Touchdown! Jeff and Elliotte recap game 2 (00:10) of the Stanley Cup final, Valeri Nichushkin being a priority for the Avalanche this off-season, talk about their early Conn Smythe trophy candidates and wonder how game 3 will play out in Tampa Bay.

They also touch on several coaching searches around the league (15:15), the future of Connor Brown in Ottawa (12:45), Nicklas Backstrom surgery (23:40), the Sharks GM search and potential candidates (25:20), Jesper Bratt and the New Jersey Devils — possible offer sheet (29:00), and the latest on Johnny Gaudreau (35:40).

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Music Outro: Laura Misch - Climb

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This podcast was produced and mixed by Amil Delic, and hosted by Jeff Marek and Elliotte Friedman. Production support by Mike Rogerson.

Audio Credits: Altitude Sports Radio 92.5 FM.

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