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Spring Cleaning – Vegas Golden KnightsThe Vegas Golden Knights captured the Pacific Division title and returned to the Stanley Cup Final, but the biggest story of their offseason wasn't their playoff run—it was the stunning decision to part ways with head coach John Tortorella just 48 hours after losing to the Carolina Hurricanes. Neil Smith and Vic Morren break down one of the NHL's most fascinating organizations, examining Vegas' win-now philosophy, looming salary-cap challenges, lack of draft capital, and what comes next for Kelly McCrimmon and George McPhee.IN THIS EPISODE:[00:00:00] The Golden Knights finish first in the Pacific Division with 95 points before defeating Utah and Anaheim, sweeping Colorado, and advancing to the Stanley Cup Final, where they fall to the Carolina Hurricanes in six games. Just two days later, Vegas shocks the hockey world by moving on from head coach John Tortorella.[00:00:35] Neil reacts to the surprising coaching change. Although the organization publicly praises Tortorella's work, the announcement does not suggest the separation was mutual, leaving many questions about what happened behind the scenes.[00:01:00] Unlike most Spring Cleaning episodes, Neil and Vic shift away from evaluating expectations and immediately focus on the uncertainty surrounding the franchise because the coaching situation overshadows everything else.[00:01:30] Vegas underachieves during the regular season despite boasting a star-studded lineup featuring Jack Eichel, Mitch Marner, Pavel Dorofeyev, and captain Mark Stone. Bruce Cassidy is replaced late in the year before Tortorella guides the team to a 7-0-1 finish and a deep playoff run.[00:02:15] While the Golden Knights fail to reach the 100-point mark many expected, their run to the Stanley Cup Final ultimately fulfills the organization's championship expectations.[00:02:45] The discussion turns to Kelly McCrimmon and George McPhee. Rather than analyzing player statistics, Neil focuses on the difficult roster decisions awaiting one of the NHL's most aggressive front offices.[00:03:15] Vegas has mortgaged much of its future in pursuit of championships. The organization owns no first-round selections until 2028 and only 14 total draft picks over the next three drafts.[00:03:45] The Golden Knights are projected to become the NHL's oldest team when free agency begins, carrying an average roster age of 31.2 years.[00:04:10] Vegas enters the 2026 NHL Draft with only four selections and no first-round pick after acquiring Noah Hanifin. The club also forfeits its second-round selection following an organizational media violation during the playoffs and no longer owns its fourth-round pick after acquiring Anthony Mantha.[00:04:50] Salary-cap flexibility is limited, with approximately $4.6 million in projected space. However, the Golden Knights could gain nearly $9 million more if Alex Pietrangelo remains on long-term injured reserve.[00:05:20] Neil explains the long-term risk of Vegas' aggressive "win-now" strategy. Every contender eventually pays the price for trading away future assets, just as the Rangers did several years after winning the Stanley Cup in 1994.[00:05:50] Even with Jack Eichel, Mitch Marner, and young sniper Pavel Dorofeyev leading the offense, Neil stresses that three elite players alone cannot sustain a championship-caliber roster without continually replenishing talent.[00:06:20] Vegas' unrestricted free agents include Riley Smith, Cole Smith, Colton Sissons, Brandon Saad, Rasmus Andersson, Ben Hutton, Jeremy Lauzon, and Dylan Coghlan. Neil believes Andersson deserves another opportunity after an underwhelming but steady postseason.[00:07:10] Riley Smith and Jeremy Lauzon are also viewed as valuable pieces worth retaining if possible, while Vegas continues evaluating its veteran depth.[00:07:35] Restricted free agent Pavel Dorofeyev becomes the organization's top priority. Reports suggest he could receive a significant offer sheet, potentially forcing Vegas into one of the offseason's biggest contract negotiations.[00:08:10] Neil does not believe the Golden Knights will allow another team to steal Dorofeyev. Based on Vegas' history, he expects McCrimmon to match almost any offer necessary to keep one of the organization's young offensive stars.[00:08:45] Vic raises the possibility of accepting four first-round picks if Dorofeyev receives an offer sheet exceeding the highest compensation threshold. Neil rejects the idea, believing Vegas will continue operating aggressively rather than beginning a rebuild.[00:09:30] With the salary cap increasing significantly over the next two seasons, Neil expects Vegas to navigate the current financial squeeze before continuing its familiar strategy of chasing championships every year.[00:10:00] The search for a new head coach becomes the organization's biggest immediate priority. Henderson AHL coach Ryan Craig has been mentioned, but Neil questions whether Vegas would suddenly change philosophies after consistently hiring experienced NHL coaches.[00:10:40] Neil believes Kelly McCrimmon and George McPhee will once again pursue a proven veteran capable of managing expectations, pushing an experienced roster, and keeping the Golden Knights among the NHL's elite. Winning immediately—not developing for the future—remains the Vegas Golden Knights' identity.

Dennis Bernstein from The 4th Period & Sirius XM joins the show to answer all of the big hockey & Sabres questions leading up to the 2026 NHL Draft friday in Buffalo.

Full Show Broadcast. Gene has your hockey fill. Dennis Bernstein from The 4th Period & SiriusXM talks NHL & the Sabres ahead of the NHL Draft Friday in Buffalo. Alex Tuch or Bo Byram? The Ottawa Senators traded Brady Tkachuk to The Florida Panthers. Gene reflects on throwing gass at the Red Wings game Friday. Why is there a ribbon cutting ceremony at New Highmark Stadium Tuesday? Timmy's Hot Take, Wyndham Clark, Winter Olympic news and the great Ernie Clement.

