Here's what Ryan Kennedy, Michael Traikos and Michael Augello discussed in this episode:

1:02: Is Mitch Marner the Conn Smythe winner even if the Vegas Golden Knights lose?

4:20: Is there concern for Vegas about how fast the Carolina Hurricanes came back to tie Game 3?

6:20: Could Brandon Bussi start Game 4, or do you have to go back to Frederik Andersen?

9:02: Which team has the edge going into Game 4?

10:40: Do the NHL scouting combine results solidify Gavin McKenna as the No. 1 pick?

12:14: Michael Augello shares what he noticed in person at the combine. 

14:55: Should there be an on-ice component at the combine?

18:10: Could Joe Pavelski become the next Martin St-Louis if he becomes an NHL coach?

19:54: What are the chances we see Pavelski behind the bench in the NHL?

21:04: Who is your ideal candidate for the Toronto Maple Leafs coaching job? 

22:04: Thoughts on Tampa Bay Lightning netminder Andrei Vasilevskiy winning his second career Vezina Trophy? 

24:40: Did Connor McDavid deserve the Ted Lindsay Award? 

26:29: Yay or Nay: Should the University of Nevada, Las Vegas' men's hockey program be in Div. I? 

29:33: If you were drafting a team with players only in the Cup final, how many Vegas players would go before someone on Carolina does?

31:19: Rate this Stanley Cup final so far from 1 to 10

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Here's what Katie Gaus, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discussed in this episode:

0:54: What's been the atmosphere in Carolina's Lenovo Center?

3:35: What did you think the Vegas Golden Knights did well in Game 2?

5:05: What do you think of John Tortorella's unsuccessful coach's challenge that led to a power-play goal against?

8:26: Brett Howden is locked up through 2030 for only $2.5 million, and he leads the NHL in goals this post-season. How impressive has he been?

11:29: What are some keys for the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 3? What have they learned?

13:52: What should Vegas be thinking ahead of Game 3?

16:30: Where can we see Dylan Larkin landing after he reportedly requested a trade from the Detroit Red Wings? 

19:47: Why did Alexander Ovechkin not crack The Hockey News' top 100 NHL players list? 

BetMGM Playbook

22:29: Gary Pearson shares his thoughts on the first two games of the Stanley Cup final. 

24:55: Who will score the most points in the final?

27:39: Who will score the most goals in the final?

29:37: Dark horse pick for either points or goals? 

Rapid Fire 

31:50: How would Matthew Knies have looked with the Montreal Canadiens?

33:04: Is Darnell Nurse's time done with the Edmonton Oilers? 

34:04: Will Anders Lee be back as the New York Islanders' captain next year? 

35:45: Who should crank the siren for Vegas in Game 3? 

36:57: Has your opinion changed on how many games it will take for either team to win the Cup?

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Here's what former NHLer Drew Shore, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discussed in this episode:

0:50: What are the thoughts from Ryan, who was in attendance for Game 1 of the Stanley Cup final?

3:30: Thoughts on Brett Howden and the steal of a contract the Vegas Golden Knights have with him?

5:30: What is playing in Vegas getting all these come-from-behind wins?

8:00: How concerned are you about Frederik Andersen after his five goals allowed in Game 1?

10:50: Any predictions for Game 2?

13:00: Who is a better fit as the Toronto Maple Leafs' coach: Patrick Roy or Peter Laviolette?

15:30: Are you surprised the Leafs are not looking at younger options for the next coach?

17:40: Thoughts on the All-Star Game going to an international format?

20:30: Thoughts on having the skills competition for players 25-and-under?

23:20: Thoughts on the NCAA potentially changing its eligibility rules?

28:10: Who is your Game 1 MVP?

30:00: Biggest thing you're focusing on throughout the rest of the series?

32:10: Who would you rather have on your team: Leon Draisaitl or Kirill Kaprizov

33:10: Any predictions for the pregame siren for Game 2?

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Here's what former NHL goalie Devan Dubnyk, Michael Traikos and Andrew McInnis discussed in this episode:

0:25: Is the Golden Knights' success the reason for the Las Vegas sports boom?

5:30: Where does this playoff run rank in terms of John Tortorella's accomplishments

9:50: What would a Stanley Cup as a coach do for Rod Brind'Amour's legacy?

13:40: Which Hurricanes player has the most pressure on them?

17:30: Do the Montreal Canadiens need to make a change to get over the top?

24:00: Who's a player you wish you saw more of on the Habs?

