Emily Kaplan, National NHL reporter for ESPN, joins Chris on this week's episode to chat about the Stanley Cup Playoffs, the excitement so far and what to expect going forward. Chris and Emily also talk about the challenges NHL players faced this season when it came to issues of mental health, which is a cause Emily has reported on frequently. The two also discuss their own journeys in mental health and how that has informed their perspectives. Emily also details the latest news and the future of women's hockey, plus thoughts on ESPN's deal with the NHL. On top of that, Emily details her meteoric rise in a career that saw her go from student journalist to Sports Illustrated to the World Wide Leader in Sports. Plus, stick around after the interview as Chris dives in on a few topics including some notes on the forthcoming Men's World Championship including Team USA forward Jason Robertson as Chris details the mistakes he made while evaluating Robertson as a prospect and what he learned from them.

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