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Jeff and Greg react to the Capitals getting into the playoffs and if history could repeat itself in a series between the Capitals and Rangers. Next, they discuss how Detroit fell short of the playoffs, where things stand with the “Yzerplan” and the Sabres’ coaching situation. To finish, Jeff and Greg look at why Buffalo “should” take a step forward next year and what could be an emotional night for the Coyotes and their fan base.

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Jeff and Elliotte look back on a questionable icing call in the Red Wings-Canadiens game during a great night of hockey all around. Next, they look at the travel for the Eastern Conference first round, Toronto pushing to get Auston Matthews goal 70 and if the Leafs were distracted by it. To wrap up, Jeff and Elliotte discuss the idea of changes in Detroit, some names linked to the vacant Sabres coaching position and the final game for the Arizona Coyotes.

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Jeff chats with Kings analyst Daryl Evans about how L.A. matches up with their two potential playoff opponents, Quinton Byfield’s game heading into the playoffs and Jim Hiller providing a different voice for the team. Producer Matt joins Jeff to look at the potential for an early goalie pull for the Flyers in a big game with the Capitals, which coaching vacancy is the most intriguing and clinching scenarios in the Eastern Conference (16:00). Later on, Mike Augello of The Hockey News gives his take on the firing of Don Granato, the team's inability to add during this past off-season and who might be the next captain of the Sabres (47:33).

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Jeff and Elliotte react to the news of the Sabres dismissing Don Granato of his head coaching duties, if Kevyn Adams is going to go with another first time head coach and where 100 assists in a season ranks among greatest feats in the sport. Next, they talk about how individual skills coaches have changed the game, Lucas Raymond’s impressive run and the Islanders getting into the playoffs.

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Jeff chats with Dallas Star General Manager Jim Nill about the expectations for his club coming into this season, how Pete DeBoer rotates his lines, and scouting Wyatt Johnston. Next up, Olympic and World Champion Gold Medalist Erin Ambrose looks back on another World Championship after defeating the United States, how Marie-Philip Poulin took the game over and how physical the tournament was compared to PWHL games (18:22). Later on, Jesse Granger of The Athletic weighs in on the timeline for Alex Pietrangelo’s return, what made Noah Hanifin want to stay in Vegas and how the Golden Knights operate with their salary cap in-season (50:22).

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Jeff and Elliotte look at the potential aftermath from Alex Meruelo’s sale of the Coyotes, if the sale could be wrapped up in the coming week and how aggressive Ryan Smith will be this coming off-season. Next, they discuss why the NHL would want Smith as an owner, Auston Matthews’ pursuit of 70 goals and how complicated the Hart Trophy race gets if he accomplishes the feat.  

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Jeff chats with college hockey insider Mike McMahon about Montreal draft pick Jacob Fowler’s play this season, the future of both Boston University and Michigan and the potential agreement between the NCAA and CHL. Later on, former NHL defenceman and author of “Thundermouth: Memoirs of a Broad Street Bully", Joe Watson talks about his relationship with his younger brother, the start of the "Broad Street Bullies" and playing for Fred Shero (17:15). Producer Matt wraps up the week with a look back on Joel Quenneville’s appearance on the Cam & Strick Podcast (51:17).

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Jeff and Elliotte kick off Friday's show reacting to a faceoff play by the Penguins in overtime, before discussing if the temperature is hotter in Pittsburgh or Detroit and the Islanders continuing their winning streak. They finish up by talking about if Auston Matthews will play the remaining games, the turmoil in Arizona and memories of the "Broad Street Bullies".

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Jeff and Producer Matt react to Elliotte Friedman’s appearance on the PHNX Coyotes Podcast and look back on a chat with prospective NHL owner, Ryan Smith. Former NHLer Thomas Hickey chats about the Islanders’ recent run of success, how Mathew Barzal and Bo Horvat have grown playing together and what he’s learned about Patrick Roy (31:50). Next up, Gordon Monson of the Salt Lake Tribune looks at the viability of an NHL franchise in Salt Lake City, how Ryan Smith is viewed in the market and the potential for the growth of hockey at the youth level in the community (50:10). Later on, Anton Thun of Quartexx Management offers an agent’s perspective on the Coyotes potentially moving to Salt Lake City, his experience with a player on a team that was relocating and Coyotes' long-term outlook (01:03:51). The Athletic's Charlie O’Connor wraps up today's show discussing Philadelphia's attempt to stop the bleeding, if the Sean Couturier's scratching has negatively affected the team and the John Tortorella effect (01:23:04).

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Jeff and Producer Matt react to Peter Laviolette’s comments about the collision between Mika Zibanejad and Adam Pelech, Patrick Roy’s retort and John Tortorella’s measured post-game approach. Later on, Nashville Predators Head Coach Andrew Brunette talks about clinching a playoff spot, his relationship with Barry Trotz and what it’s like to coach Roman Josi (17:37).  

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