Jeff and Producer Matt react to the weekend that was in the NHL, before getting into the potential for a Dallas-Vegas first round matchup and why the West looks like the much more difficult path to the Stanley Cup Final. Craig Morgan of PHNX Sports joins the show to look at the proposed arena district plan for the Coyotes, what’s next in this franchise's saga, and how the product on the ice has performed based on expectations (32:02). Later on, former NHLer Brian Boyle chats about the Flyers looking like a tired group and how the Penguins have turned things around, before sharing his favourite Sidney Crosby story (49:52). Penguins play-by-play voice Josh Getzoff wraps up today's show with his own favourite Crosby story, along with his thoughts on Alex Nedeljkovic's play and Michael Bunting’s fit with the lineup (01:20:45).

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The Playoff Chase & Coyotes Arena Update

Sportsnet insider Jeff Marek goes around the league in Sportsnet 590 The FAN’s national NHL show, airing live across the country daily from 12pm-2pm ET. Opinion, news and analysis featuring daily segments from insider Elliotte Friedman.

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Fill-in host Matt Marchese is joined by NHL Network Radio’s Jonathan Davis who shares some takeaways from last night’s dramatic slate of games and previews Wednesday’s action. Stars studio host Brien Rea tees up Game 5 between Dallas and Vegas, the Knights’ decision to start Adin Hill over Logan Thompson, Wyatt Johnston’s playoff breakout and the story of the series thus far (31:45). Later, Scott Laughlin of NHL Network Radio stops by to discuss the Canucks' concerns after dropping Game 5, along what's ahead for the Islanders this summer (50:05). Finally, Sean Reynolds gives a full breakdown of what went wrong for the Jets as they fall to the Avalanche in five games (01:21:28).

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First Round Fanfare + What's Next for the Isles and Jets?

Jeff chats with Kate Shefte of the Seattle Times about the Kraken moving on from Dave Hakstol, if the new opening is Dan Bylsma’s to lose and if this could be a summer of big moves for Seattle. Next up, Jeff and Producer Matt battle it out on goaltender interference and Jon Cooper’s post-game comments, before discussing the career of T.J. Oshie (18:52). Later on, NHL analyst Colby Armstrong talks about having fun on the NHL on TNT panel, which series has been his favourite and the Panthers taking over as the top dog in the state of Florida (49:40). 

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Dave Hakstol Dismissed + Colby Armstrong Joins the Show

Jeff and Elliotte start off by look at the two disallowed goals in the closing game for Tampa, if we’ve seen the torch passed from the Lightning to the Panthers in the state of Florida and what the future holds for certain members of the Bolts. Next, they chat about the entertainment in the Dallas-Vegas series, the emergence of Wyatt Johnston and the Leafs making changes ahead of Game 5. In closing, Jeff and Elliotte weigh in on Winnipeg’s lineup juggling, Vancouver looking to close out against Nashville and the firing of Dave Hakstol in Seattle.

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The Latest with Elliotte Friedman: Did Tampa Pass the Torch in Florida?

Guest host Matt Marchese is joined by Dave Randorf, play-by-play voice for the Tampa Bay Lightning, to discuss Mikhail Sergachev's return and the factors that can help the Bolts claw back into the series, before teeing up tonight's do-or-die Game 5 in the Battle of Florida. Next up, Sportsnet's own David Amber joins the conversation to share his takeaways from a busy weekend of playoff hockey and preview Monday's slate of games (18:20). Later on, Vince Mercogliano of USA Today and SNY stops by to discuss the Rangers' 4-0 sweep of the Capitals, what lies ahead in the second round, and what's next for Washington's aging core (51:05). 

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Bolts' Bolstered Blue Line + Caps Swept Away

Guest host Matt Marchese is joined by Elliotte Friedman to discuss a busy weekend in the NHL playoffs. The pair dive into the Canucks' comeback win in Nashville with third-string goaltender Arturs Silovs between the pipes, along with Auston Matthews' ailment that kept him off the ice during the third period of Saturday's game. Later on, the pair dive into the state of the Jets after falling behind 3-1 to the Avalanche, what to make of Connor Hellebuyck's play in the series, and their other takeaways from this weekend's postseason slate.

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

The Playoff Chase & Coyotes Arena Update

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