Gene compares the Buffalo Bills with a team who is under pressure to win now. Gene shares his insights on the Sabres trading michael kesselring. Plus the latest NFL offseason news.

The Stanley Cup has been awarded, and the NHL offseason is officially underway. Brenden Escott is joined by the Fourth Period's David Pagnotta to break down Carolina's championship run after the Hurricanes captured their first Stanley Cup in two decades. What allowed them to close out the series, and what does this title mean for the franchise, its fan base and the growth of hockey in Carolina? We also examine whether the Hurricanes have become the NHL's newest blueprint for success and identify the teams that may be following a similar path. Plus, a look at the latest coaching and front-office movement around the league, including Jim Hiller's arrival in Toronto and Ryan Craig's promotion in Vegas. With the Stanley Cup Final now in the rearview mirror, attention shifts to the NHL's investigation into Mike Babcock's tenure in Columbus. We discuss what the process could look like, whether more information may still come to light and the latest surrounding Bruce Cassidy's future. Closer to home, we dive into the growing speculation around Darnell Nurse and separate fact from fiction when it comes to the trade rumours involving the Oilers' veteran defenceman. And as the league transitions into one of its busiest stretches of the calendar, we wrap up with the biggest under-the-radar storyline that could shape the NHL over the next two weeks. Be sure to like and subscribe and follow Inside Sports on X (@InsideSports880). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Toronto Maple Leafs have hired Jim Hiller as the 41st head coach in franchise history. Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee share their thoughts on the hiring, why the Leafs didn't choose Bruce Cassidy, Hiller's relationship with Auston Matthews, and what he brings to the team from a tactical standpoint. Then, they go around the league to talk about some of the early offseason buzz, including the latest on the NHL's investigation into Mike Babcock, Matthew Knies' name recirculating in trade talks, and Connor Hellebuyck's future in Winnipeg. 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 Carolina Hurricanes are Stanley Cup champions for the first time in 20 years, and host Brenden Escott is joined by Derek Van Diest from NHL.com to break down how they finished the job against Vegas and what this championship means for a franchise that has spent years building toward this moment. We discuss Jordan Staal's remarkable playoff run that earned him the Conn Smythe Trophy, while also examining the cases for other standout performers like Logan Stankoven and former Oilers forward Taylor Hall. Plus, what does this championship mean for Rod Brind'Amour's future behind the bench, and where do the Golden Knights go from here after falling short? We also look at what Carolina's success says about team building in today's NHL. In a copycat league, have the Hurricanes created a blueprint other organizations will try to follow, and which teams around the league might be on a similar trajectory? With the Stanley Cup Final now complete, attention shifts to a busy offseason. We discuss the NHL's investigation into Mike Babcock's tenure in Columbus, whether more information could emerge as the process unfolds and the latest coaching speculation surrounding Bruce Cassidy's future and potential opportunities in Edmonton or Toronto. And closer to home, we examine the growing chatter surrounding Darnell Nurse and whether there's any substance behind the trade rumors. Plus, we wrap up with the biggest under-the-radar storyline NHL fans should be watching as the offseason officially gets underway. Don't forget to subscribe to the show anywhere you get your streaming audio and follow Inside Sports on X (@InsideSports880). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Since entering the NHL in 2017, no team has operated quite like the Vegas Golden Knights. With a "win now" mindset from their inaugural season, the team has traded draft picks and have made whatever moves the rules have allowed in order to be annual contenders.After removing Stanley Cup-winning coach Bruce Cassidy with just eight games left in the regular season, the VGK responded to interim coach John Tortorella to within two wins of the Stanley Cup.And within two days of the Final, Torts was gone and replaced by the Golden Knights AHL affiliate head coach in Henderson, Ryan Craig.So begins the off-season for the Golden Knights. Short on draft picks, salary cap challenged and the search for a new coach comprises the summer laundry list for team President George McPhee and GM Kelly McCrimmon.X: https://twitter.com/NHLWraparoundNeil Smith: https://twitter.com/NYCNeilVic Morren: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vic-morren-7038737/NHL Wraparound Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nhlwraparound/#NHLWraparound #NHLWraparound.com #ShortShifts #NYCentric #CelebritySeries #HallofFameEdition #StanleyCupdate #SummerCoolers #Smith'sPix #NeilSmith #VicMorren #BZZR #NHL #VegasGoldenKnights #JohnTortorella #BruceCassidy #KellyMcCrimmon #GeorgeMcPhee #MitchMarner #JackEichel #PavelDorofeyev #MarkStone #NoahHanafin #AnthonyMantha #AlexPietrangelo #ReillySmith #ColeSmith #ColtonSissons #BrandonSaad #RasmusAndersson #BenHutton #JeremyLauzon #DylanCoghlan #AkiraSchmid #CarterHart #AdinHill #NicDowd #WilliamKarlsson #RyanCraig #UtahMammoth #AnaheimDucks #ColoradoAvalanche #CarolinaHurricanes #DallasStars #MinnesotaWild #WinnipegJets #CalgaryFlames #PhiladelphiaFlyers #WashingtonCapitals #NewYorkRangers #TheAHL.com #HendersonSilverKnights

