Second Thoughts Hockey Podcast

The Stanley Cup Finals are set, and it's the matchup we wanted here, as we go over:

1. Lightning take down the Rangers, when the series was really over.

2. avs/Lightning matchup.

3. Gibson wants out of Anaheim, trade candidates.

4. Coaching carousel continues, could start falling soon.

News around the Preds, Rangers and Oilers.

The first half of the Stanley Cup Finals is set, as we get into:

1. Avs/Oilers series: Avs the better team, but the Oilers proved me wrong.

2. Rangers/Lightning series: Tampa's not even close to done, Rangers surge was expected.

3. Matchups just as important as team skill.

4. Trophies were handed out as well!

Also news on the Bruins, Oilers and Jets!

We go over a game 7, and preview the conference finals as well as:

1. Canes finally lose at home, Tampa's road easier every round.

2. Oilers dismantle Flames, can they do the same to the Avs.

3. Rooting for Kadri.

4. Tamps/Avs finals dream.

One second-round series is already in the books, we take a deeper look into:

1. The Oilers and McDavid

2. Lightning sweep Panthers, puts them and the Leafs in perspective.

3. Avalanche and Kadri take 3-1 series lead over Blues

4. Hurricanes and Rangers series going exactly as expected.

Other news around the Penguins and Leafs!

The first-round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs is in the books, we look back on the end of some of the series finals and preview round two:

1. leafs/Lightning aftermath for both teams.

2. Rangers/Penguins, what comes next for Pitt?

3. Oilers advance, face much harder opponent.

4. Flames take game 7, Jake Oettinger appreciation.

Highlight round two matchups and more!

We discuss the 'perspective" of a few teams matchups, going from:

1. Leafs/Lightning mindsets after games.

2. Avs sweeps the Press.

3. Rangers in tight vs. the Penguins.

Other series matchups tied at 2 and where they stand.

Trotz and McGuire out and more!

The best time of the year, as we discuss:

1. Opening night games, Leafs, Oilers and Wild.

2. Day two games, Flames, Avalanche and Panthers.

3. Surprises and disappointments.

We discuss the late great Guy Lafleur, as well as:

1. Vegas' rollercoaster campaign.

2. Ryan Getzlaf's final game in the NHL.

3. Leafs and lightning first round inevitability.

4. Ovechkin and another milestone/injury.

Also Leaf news on signings as well as the Oilers. Enjoy!

Less than two weeks remain in the NHL season, as we get to:

1. Vegas and the Eichel effect.

2. Canucks making a run.

3. Playoff matchups today.

4. Underrated seasons by individual players.

News on the Canes, Leafs, Islanders and more!

We bring on special guest Alex Hobson from the Hockey Writers to talk all things Toronto Maple Leafs including:

1. Matthews 51 in 50.

2. Hart conversation.

3. Acquisitions throughout the year.

4. Defensive pairings.

5. Ideal playoff matchups.

We talk greatness and suspensions as well. Enjoy!