The Bruins and Islanders are two hard-nosed teams coming off of strong first-round performances. Who has the edge in the second round? Ryan Kennedy and Ken Campbell break the series down.

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This week on The Hockey News Podcast, with senior writers Ken Campbell, Ryan Kennedy and Matt Larkin:

- The Edmonton Oilers are stunningly swept by the Winnipeg Jets. What must this franchise do to start going deep in the playoffs and not waste the primes of Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl?

- The Washington Capitals bow out quickly in Round 1. Is the contention window starting to close for this veteran team?

- The Boston Bruins are 16-4-1 since acquiring Taylor Hall, including the playoffs. Are they the team to beat right now?

- Does GM Jim Benning deserve another shot after a cursed season in Vancouver? Or do the Canucks need a new GM?

- Listener mailbag, including: what does a realistic Sam Reinhart trade look like?

And more!

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Wally Kozak coached Canada’s 2002 Olympic gold medal-winning team. More than that, he’s spent a lifetime in hockey, teaching, mentoring and growing the game at every level in Canada and overseas.

Respected throughout the hockey community, he shares his philosophies on the role of coaches and leaders in our society.

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With most junior hockey season done for the year, Ryan Kennedy and Steven Ellis break down the top prospects from all the major leagues around the world.

Plus, Ken Campbell chats with top prospect Owen Power about the upcoming NHL draft.

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This week on The Hockey News Podcast, with senior writers Ken Campbell, Ryan Kennedy and Matt Larkin:

- The Tampa Bay Lightning play the LTIR game to perfection and get a dominant Nikita Kucherov back for Game 1 of the playoffs. Should we be mad at Tampa? Mad at the CBA? Neither of the above?

- Which team is under the most pressure to advance past Round 1 of the post-season this year?

- Which non-playoff teams are we the most worried about long term? Which non-playoff teams are we the most optimistic about?

- The Florida Panthers' Sam Bennett gets a one-game suspension for boarding the Lightning's Blake Coleman. Justice served, or too short of a ban?

- Listener mailbag, including: is Jonathan Huberdeau the NHL's most underrated player?

And more!

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The Carolina Hurricanes are considered a Stanley Cup favorite, but the Nashville Predators proved they're not one to mess with this season. Who takes the victory? Ryan Kennedy and Matt Larkin preview the series.

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Can Sid the Kid help the Penguins win it all again, or will the Islanders go on another long run of their own? Ryan Kennedy and Matt Larkin preview the series.

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Can the Lightning win consecutive titles, or will the Panthers continue their hot run when it matters most? Ryan Kennedy and Matt Larkin break down the highly awaited Battle of Florida.

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This week on The Hockey News Fantasy Podcast with senior writer Matt Larkin:

It's a special keeper-league edition!

- Recommendations for keepers to scoop up in shallow, medium and deep leagues

- Strategy tip of the week: younger isn't always better

- Answering your keeper-league dilemmas, such as:

(a) Patrice Bergeron or Steven Stamkos?

(b) Tim Stutzle or Trevor Zegras?

(c) Max Pacioretty or Kyle Connor?

(d) Carter Hart or Ilya Sorokin?

(e) Aleksander Barkov or Patrick Kane?

Plus: questions on how to start a keeper league, when and when not to trade your draft picks and much more!

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This week on The Hockey News Podcast, with senior writers Ryan Kennedy and Matt Larkin:

- Jack Eichel slams the Buffalo Sabres for mishandling his back injury, hints that he'll be playing for a new team next year. Who is to blame for the fracturing of his relationship with the Sabres? Who is the right suitor to acquire him?

- The New York Rangers axed GM Jeff Gorton and president John Davidson in a shocker last week. Can Chris Drury handle replacing both of them? Are the Blueshirts doomed?

- The Columbus Blue Jackets and Arizona Coyotes part ways with coaches John Tortorella and Rick Tocchet, respectively. What's next for each of them? Who should replace them in Columbus and Arizona?

- The Blue Jackets insist Patrik Laine remains a big part of their future after a disastrous first season. Will he rebound with a new coach in 2021-22?

- Listener mailbag, including: will the Tom Wilson incident inspire teams to bulk up their rosters as protection?

And more!

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