The Stanley Cup has officially been handed out, meaning the NHL off-season calendar is officially running at maximum velocity! Dustin Nielson is anchor-locked in the studio alongside former NHL netminder Gager to sort through a massive pile of burning questions in Oil Country... Now that there are no more pucks to be dropped on the ice, all eyes turn to the front office. Stan Bowman is staring down a chaotic summer blueprint—and the fellas are here to dig into the rumours.   On Today's Show: The Off-Season Clock Is Ticking: The playoffs are completely wrapped, which means the regular-season safety net is gone. What is management's immediate priority this week, and how fast do they need to move before the NHL Entry Draft and Free Agency completely take over the league? The Darnell Nurse Trade Puzzle: The smoke hasn't even begun to clear from #25's shocking, formal trade request. Realistically, how do the Oilers actually navigate moving a massive $9.25M cap hit with a full no-movement clause? Gager and Dusty look at his rumoured 3-to-5 team destination list, debate how much salary Edmonton will be forced to retain, and look at what a realistic roster return looks like. Oilers Need A Coach: The silence out of 104th Street regarding the open bench seat is getting deafening. Now that the Vegas Golden Knights have officially been eliminated from the postseason, will Kelly McCrimmon finally grant the Oilers permission to interview Bruce Cassidy? Or is management stuck in a holding pattern while the league's Mike Babcock investigation plays out? The guys debate the timeline, the leading candidates, and who will ultimately pull the strings behind the bench next season. Of course, they touch on John Tortorella's release from Vegas...   2 Guys & a Goalie is presented by GS Construction!

The Carolina Hurricanes are Stanley Cup champions for the first time in 20 years, and host Brenden Escott breaks down how they finished the job against Vegas and what this championship means for a franchise that has spent years building toward this moment. Brendan also discusses Jordan Staal's remarkable playoff run that earned him the Conn Smythe Trophy, while also examining the cases for other standout performers like Logan Stankoven and former Oilers forward Taylor Hall. Plus, what does this championship mean for Rod Brind'Amour's future behind the bench, and where do the Golden Knights go from here after falling short? We also look at what Carolina's success says about team building in today's NHL. In a copycat league, have the Hurricanes created a blueprint other organizations will try to follow, and which teams around the league might be on a similar trajectory? With the Stanley Cup Final now complete, attention shifts to a busy offseason. We discuss the NHL's investigation into Mike Babcock's tenure in Columbus, whether more information could emerge as the process unfolds and the latest coaching speculation surrounding Bruce Cassidy's future and potential opportunities in Edmonton or Toronto. And closer to home, we examine the growing chatter surrounding Darnell Nurse and whether there's any substance behind the trade rumors. Plus, we wrap up with the biggest under-the-radar storyline NHL fans should be watching as the offseason officially gets underway. Don't forget to subscribe to the show anywhere you get your streaming audio and follow Inside Sports on X (@InsideSports880). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

ESPN Hockey Analyst Ray Ferraro joined OverDrive to discuss the Hurricanes' triumphant run to win the Stanley Cup, the style of Carolina, Rod Brind'Amour making his mark on the franchise, Mitch Marner's postseason, John Tortorella's future with the Golden Knights, Bruce Cassidy's next steps and more.

The Stanley Cup has officially been awarded, the off-season has arrived at full speed, and we have a highly anticipated broadcast lineup today! Hernan Salas and Benny Thomson are combining forces to lead the charge. The fellas recap their wild sports weekends before diving straight into deep hockey waters, tracking the fallout of the final horn and mapping out the immediate future in Oil Country. On Today's Show: The Stanley Cup Final In Review: Now that the dust has finally settled on the ice, Hernan and Benny give their final, comprehensive thoughts on the championship series. How did the Carolina Hurricanes completely shut down the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 6? The Taylor Hall Legacy Debate: He went into Sin City and got it done. With Taylor Hall officially adding a Stanley Cup ring to his Hart Trophy resume, the boys dive headfirst into a massive hockey debate: Is Taylor Hall officially tracking toward a spot in the Hockey Hall of Fame? The Oilers Next Move: The playoff distraction is officially gone for the rest of the league, meaning the NHL off-season calendar is moving at a breakneck pace. With the draft and free agency looming, what is Stan Bowman's immediate priority to get this roster retooled? The Bruce Cassidy Sweepstakes: Now that the Golden Knights' season is officially over, will Kelly McCrimmon and the Vegas front office finally stop blocking the Oilers and grant permission to speak with Bruce Cassidy? The boys break down the contractual standstill, Edmonton's rumoured massive contract offer, and whether Cassidy remains the ultimate "Plan A" for the bench. The Oil Stream is presented by Boston Pizza!

