for some more summer-appropriate attire? (12:56). We then preview the Eastern Conference (29:27) and Western Conference Playoff match-ups (44:39).

'Release the Kaplan!'  Emily delivers the backstory behind the newly-named Seattle Kraken, a process that took nearly 2 years (4:30). Former NHL Player & Stanley Cup Champion Chris Pronger stops by to explain why he would play in the Bubble, and what's next for him in the business world (15:00). NY Ranger C Ryan Strome catches up with Greg, to talk about how he is preparing for bubble life (36:04).

The CBA is done! Greg and Emily react to some of the exciting changes included in the new deal. Nashville Predators Head Coach John Hynes talks about camp so far, and shares his outlook on the bubble format (15:04). For the first time in a while, we break down the potential rosters of Team Canada & Team USA. After some Reader Mail, Bob Stauffer of 630 CHED & 'Oilers Now,' sells Edmonton to the American audience (40:00). During Puck Headlines, Emily explains why "the Russians are Coming."

When did Gary Bettman become the people’s Commissioner? 2020 continues to baffle us. Emily & Greg shift their attention to Phase 3 and 4 of the NHL’s return-to-play plan (2:45). Wild GM Bill Guerin gives us the executive perspective of Hockey’s potential restart (15:01). Then, we focus on the CBA: Will the NHL return to the Olympics (26:57)? Rick Westhead of TSN then updates us on the CHL Hazing scandal (32:37).