28:20: Is Finland cemented as the third-best hockey country?

31:50: Should Switzerland be viewed as one of the hockey powerhouses?

35:00: Is Norway a country to watch at future hockey events?

37:00: Which team has the goaltending advantage in the Stanley Cup final?

38:30: Which player's legacy would be affected most if they were to win a Stanley Cup this year?

40:20: Who will be Canada's World Championship captain in 2027?

41:30: Is the OHL the best major junior league in Canada?

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Here's what former Katie Gaus, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discussed in this episode:

1:06: What are our expectations from the Carolina Hurricanes going into Game 5?

3:40: Why is the Hurricanes' style of play working in the Eastern Conference final this year?

6:48: Thoughts on Kelly McCrimmon saying he thinks the Edmonton Oilers leaked the news about Vegas not granting Bruce Cassidy permission to interview elsewhere?

8:22: What does Vegas have to gain by not letting Cassidy interview with someone else at this point?

10:33: Who is the most interesting NHL player you heard could be traded this off-season?

15:05: Who are some defensemen the Toronto Maple Leafs could be looking at as possible targets?

17:10: What are some moments or memories that stick out from Claude Lemieux's NHL career?

BetMGM Playbook

20:24: Who is leading the odds to win the Conn Smythe Trophy?

24:10: Your dark horse pick for the Conn Smythe?

27:30: Who is your pick to win the Conn Smythe Trophy?

Rapid Fire

30:06: Who do you have going all the way in the IIHF Men's World Championship?

32:05: Should the NHL do more of what the IIHF is doing with the referee cameras?

34:54: Yay or nay: the Columbus Blue Jackets should re-sign captain Boone Jenner

36:29: Who would you rather have on your team: Wyatt Johnston or Dylan Larkin?

37:40: Who would you rather have: Jeremy Swayman or Igor Shesterkin?

39:27: Will next season be a 'last dance' for the Pittsburgh Penguins with Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin and Kris Letang?

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Here's what former NHLer Drew Shore, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discussed in this episode:

1:15: Reaction to the Vegas Golden Knights' shocking sweep over the Colorado Avalanche. Where does this rank in terms of all-time shocking series?

5:00: Does John Tortorella deserve a contract extension with Vegas in the off-season?

8:20: What must the Montreal Canadiens do to develop more scoring chances?

13:35: Is the Bell Centre atmosphere actually working against the Canadiens?

16:40: What do you think the fit would be between the Los Angeles Kings and Peter Laviolette?

18:00: Of all the other open coaching spots, where would be the best fit for Laviolette?

21:45: Should the Pittsburgh Penguins have moved on from Evgeni Malkin?

26:00: What's the excitement level for the Canada and USA quarterfinal at the World Championship?

29:50: What is your all-time favorite Stanley Cup final matchup?

32:10: Do you think the Kitchener Rangers will win the Memorial Cup?

35:30: Thoughts on Jordan Tourigny's stomp at the Memorial Cup that led to a suspension for the rest of the tournament?

37:40: Do the Avalanche need to change their coach or GM?

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Here's what Ryan Kennedy, Michael Traikos and Michael Augello discussed in this episode:

0:35: How did the Vegas Golden Knights execute a comeback win to take a 3-0 series lead? 

1:59: What do you like about the Golden Knights right now? 

3:36: Do you have confidence that the Colorado Avalanche will battle back or at least make this a series? 

7:23: What are you seeing from Colorado? Are they too deflated? 

11:20: Expectations for Game 3 between the Carolina Hurricanes and Montreal Canadiens 

14:48: Do the Hurricanes' best players need to do more? 

17:45: What would it take for the San Jose Sharks or Chicago Blackhawks to trade their first-round pick?

21:57: Is this year's draft similar to the 2016 draft with the debate between Auston Matthews and Patrik Laine?

26:03: The Toronto Marlies are moving on to the AHL's Eastern Conference final. What have been the keys to getting them there?

30:07: Should the Los Angeles Kings extend Scott Laughton or let him go to free agency?

31:40: Which Round 2 losing team has the most concerning 2026-27 outlook?

34:16: The Tampa Bay Lightning re-signed forward Scott Sabourin on a one-year, two-way contract. Will the Lightning lead the league in penalty minutes again next season?

36:32: Yay or nay: Mark Scheifele deserves to be on Canada's World Cup of Hockey team

38:08: From this weekend, name a player who was hot or cold.