On this episode of The Steve Dangle Podcast, sdpn is proud to once again be a part of the 5K fundraiser this June in support of The Get REAL Movement and Rainbow Railroad. We would love your support. Click here to donate: https://rainbowroad5k2026.funraise.org/team/sdpn 00:00 Carolina is one win away 57:00 Kings hire Peter 1:15:00 Werenski Trade Rumours 1:19:00 Babcock updates 1:31:00 The Leafs & Bruce Cassidy 1:47:00 Darnell Nurse wants out 1:56:00 The Cale Maker guarantee 2:01:00 Jake Debrusk to the Sens? 2:05:00 Cliff Fletcher Visit this episode's sponsors: Exclusive $25-off Carver Mat at ⁠http://auraframes.com/sdp⁠. Promo code SDP Canada's game

(00:00-28:48) The Jackson Burkett coaching tree. Darren Pang, Rich Gould, and Robert Thomas are going to join the program today. Cards lose. Carolina takes Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final. Lillith Khan. People stuck in the air at Six Flags. The apology department. Old man noises. Iggy's 72 day hat marathon. People actually listen to this show. Plowsy's weight and the mile run.(28:56-52:02) McGreevy has two songs about him. Texters holding the 2Fox accountable. Water breaks in the World Cup. Breakfast update from Toronto. Airport grievances. Cards going with Dobbins and the six man rotation. Gorman already has more career strikeouts than Tony Gwynn. Montreal Expos and Olympic Stadium. Steve is on the line and wants to talk Nolan Gorman.(52:12-1:21:30) Joined by the great Darren Pang. We miss Panger in St. Louis. Panger misses Doug, but not Martin. Martin's roast of Panger. The 7 year anniversary of the Blues winning the Stanley Cup. What's Panger's most vivid memory of that night? Ope, we lost Panger. He's back. The Blues did a great job on including everyone. Berube's pre-game speech. COVID ruined the Blues chance to repeat. Bruce Cassidy getting fired just before the playoffs. Great SCF thus far. Golf questions coming in for Panger. His son's pig. Games that flew under the radar during the Cup run. Wayne Gretzky changing Panger's golf game.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Jackson Burkett coaching tree. Darren Pang, Rich Gould, and Robert Thomas are going to join the program today. Cards lose. Carolina takes Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final. Lillith Khan. People stuck in the air at Six Flags. The apology department. Old man noises. Iggy's 72 day hat marathon. People actually listen to this show. Plowsy's weight and the mile run.McGreevy has two songs about him. Texters holding the 2Fox accountable. Water breaks in the World Cup. Breakfast update from Toronto. Airport grievances. Cards going with Dobbins and the six man rotation. Gorman already has more career strikeouts than Tony Gwynn. Montreal Expos and Olympic Stadium. Steve is on the line and wants to talk Nolan Gorman.Joined by the great Darren Pang. We miss Panger in St. Louis. Panger misses Doug, but not Martin. Martin's roast of Panger. The 7 year anniversary of the Blues winning the Stanley Cup. What's Panger's most vivid memory of that night? Ope, we lost Panger. He's back. The Blues did a great job on including everyone. Berube's pre-game speech. COVID ruined the Blues chance to repeat. Bruce Cassidy getting fired just before the playoffs. Great SCF thus far. Golf questions coming in for Panger. His son's pig. Games that flew under the radar during the Cup run. Wayne Gretzky changing Panger's golf game.Pretty Woman. USMNT kicks off in The World Cup tonight. Only 8 countries have won the World Cup. Getting iced. Doug with deportation questions. Buzz Balls. Doug's never had a cigarette. Energy drinks. Audio of Stephen A. Smith chastising Knicks fans for their behavior. Doug wants people to behave themselves.Look, Doug, it's Uncle Rich. Rich Gould joins us. Iggy the angry Easter bunny. Rich came with gifts for Doug's grandson. There's A Snake Down There. You're never too young to learn things. We need to get him on a book tour. Rich has some more books in the holster ready to go. What keeps Rich busy these days? Rich hasn't had a cigarette either. Travel ball out the womb. Chairman's down on The Little League World Series. Fire in the hole. The story of Rich not wanting to work Fridays.Rich isn't watching much Cardinal baseball. Calling Cardinal games 98-06. Giving hitting advice to Delino Deshields. Riding in a cab with Ron Gant. Rich wants to make country music. He hasn't heard Navy Caps on the Road. Doug teaches Rich AI. Too injured to play golf. Roller Derby.Uncle Rich gets to hear Navy Caps on the Road for the first time. And he loves it! Little kids and Nick Siriani love his book. Teachers love guest speaker day. The genesis of Angry Iggy & The Fan Show. Rich is in the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame. Rich taught Rush Limbaugh everything he knew about television.Mike & The Mechanics. NBA Final and Stanley Cup Finals games this weekend.Drops of the Week & Design Aire Heating & Cooling EMOTDJoined by Robert Thomas to talk about the 7 year anniversary of the Blues winning The Cup. Feels like he's figuring some things out in his golf fame. Spending more time in St. Louis this summer. Winning The Cup at the age of 19. The confidence that team had that year. Chief's famous speech before Game 7. Feeling good about the team that's coming back for next year. Watching this year's NHL playoffs.Robby Thomas big Jackson guy apparently. So What'd Your Grandma Think featuring Torts.And the winner of the Design Aire Heating & Cooling EMOTD is...See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this episode of The Chris Johnston show, Julian McKenzie and Chris Johnston go over a variety of topics including: (00:00) Mike Babcock investigation and how likely he will be Oilers head coach (13:30) Darnell Nurse wants out of Edmonton (22:00) Dylan Larkin, his request and other players that might want out of their teams (36:20) Leafs coaching update and if Toronto could wait for Bruce Cassidy (41:00) Hart Trophy (52:00) Stanley Cup Final (54:30) Stick Taps TODAY'S SPONSOR: SHADY RAYS - Go to ⁠http://shadyrays.com⁠ and use code SDP for 50% off 2+ pairs of polarized sunglasses. Watch all episodes of The Chris Johnston Show here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLk7FZfwCEifwZnM5KxOFlm0lQjkEheLw Buy CJ Show merch: https://sdpnshop.ca/collections/cj-show Follow us on Instagram: @reporterchris @jkamckenzie and @sdpnsports Follow us on X: @reporterchris @jkamckenzie @sdpnsports Reach out to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.sdpn.ca/sales⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to connect with our sales team Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Los Angeles Kings have turned to Peter Laviolette as their new head coach, a move that feels like a logical short-term fit for a team looking to remain competitive while its young core continues to develop. In Edmonton, reports that several Oilers stars played a major role in interviewing Mike Babcock have sparked debate about how much influence players should have in coaching hires and where the balance of power lies between the dressing room and management. The Babcock process remains in limbo with no clear timeline for the league's review, leading to questions about whether the Oilers could revisit Bruce Cassidy if things fall apart, or whether they already know Vegas won't permit that conversation. Meanwhile, the Stanley Cup Final is tied after Carolina's Game 4 win, powered by two more goals from captain Jordan Staal, who has been a dominant force at age 37 with five goals in four games and countless key faceoff victories. The series has produced an incredible 33 goals through four games, the second-highest total in Final history at that stage, fueled by relentless pressure and goaltending that has been solid but hardly dominant. Game 5 X-factors, Tims Hockey Challenge and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join Bryan Hayes, Jeff O'Neill and Jamie McLennan for Hour 2 on OverDrive! The guys are joined by TSN Golf Analyst and former PGA Tour Golfer Graham DeLaet to discuss the loaded field at the RBC Canadian Open, which Canadians he expects to make some noise, how Brooks Koepka's game translate to this course, and the future of LIV Golf. Next, TSN Hockey Analyst Frank Corrado joins the show to give his thoughts on the Mike Babcock to Edmonton storyline, if the Leafs should consider interviewing Bruce Cassidy, Jordan Staal's case for the Conn Smythe, and which players need to step up in the final stretch of the Cup Final. Bryan then shares his FanDuel Best Bets.

