Mike and Jason talk NHL and Islanders moves with Kevin Woodley, and Mariners with Corey Brock

Corey Brock from the Athletic Seattle admits there’s likely some regression coming, but feels the Mariners aren’t “a smoke and mirror show” and should remain in the chase for a wild-card spot. Corey suggests some savvy short-term moves have helped Seattle get over losing Robinson Cano

Kevin Woodley from InGoal Magazine says the Islanders were horrific defensively, and shoring up their goaltending has to be a major concern for the club…after re-signing John Tavares and finding a new head coach.

Mike and Jason talk NHL draft with Ryan Kennedy of the Hockey News, and discuss What We Learned

Ryan Kennedy of the Hockey News discusses Ryan Merkley's draft possibilities and breaks down what scouts like about Evan Bouchard

Mike and Jason talk Stanley Cup Final with NHL.com's Tom Gulitti and discuss rumblings of Canucks having interest in Ryan O'Reilly

NHL.com's Tom Gulitti says not only are the Capitals a different team on the ice but they are more relaxed overall, which all starts with Barry Trotz. Tom says if the series ends with a Capitals win, he would lead to voting for Alexander Ovechkin for the Conn Smythe because it has been more than just about the points for Ovechkin, as he's doing all the little things to help his team win.

Mike and Jason talk Vegas/Washington with Dan D'Uva, and discuss the combine with Mike Morreale

Mike Morreale from NHL Central Scouting says the combine is really about seeing how hard players push themselves, not so much about the results. Mike admits execs and scouts aren’t overly concerned about on-ice testing, given they’ve seen so much of the players on-ice already. Mike says questions about video game habits are definitely worth asking, as it pertains to off-ice habits.

Mike and Jason talk Whitecaps with Peter Schaad, and discuss What We Learned