Host Brenden Escott takes a tour around the NHL playoff landscape and the league’s biggest storylines in a jam-packed hockey conversation with the big boss over at SiriusXM NHL Network Radio, Peter Berce.

The episode opens in Edmonton, where frustration continues to build after Evan Bouchard was left off the Norris Trophy finalist list despite another elite offensive season from the blue line. Was this simply a stacked year for candidates, or does Bouchard still face hurdles in how his overall game is perceived league-wide?

The discussion then shifts to the broader state of the Edmonton Oilers and the mounting pressure surrounding a Stanley Cup-or-bust roster. How much scrutiny should be placed on management and coaching, and just how warm are the seats of GM Stan Bowman and head coach Kris Knoblauch as expectations continue to rise in Northern Alberta?

In Toronto, chaos and excitement seem to be colliding at once. The Leafs followed one of the most polarizing press conferences in recent memory — surrounding the hiring of John Chayka and Mats Sundin — by winning the NHL Draft Lottery. The episode explores the public reaction to the moves, the debate now taking place inside Toronto’s draft room and whether the Leafs should prioritize organizational need or simply take the best player available with the top selection.

The Stanley Cup Playoffs also remain front and centre, with analysis of Montreal’s Game 1 loss to Buffalo in the second round. What has stood out about the Canadiens’ surprising playoff run, and how critical is it for Cole Caufield to rediscover his scoring touch? Plus, the Anaheim Ducks stun

Vegas with a bounce-back win in the desert. What does Anaheim’s response say about the belief and resilience of this young group?

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