TSN Hockey Analyst Frank Corrado joins the guys to chat whether Mike Babcock is a good fit for the Edmonton Oilers, if the Leafs should consider Bruce Cassidy for their coaching vacancy, what he makes of the Stanley Cup Final thus far, Jordan Staal's case for the Conn Smythe trophy, Brett Howden's spectacular goal-scoring run these playoffs, and which players need to step it up for both Carolina and Vegas to wrap up the series.

Join Bryan Hayes, Jeff O'Neill and Jamie McLennan for Hour 1 on OverDrive! The guys are on set at the RBC Canadian Open from TPC Toronto, PGA Tour Golfer Ashton McCulloch joins to discuss playing at the tournament and representing Canada, the Hurricanes tying the Stanley Cup Final against the Golden Knights, Carolina's goaltending choices, the NHL's viewpoint of Mike Babcock's future with the Oilers and Bruce Cassidy's perspective on the Maple Leafs' coaching position.

Join Bryan Hayes, Jeff O'Neill and Jamie McLennan for Hour 1 on OverDrive! The guys are around the set at TPC Toronto at Osprey Valley at the RBC Canadian Open, PGA Tour Golfers Mackenzie Hughes joins to discuss playing at the tournament and Brooks Koepka on playing on the PGA Tour, his performance on the tour and the positive perspective on the course. They dive into Mike Babcock's potential future with the Oilers, the direction in Edmonton and Bruce Cassidy's next steps.

Rumours continue to swirl that Mike Babcock could be the next head coach of the Edmonton Oilers, a surprising development given his recent comments about being retired and the controversy surrounding his exits from Toronto and Columbus. The belief is that key Oilers leaders, including Connor McDavid and Zach Hyman, may have supported the idea, with Edmonton seemingly accepting that Bruce Cassidy is no longer a realistic option. In Toronto, Joe Pavelski has emerged as a potential coaching candidate, with comparisons being drawn to Martin St. Louis' successful jump behind the bench in Montreal, although the Leafs would be attempting the experiment from a far different competitive position. Meanwhile, frustration has boiled over in Detroit as Dylan Larkin has reportedly requested a trade, providing a three-team wish list of Florida, Vegas and Minnesota after years of playoff disappointment and another painful late-season collapse. On the ice, the Stanley Cup Final continues to deliver incredible drama, highlighted by Game 3 in which Carolina fell behind 4-0 before mounting a remarkable comeback to force overtime, all while maintaining its composure through the adversity. Mitch Marner stole the spotlight early with a natural hat trick and 10-shot performance that showcased a rarely seen shooter's mentality, though his heroics were ultimately overshadowed by the game's wild momentum swings and Vegas' eventual victory. Plus, who starts in goal for the Canes in a pivotal Game 4?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee kick off with the news out of Edmonton as the Oilers seem poised to hire Mike Babcock as their next head coach. Then, MSG analyst and CEO of Clear Sight Analytics, Steve Valiquette (8:25), stops by to help tee up Game 4 between the Golden Knights and Hurricanes. He breaks down the first three games by the numbers, why Carolina should turn to Brandon Bussi, and why Mitch Marner has found more playoff success in Vegas than in Toronto. After, they get into a Stanley Cup Final-themed edition of Grill Marks! Finally, Nick, Justin and Sam discuss Bruce Cassidy's narrowing options, Michael McCarron signing a six-year extension with the Wild, and potential trade packages for Dylan Larkin. 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.

