In the first hour of tonight’s show, Matt Pauley features audio from St. Louis Blues interim coach Drew Bannister who spoke after today’s morning skate on his return to Tampa Bay as his squad takes on the Lightning. Matt also previews the annual Braggin’ Rights game, the yearly basketball game between Mizzou and Illini at Enterprise Center. Matt is joined by both sides of the aisle to get the scoop: Drew King, Mizzou basketball writer for PowerMizzou.com joins the show to discuss the Tigers’ game plan; and Brian Barnhart, University of Illinois basketball and football play-by-play announcer, joins to provide insight from the Fighting Illini side.

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