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Here's what Andrew McInnis, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discussed in this episode:

0:45: Takeaways from Game 1 between the Montreal Canadiens and Carolina Hurricanes? 

2:24: What were the keys to Montreal's game? 

4:25: What were your thoughts on the goaltending battle? 

7:12: How important was it for Juraj Slafkovsky and Cole Caufield to find their strides? 

9:50: What has to be different for the Hurricanes in Game 2?

12:36: What are your expectations for Game 2 between the Colorado Avalanche and Vegas Golden Knights? 

16:30: Should the Pittsburgh Penguins go through an aggressive rebuild with Sidney Crosby still on the team? 

19:50: Is there pressure on the San Jose Sharks to make it into the playoffs next season? 

BetMGM Playbook 

24:24: Who in the Eastern Conference final will finish with the most points? 

27:18: Who in the Eastern Conference Final will have the most goals? 

29:06: Who in the Western Conference final will finish with the most points? 

32:48: Who in the Western Conference Final will have the most goals? 

Rapid Fire 

35:14: San Jose mayor Matt Mahan is suggesting the new PWHL team be called the Hammerheads. Yay or Nay?

37:00: Who are the top three expansion teams of the past 30 years? 

39:12: Who has stood out so far from the IIHF Men’s World Championship?

40:55: Like or Dislike: The new name of the New York Islanders’ AHL affiliate, the Hamilton Hammers

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Here's what Drew Shore, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discussed in this episode:

1:05: What is the impact of Cale Makar being ruled out of Game 1?

3:20: How does Makar's absence in Game 1 affect the narrative of Colorado being a big favorite?

4:50: What does Vegas have to do to be competitive in this series?

6:15: Who is the most important player in the Western Conference final?

10:00: Are you buying into the rest-versus-rust theory in the Eastern Conference final?

14:00: Which players are the biggest X-factors in the Eastern Conference final?

18:40: Who will the Vancouver Canucks look to hire after firing Adam Foote, and what's his future in the league look like?

Coach Matchmaking

23:35: Where is the best fit for Craig Berube?

25:20: Best landing spot for Kris Knoblauch

27:20: Will Bruce Cassidy coach for a team next season?

28:20: Will David Carle make the leap to the NHL?

Who Is Better Right Now? Featuring THN's Top 100 Players List

30:30: Lane Hutson (No. 26) or Martin Necas (No. 31)

31:30: Mitch Marner (No. 39) or Sebastian Aho (No. 40)

32:45: Pavel Dorofeyev (No. 91) or Juraj Slafkovsky (No. 94)

Rapid Fire

35:30: Memorial Cup prediction and players to watch?

37:20: Which player in the conference finals has the most pressure on them?

38:25: Yay or nay: Rod Brind'Amour is coaching for his job this series

40:00: Should coaches be allowed to skip media after games?

42:30: Which of the four cities in the conference finals has the best food?

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Here's what Andrew McInnis, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discussed in this episode:

0:59: Is the Montreal Canadiens' top line heating up at just the right time? 

1:50: Thoughts on how Ivan Demidov has performed so far? 

3:19: What does Buffalo have to do to avoid being eliminated, especially at the Bell  Centre?

6:41: Who do you expect to start for Buffalo in net for Game 6? 

9:00: Who were the difference-makers for the Vegas Golden Knights in this series against the Anaheim Ducks?

11:50: The Golden Knights will take on the No. 1-seeded Colorado Avalanche in the West final. Expectations for how this series will go?

15:01: Do you think Vegas has proven enough based on the previous teams they faced? 

17:01: What's next for the Anaheim Ducks?

19:30: Would Jordan Kyrou be a good fit for the Ottawa Senators? Would it be worth him waiving his no-trade clause? Should the Senators trade their 2027 or 2028 first-round picks this off-season?

23:03: Should the Jets even consider the possibility of trading Connor Hellebuyck? If so, what is he worth in the trade market?

BetMGM Playbook 

27:24: What are the odds saying about the Stanley Cup final matchup?

30:54: Dark-horse pick for which two teams meet up in the Stanley Cup final?

32:25: What will it take for any of these teams to beat the Avalanche or Carolina Hurricanes?

Rapid Fire 

35:38: Was it the right decision for Macklin Celebrini to remain Canada's captain for the men's World Championship?

37:24: Who has been more valuable to their team in these playoffs: Mitch Marner or Frederik Andersen?

39:09: Will Elias Pettersson get over or under 80 points next season?

40:45: What's the weirdest coach firing you've seen?

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