It's Friday afternoon, which means a fresh episode of Oilersnation Radio is ready to massage your eardrums with an hour of off-season Oilers talk. On today's podcast, the fellas discussed the Mike Babcock coaching hire, the public's reaction to the move, line combinations, and more.We kicked off the Tuesday emergency episode of ONR with a look at the Oilers' decision to bring in Mike Babcock as their new head coach. After weeks of hearing Bruce Cassidy's name as the main target for the job, it was a stunning development to see Mike Babcock's name attached to the team, given all of the recent history and baggage associated with this specific candidate. While there's zero doubt about the resume, the reality is that not much has gone well for Babcock since winning with Detroit nearly 20 years ago. Needless to say, the fanbase's reaction was as spicy as expected, and that's why we gathered for an emergency episode of ONR to break things down.Sticking with the Babcock conversation, we looked back at some of his coaching controversies and wondered whether the Oilers will be asking for him to change, or if the franchise is expecting that same guy to show up and turn things around. Given the franchise's messaging that they wanted a firmer approach behind the bench, it always seemed like it would be a short list of candidates, but the boys certainly didn't think there was a world where Babcock was the solution. Finally, we wrapped up the Tuesday episode of ONR with a quick update on some of the drama that's kicked up at Nation HQ over the last week, including the growing Duck Mystery and the fallout from the office World Cup draft.

TSN Hockey Insider Darren Dreger joined OverDrive to discuss Dylan Larkin requesting a trade from the Red Wings, the complexity of navigating a player's trade request for management, Peter Laviolette and Patrick Roy's potential fit as Maple Leafs head coach, the latest around University of Denver head coach David Carle and Former Vegas Golden Knights head coach Bruce Cassidy.

Carolina finds itself in a near must-win situation in Game 2, as headed to Vegas down 0-2 seems like too big of a hill to climb for any team.D espite neither side being thrilled with its Game 1 performance, Vegas showed why their confidence is at an all-time high, recovering from an early 2-0 deficit and continuing a stretch in which they haven’t lost in two weeks. John Tortorella earned praise for his in-game adjustments, while the Hurricanes’ top line remained largely ineffective. Both Ray and Dregs expect stronger outings from the goaltenders and are leaning toward a Carolina bounce-back, though they agree the margin between the teams remains razor thin. Off the ice, Peter Laviolette and Patrick Roy have advanced in Toronto’s coaching search, though the Leafs’ direction remains unclear compared to Edmonton’s more defined approach; Roy’s recent success developing top prospect Peter Schaefer could be a factor with Toronto holding the first overall pick. Meanwhile, the Oilers continue to wait on the coaching market, raising questions about whether Edmonton is willing to hold out for Bruce Cassidy, or if a backup candidate is already in place. In Nashville, the Predators landed a major front-office hire by prying Chris MacFarland away from Colorado with a lucrative deal, giving him the opportunity to build a team backed by ownership willing to spend to improve the team.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Schopp and Bulldog react to the news of Dylan Larkin wanting out of Detroit and what the chances are of the Sabres being a destination for Larkin. They also talk about Vegas deciding to fire Bruce Cassidy just 8 games away from the playoffs

In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman unpack an amazing Game 1 between the Carolina Hurricanes and Vegas Golden Knights. Afterwards, the guys delve into the Nashville Predators making Chris MacFarland their new GM (23:00). They also talk about news regarding Commissioner Gary Bettman's future with the NHL (32:00) before unpacking the newly announced All-Star Game format (35:00). Elliotte provides an update on Bruce Cassidy (39:00). They check in on LA and Toronto's head coaching search (43:00). The Final Thought focuses on the Vancouver Canucks officially hiring Manny Malhotra as their next head coach (47:00).  Kyle and Elliotte answer your questions and comments in the Thought Line presented by BetMGM (50:24). Listen to all the 32 Thoughts music here. Email the podcast at 32thoughts@sportsnet.ca or call the Thought Line at 1-833-311-3232 and leave us a voicemail. This podcast was produced and mixed by Dominic Sramaty and hosted by Elliotte Friedman & Kyle Bukauskas. 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

Its Stanley Cup Final time! Nick and Mac are back to get you set for the showdown between the Vegas Golden Knights and the Carolina Hurricanes. They start off the episode by naming five thing they would rather have happen than the Hurricanes winning the Cup, listing some of the greatest toys from their childhood, and the Finns capturing the World Championship in overtime. They also dive into the awkward situation with Bruce Cassidy and the Knights (sick band name), the goaltending matchup in the Cup Final, and the best storylines the series has to offer.   Chapters   00:00 Stanley Cup Final Preview 06:06 Nostalgia for Childhood Toys 11:54 Avalanche's Playoff Performance Discussion 16:58 Coaching Changes and Team Dynamics 20:54 The Cutthroat Nature of Professional Sports 23:48 Previewing the Stanley Cup Final 24:23 Analyzing Team Strengths and Weaknesses 28:04 Expectations for the Stanley Cup Final 29:59 Goaltending Matchup Insights 32:27 Storylines and Predictions for the Final 34:55 Trivia and Player Connections   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this episode of The Steve Dangle Podcast, sdpn is proud to once again be a part of the 5K fundraiser this June in support of The Get REAL Movement and Rainbow Railroad. We would love your support. Click here to donate: https://rainbowroad5k2026.funraise.org/team/sdpn 00:00 The Leafs make more front office hires 26:30 A Max Domi update 31:00 Kelly McCrimmon speaks 46:00 Kent Hughes unprompted on the Leafs 50:00 A John Tortorella puff piece 1:09:00 Will Colorado fire Bednar? 1:13:00 Bruce Cassidy is unhappy with sitting out 1:23:00 Brendan Gallagher is done in Montreal 1:26:00 Jack Pridham is traded to Tampa 1:34:00 Montreal's season is over 1:44:00 Adam and the Winnipeg Jets 1:46:00 Canada doesn't medal at the World Championships 2:01:00 Claude Lemieux's family donates his brain to science Visit this episode's sponsors: Exclusive $25-off Carver Mat at ⁠http://auraframes.com/sdp⁠. Promo code SDP If you're thinking of starting therapy, give BetterHelp a try. Visit ⁠https://www.betterhelp.com/sdp⁠ today to get 10% off your first month. That's ⁠https://www.betterhelp.com/sdp⁠. Head to http://fabletics.com/SDP and sign up as a VIP to get 80% off everything! Canada's game

