Jeff and Greg kick off this week talking team mascots, why the Rangers don’t have one and if we'll see some fireworks between the Devils and Rangers tonight. Next, the pair look at what’s gone on with New Jersey this season and the similarities between the Devils and Sabres. To wrap up, Jeff and Greg chat about Connor McDavid approaching the century mark for assists and being witness to one of the best seasons we’ve seen from a playmaking perspective.

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MvsW: Mascots? Yes, Mascots!

Sportsnet insider Jeff Marek goes around the league in Sportsnet 590 The FAN’s national NHL show, airing live across the country daily from 12pm-2pm ET. Opinion, news and analysis featuring daily segments from insider Elliotte Friedman.

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Jeff chats with Corey Masisak of the Denver Post about how Justus Annunen’s illness changed the series with Winnipeg, Cale Makar's case as the best defenseman in the league without winning the Norris Trophy and how impressive both Artturi Lehkonen and Valeri Nichushkin were in the first round. Later on, Producer Matt talks about Jeff’s bookshelf, Connor Hellebuyck’s season ending comments about his performance in round 1 and his ridiculous superstitions for Leaf playoff games (17:23).

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The Freight Train Avalanche + Connor Hellebuyck Speaks

Jeff and Greg start out by discussing Auston Matthews missing a second straight game, Toronto’s inability to play well at home and if we might see a Game 7 in Boston. Next, they try and figure out what Pierre-Luc Dubois is, how Quinton Byfield has overtaken Dubois as the heir apparent to Anže Kopitar and the future of Rob Blake. To finish up, Jeff and Greg weigh in on how players are starting to evolve and why the Dallas-Vegas series should probably be over already.  

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MvsW: Who is Pierre-Luc Dubois?

Jeff and Elliotte open the show discussing Auston Matthews missing another elimination game, the criticism of Jim Montgomery and the opportunity for Leaf players to step up in Matthews’ absence. Next, they look at the potential for Rod Brind’Amour to leave Carolina, the Pierre-Luc Dubois conundrum and what’s next for the Kings. To wrap, they chat about the Dallas-Vegas series and how the lineup changes could indicate some concern for the Golden Knights.

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The Latest with Elliotte Friedman: No Matthews Again for the Leafs

Fill-in host Matt Marchese is joined by NHL Network Radio’s Jonathan Davis who shares some takeaways from last night’s dramatic slate of games and previews Wednesday’s action. Stars studio host Brien Rea tees up Game 5 between Dallas and Vegas, the Knights’ decision to start Adin Hill over Logan Thompson, Wyatt Johnston’s playoff breakout and the story of the series thus far (31:45). Later, Scott Laughlin of NHL Network Radio stops by to discuss the Canucks' concerns after dropping Game 5, along what's ahead for the Islanders this summer (50:05). Finally, Sean Reynolds gives a full breakdown of what went wrong for the Jets as they fall to the Avalanche in five games (01:21:28).

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First Round Fanfare + What's Next for the Isles and Jets?

Jeff chats with Kate Shefte of the Seattle Times about the Kraken moving on from Dave Hakstol, if the new opening is Dan Bylsma’s to lose and if this could be a summer of big moves for Seattle. Next up, Jeff and Producer Matt battle it out on goaltender interference and Jon Cooper’s post-game comments, before discussing the career of T.J. Oshie (18:52). Later on, NHL analyst Colby Armstrong talks about having fun on the NHL on TNT panel, which series has been his favourite and the Panthers taking over as the top dog in the state of Florida (49:40). 

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MvsW: Mascots? Yes, Mascots!

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