The Hockey News Big Show is here to break down the Stanley Cup final and look at some big topics around the NHL and beyond.

Here’s what Katie Gaus, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discussed in this episode:

0:37: Ryan was at Game 3 of the Cup final and breaks down how things unfolded after the game.

3:01: Was this Edmonton's worst game of the series so far? 

4:22: Has the Oilers’ depth disappeared?

5:55: Connor McDavid said post-game he thinks their best has yet to come in the Cup final. Do you agree?

6:15: Was it a gutless move to have the Panthers’ top line out for the power play near the end as the game got chippy?

7:29: There were 140 combined penalty minutes in Game 3. Are we seeing too many calls? 

10:18: After many guys were tossed from the game throughout the final frame, rate the hate between these two teams.

14:12: What’s the concern level about Stuart Skinner’s performance? Who starts Game 4?

16:08: Who is more likely to be on Florida next year: Sam Bennett or Brad Marchand?

21:15: Max Pacioretty is leaning toward returning to the Toronto Maple Leafs, according to The Athletic. What's the best use of him in the lineup?

23:51: NHL commissioner Gary Bettman calls Paul Bissonnette's concern about Florida's lack of state tax "ridiculous." Agree or disagree?

29:02: T.J. Oshie announced his retirement on Monday. Could he be a U.S. Hockey Hall of Famer?

30:39: NCAA colleges will soon be able to pay student athletes directly after settling three lawsuits. How will this affect Div. I hockey? Should the CHL do more to compensate players?

36:25: How could the CHL benefit from some of its players heading to the NCAA?

38:26: DJ Khaled was part of the Panthers’ pre-game hype. Name another celebrity you want to see involved in the final.

40:09: Who’s the most surprising player in the Cup final so far?

41:23: Who is the bigger "rat" between  Brad Marchand and Corey Perry?

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