On this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman pay tribute to Claude Lemieux following his sudden passing.  The guys unpack the surgical play of the Carolina Hurricanes as they push the Montreal Canadiens to the brink of elimination (5:00). They talk about a league memo regarding trades between now and the lead up to free agency (25:00). Kyle and Elliotte look ahead to the NHL Draft Combine in Buffalo (32:16). They also talk about where things stand between the Vancouver Canucks and Manny Malhotra (34:16) plus Jay Woodcroft and the Toronto Maple Leafs (35:52). The Final Thought focuses on the Bruce Cassidy saga in Vegas as things start to play out publicly (39:44 ).  Kyle and Elliotte answer your questions and comments in the Thought Line (45:32). Today we highlight MIINA and her track Archetypal Life. Check out her music here. Listen to all the 32 Thoughts music here. Email the podcast at 32thoughts@sportsnet.ca or call the Thought Line at 1-833-311-3232 and leave us a voicemail. This podcast was produced and mixed by Dominic Sramaty and hosted by Elliotte Friedman & Kyle Bukauskas. 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

Riley Cote and Derek Settlemyre discuss the latest breaking news going on in the NHL and hockey world including the death of Claude Lemieux, the Hurricanes vs Canadiens series, the Flyers giving up on Shayne Gostisbehere, John Tortorella and Carter Hart going to the Stanley Cup Finals with Vegas, Mitch Marner thriving away from Toronto, the Avalanche getting swept, the Golden Knights not allowing Bruce Cassidy to interview with other teams, and Craig Berube's firing by the Maple Leafs. Go to gt-wholesale.com and use coupon code "nasty" for 15% off. Nasty Knuckles is a Baller Sports Network production, created by co-hosts, Riley Cote and Derek "Nasty" Settlemyre. The show features a mix of interviews, never before heard story-telling, hockey-talk, and maybe some pranks... The guys bring in some of the biggest names in the hockey world for your enjoyment! Make sure to check back every week as the guys release a new episode weekly!►Click here to shop our latest merch: nastyknuckles.com/shop► Follow the show on Twitter: https://twitter.com/NastyKnuckles► Follow Riley Cote on Twitter: https://twitter.com/rileycote32► Follow Riley Cote on Instagram: https://instagram.com/rileycote32► Follow Derek Settlemyre on Twitter: https://twitter.com/dnastyworld► Follow Derek Settlemyre on Instagram: https://instagram.com/dnastyworl Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Boomer, Pinder and Rhett are joined by TSN's Darren Dreger for another edition of The Insider Hotline as the guys bounce around some of the biggest stories happening around the NHL right now. The conversation starts with David Carle and whether the jump to the NHL could finally be coming before shifting into the growing questions surrounding Jared Bednar and the future of the Colorado Avalanche after another brutal playoff exit. Could major changes be coming in Colorado? The guys also get into Kelly McCrimmon and the reaction around Vegas refusing to let Bruce Cassidy interview for the Edmonton job, plus what that says about how aggressive Vegas operates compared to the rest of the league. From there, the conversation shifts to the future of Rasmus Andersson and whether Vegas could already be thinking extension if a move eventually happens. Dreger also shares his thoughts on the NHL Draft, whether Toronto would ever seriously consider moving the first overall pick, Evan Bouchard getting rocked at Worlds, Memorial Cup storylines and the growing CHL/NCAA conversation that could completely reshape junior hockey moving forward.Youtube Link: https://youtu.be/Au_erE3U8S8#nhl #nhlshorts #nhlplayoffs #nhlpredictions #nhlhockey #nhlpicks #stanleycup #stanleycupfinal #vegasgoldenknights CHECK OUT OUR STUFF ⬇️BARN BURNER MERCHhttps://nationgear.ca/collections/shirts/FlamesnationBARN BURNER SHORTS https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLj_bcGtvvo-cW2DHEDZ6dEO5ePDmlhZc9&si=jo8iNGxT4ImhS2Y8

Let's do this! The Cult of Hockey podcast. By the Faithful! And for the Faithful! Tonight, Kurt Leavins and David Staples of the Edmonton Journal dig into the latest on Evan Bouchard's concussion, the Kelly McCrimmon, Bruce Cassidy fiasco, the Oilers looking at Peter Laviolette, Mike Babock, and Craig Berube for head coach, and the futures of Connor Murphy, Jack Roslovic, Max Jones, Tristan Jarry, Spencer Stastney, Trent Frederic, Kasperi Kapanen, Connor Ingram and others with the Oilers.

