Jeff and Producer Matt look at the Blackhawks winning the draft lottery, the Connor Bedard effect on ticket sales and how the Hawks may approach free agency. Shayna Goldman reacts to the Gabriel Landeskog injury news, the up-and-down nature of the Edmonton-Vegas series and how Seattle is challenging what most think makes teams successful (12:05). Mark Lazerus looks at what the addition of Bedard means to Chicago, what Kyle Davidson’s off-season might look like and if Patrick Kane could end up back in the organization (33:23). Jason Bukala discusses how quickly the Blackhawks may turn things around with Connor Bedard in the fold, why Adam Fantilli might be the first pick in other years and how high Leo Carlsson can go in the draft (50:30).

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Jeff and Elliotte start with their mixed emotions with the Blackhawks winning the lottery, Kyle Davidson playing things close to the vest and not announcing that Connor Bedard was going to be the pick. Next, they discuss Gabriel Landeskog’s injury, how it affects the Avalanche’s off-season plans and Bowen Byram’s next deal (12:45). To finish up, Jeff and Elliotte look back on Vegas’ big win over Edmonton, Jack Eichel’s performance in Game Three and what to expect in Game Four between the Devils and Hurricanes (17:37). 

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Jeff chats with Jody Shelley about his time with the Halifax Mooseheads before discussing being between the benches for Edmonton-Vegas Game Two and Leon Draisaitl’s greatness. Dallas Eakins weighs in on what the Leafs’ mindset should be heading into Game Four, what changes Sheldon Keefe might make and why Florida has had so much success against Toronto. Ken Daneyko talks about the increase in high point shots, what went differently for New Jersey in Game Three and why Jack Hughes is the most electric player in the franchise’s history. 

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Jeff and Elliotte wonder if the heat is right back on Kyle Dubas despite Toronto’s first round victory, the struggles for the team’s best players and what move Sheldon Keefe might be contemplating for Game Four. Next, they chat about the Draft Lottery, if some teams have waited until the results are found to hire a new coach and Evan Bouchard’s emergence in the playoffs. In closing, Jeff and Elliotte talk about Seattle’s lopsided victory over Dallas, the loss of Miro Heiskanen for the Stars in that game and who has been impressive for the Kraken. 

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Jeff is joined by Jamie Storr, President of the Oakville Blades, to talk about the his Junior A team being named the host of the Centennial Cup, the financial effect of hosting the event, and if the BCHL’s decision to move on from Hockey Canada affects the Ontario Junior Hockey League. Later on, Kevin Woodley of InGoal Magazine weighs in on how goalies should defend a play like Leon Draisaitl’s goal in Game 1, Jake Oettinger’s play in the playoffs, and where the Leafs should be shooting on Sergei Bobrovsky (16:52).

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Jeff Marek is joined by Dallas Stars Chairman Jim Lites who tells the story about how he got Petr Klima to Detroit through Germany, how his first meeting with Klima was in the woods, and how they managed to get his girlfriend out of the former Czechoslovakia.

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Jeff and Elliotte react to the Canadian World Championship roster that was released, Milan Lucic getting the call and established players turning down the opportunity to play. The guys then discuss Sergei Bobrovsky’s dominance against the Leafs, before having a conversation about the officiating in that series (13:28). Finishing up, Jeff and Elliotte look at Dallas’ win over Seattle, the break in the schedule for certain teams and who benefits the most (24:48).

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Jeff and Producer Matt look back on the life of Petr Klima before discussing the remaining series after one game and Leon Draisaitl’s ability to score from behind the net. Harnarayan Singh weighs in on a 7th straight series opening loss for the Oilers, Edmonton’s mistakes and some added pressure on Vincent Desharnais (34:19). Steve Goldstein chats about Sergei Bobrovsky’s season, the Panthers being tougher to play against and appreciation for Matthew Tkachuk (51:14). 

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Jeff and Elliotte reminisce about Petr Klima, the effects of defecting from Czechoslovakia and his immense skill (0:33). Next, they react to the Oilers’ loss to the Golden Knights, Leon Draisaitl’s incredible behind the goal-line goal and players scoring from different positions (7:50). To finish up, they look back on New Jersey’s lacklustre performance against Carolina, Toronto’s constant line juggling and Florida playing with house money (20:30). 

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Jeff and Producer Matt look at Joe Pavelski’s four-goal performance, Seattle’s depth scoring causing problems, and if players who don’t wear visors should be able to have double minor high-sticking penalties called on them. Play-by-play voice John Bartlett reminisces about his interactions with Paul Maurice, if the Stars would consider moving Pavelski back to the top line, and the amount of embellishment across the league (34:14). Producer Matt jumps back on to pay homage to the creator of the Hartford Whalers logo (50:04).

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