Buffalo Sabres GM Jason Botterill discusses Jeff Skinner's impact and the evolution of franchise center Jack Eichel while Scott Burnside, Pierre LeBrun and Craig Custance kick around playoff expansion and the NHL's current flawed playoff structure.


      
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Two-Man Advantage 14 - Playoff expansion, Format issues, & Sabres GM Jason Botterill

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John Carlson, Stanley Cup Champion and World Junior Hockey gold medalist joins Scott to discuss Team USA's success at the 2021 World Junior Championships, and the changes the Capitals made this off-season, including new coach Peter Laviolette and future hall of famer Zdeno Chara on defence.
Plus, Scott and Pierre discuss the Caps chances this season, the future of Pierre Luc Dubois in Columbus and Patrik Laine in Winnipeg ahead of the NHL season starting next Wednesday night!
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John Carlson all in on Team USA and the Washington Capitals

Tom Fitzgerald, the General Manager of the New Jersey Devils joins Scott and Pierre on the final Two Man Advantage of 2020. Fitzy discusses the extension for goalie MacKenzie Blackwood, and the prospects for an improved season for the Devils as they get set for the 56 game schedule in a new division. 

Scott and Pierre discuss the challenges that the seven forgotten teams will endure as their training camp starts 3 days before the rest of the NHL. The guys also take a closer look at the rules in place for return to play, and the safety of everyone involved during the pandemic. Plus when the action will heat up for the remaining UFA's.
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NHL super agent Pat Brisson joins Scott and Pierre from his home in California to discuss his son Brendan, a first round draft pick of the Vegas Golden Knights making Team USA at the 2021 World Junior Championships in Edmonton.
Pat takes Scott and Pierre for a trip down memory lane, playing with Luc Robitaille, and being coached by Pat Burns in the QMJHL. Plus Pat talks about how he ended up in the agent business, and he provides an update on the negotiations between the Columbus Blue Jackets and Pierre Luc Dubois.

Scott and Pierre discuss the ongoing negotiations between the NHL and the Players Association leading up to a return to play, plus Pierre previews his 'who will coach Canada at the 2022 Winter Olympics' column which gets published on Thursday.
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NHL agent Pat Brisson excited for his son Brendan to compete for USA at the WJC

TSN Hockey Insider Darren Dreger is Scott Burnside and Pierre Lebrun’s guest, this week on Two Man Advantage. Dregs discusses his start in the business, getting the job with TSN and being a part of the second to none hockey coverage at TSN.
The guys also discuss the ongoing negotiations between the NHL and the Players Association, as they continue to plan for a season which should begin in January. 
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Two-Man Advantage 14 - Playoff expansion, Format issues, & Sabres GM Jason Botterill

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