The woke mob is trying to cancel fighting — stop pretending that you’re actually shocked.

In this episode, Traikos and The Legend answer four questions from listeners of The HockeyVerse. But before that, we talk about why goons are going the way of the wooden hockey stick, whether the last two months of the Leafs’ regular season have been meaningless and why Erik Karlsson might not win the Norris Trophy.

(2:35) What is the side effect of banning fights from the NHL?

(11:40) The Leafs’ final two months of the season have been mostly meaningless.

(13:00) Should Erik Karlsson win the Norris Trophy if San Jose isn’t a playoff team?

(18:50) Zach Hyman has earned a spot on Team Canada — whenever that is.

(23:20) How did Johnny Legend get his name? 

(28:00) No one had picked the Bruins to be this good. Why we were so wrong?

(30:30) The difficulty in moving on from a rebuild

***QUESTIONS from THE HOCKEYVERSE***

(33:10) Does Samsonov have to be The Man for the Leafs to get out of the first or second round?

(37:40) Do you think Kyle Dubas will be fired if the Leafs don’t make it past the first round?

(42:30) Has Calle Jarnkrok proved that he’s a top-6 winger?

(48:15) When NHL players complain about escrow, what percentage of them understand how it actually works?

Send us your questions to [email protected]

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In this episode Traikos and The Legend answer three questions from listeners of The HockeyVerse. But before that, we talk about how shootouts have jumped the shark, what happens if the Maple Leafs go out in the first round and why 

(3:20) The last time the shootout was good was … two decades ago?

(5:50) The Legend thinks IPA beers are gross. But his comedy might be an even more offensive.

(10:25) That time when Curtis Joseph stood on his head in a shootout and then crushed post-game beers at a bar in Aurora.

(14:00) The Pride jersey controversy ain’t going away. Is it wrong that we just want to watch hockey?

(24:40) The time when a reporter destroyed Cliff Fletcher’s bathroom at a Christmas party in Arizona.

(26:09) The time when Traikos flew to Florida to interview Jaromir Jagr only to discover that he doesn’t talk on his birthday. 

(29:50) The reason why The Legend has not one, but two Ken Baumgartner jerseys.(

30:45) Comments from the haters: “Traikos is like the bologna sandwich you left in your locker for four years of high school.”

***QUESTIONS from THE HOCKEYVERSE***

(33:45) How much angst over the playoff format is Toronto-based?(

42:40) Do you think Connor McDavid will score 70 goals?

(44:55) Bunting is leading the Leafs again in PIMS. Will he be an asset or distraction in the playoffs with his chippy play?

Send In Your Questions To [email protected]

Be sure to visit www.thehockeyverse.com for even more hockey goodness.

You just found The HockeyVerse podcast, hosted by columnist Michael Traikos and comedian Johnny Legend. This is the show for hockey players, hockey parents and (of course) hockey fans. What makes it unique is that every episode we’ll answer your questions. That's right, we want to hear from you! Send us your questions about the game, the gear, or the grind, and we'll do our best to give you expert advice and analysis. Traikos has been covering the Maple Leafs and the league for more than 20 years. The Legend is like you. He’s hockey fan — first and foremost — but he’s also really funny. Together, with the help of our panel of skills coaches, strength trainers and assorted hockey experts, we’ve got you covered. So whether you're looking for the inside scoop on Auston Matthews’ next contract or want practical advice about that $500 hockey stick, give a listen to The HockeyVerse podcast. We’ll help you take your game to the next level.

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