Hour 1 of The Drive is done with Valerie Nichushkin after his latest mistake. The guys breakdown why he was suspended and what it means for everyone’s future. | Zach and Phil discuss why Val keeps finding himself here year over year. Is Val getting the help he needs or the help the NHL thinks he needs? | The Denver Nuggets have a chance to be the sun to a rainy day if they can get back on top! The fellas talks about why Jokic and Murray have remained focused in spite of all of the festivities tonight. Zach goes on a rant about why the NBA chose Caitlin Clark over Nikola Jokic. | Bo Nix is deemed to be a bust according to Sports Illustrated. Zach and Phil debunk the myth of what makes a bust in the NFL.