*Disclaimer*There is some noticeable audio feedback at 03:00- 20:18. That is on producer Reece and will not happen again I apologize for the impact on your listening!It's Friday afternoon, which means a fresh episode of Oilersnation Radio is ready to massage your eardrums with an hour of off-season Oilers talk. On today's podcast, the fellas discussed the Oilers' coaching situation, Evan Bouchard's injury at Worlds, the Conference Finals, line combinations, and more.We kicked off the Friday episode of ONR with a delicious debate about whether or not the boys have a problem with the Oilers allowing their players to participate in the World Championships, given what happened to Evan Bouchard yesterday against the USA. While it's definitely unfortunate to see that Bouchard got injured, the boys made a good case for why he should have gone to this tournament, given his hopes of playing for the Canadian Olympic team. Shifting gears, the boys looked at the latest news on the Oilers' coaching search, including quotes from Kelly McCrimmon and Bruce Cassidy after they were asked about the situation. Despite Kelly McCrimmon saying the Oilers leaked the story and that they don't want to talk about this any further, Vegas' GM keeps booking himself for radio appearances where he invariably gets asked about it. Needless to say, this situation keeps getting weirder as more details become available. Finally, we wrapped up the Friday episode of ONR with another round of Ask the Idiots, betting talk for our friends at bet365, and Hot and Cold Performers to look back on the week that was. With the conference finals nearly wrapped up, the guys spent the bulk of the podcast moving through a range of topics, most related to the Oilers' needs for the off-season, some not, but that's the way things go on the Friday episode of ONR.

On Episode 650 of Spittin' Chiclets, Former Golden Knights Head Coach Bruce Cassidy stops in to talk about getting Vegas through the season, the in's and outs of leaving Vegas, and much more. Later, Mr. Game 7 himself, Justin Williams joins the crew to talk about Carolina and what they need to do to win this series and move on to the finals. All this and more on this weeks episode. 00:01:27 - Vegas Sweep 00:38:21 - Bruce Cassidy 01:08:19 - Carolina Vs. Montreal 01:15:33 - Justin Williams 01:40:32 - Quick Hits 01:42:56 - RA's World Support the Show: PINK WHITNEY: Go get a bottle of Pink Whitney.  Pinkies UP! RUGIET: Get 15% off the breakthrough brain-and-body ED treatment at https://Rugiet.com/Chiclets ATHLETIC BREWING COMPANY: Go to https://Athleticbrewing.com/CHICLETS to find stores near you and get 15% off your first order. Terms and conditions and certain limitations apply.  STELLA BLUE: Get yours now at https://stellabluecoffee.com, Amazon and select retailers across the country. LUCY: LUCY is the only pouch that delivers long-lasting, on-demand flavor. Find a store near you at LUCY.CO/STORES or get it shipped with 20% off your first order at LUCY.CO/CHICLETS using code CHICLETS. Canadians, check CA.LUCY.CO to find a store near you. LUCY products are only for adults of legal age, and every customer is age-verified. Warning, this product contains nicotine. Nicotine is an addictive chemical.You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Netflix. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/schiclets

Vegas Golden Knights General Manager Kelly McCrimmon joined OverDrive to discuss the Golden Knights advancing to the Stanley Cup Final, the team's journey throughout the season, Mitch Marner's dominance and role for the roster, his impressive run in the playoffs, John Tortorella's coaching impact, blocking Bruce Cassidy on coaching and more.

Join Bryan Hayes, Jamie McLennan and Jason Strudwick for Hour 1 on OverDrive! The guys discuss the Hurricanes' win against the Canadiens and the team on the brink of elimination, remembering Claude Lemieux and the outlook of Canadian teams in the NHL. Vegas Golden Knights General Manager Kelly McCrimmon joins to discuss the Golden Knights advancing to the Stanley Cup Final, Mitch Marner's excellence and blocking Bruce Cassidy to interview with the Oilers.

Matt and Ty are back with a new episode to go in depth on the Bruins' options for offseason moves and discuss the latest around the NHL. Timestamps below.1:04 -- The Bruins are well-positioned to make a trade to bring in high-end talent, without giving up all their valuable assets. the guys go in-depth on what such a move may look like and the potential roadblocks that the team faces in their quest to make an impact addition.43:12 -- The guys touch on the three teams left in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Which team-building approach will win out? What's the best-case scenario for the Bruins?53:50 -- Bruce Cassidy can't interview with other teams because the Golden Knights are blocking him. Why are they doing this?Subscribe to the Sports Hub Underground wherever you get your podcasts.Apple: https://apple.co/3AICTPRSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5l6FntxFtSwMhuQJxwuAq3YouTube: https://bit.ly/43PmhYVRSS: https://rss.art19.com/sports-hub-undergroundSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This (now fully offseason) Detroit Red Wings podcast digs into Sebastian Cossa trade rumors, Carter Bear's Memorial Cup run, and what's next for Red Wings prospects this offseason. News and analysis also covers Lucas Raymond & MBN at the World Championships, Nate Danielson, and a look at the 2026 Red Wings draft board. (00:00) - Intro Emmitt Finnie: international superstar. Setting the table for an offseason loaded with prospect storylines, trade chatter, and Stanley Cup playoff drama. (05:35) - Grand Rapids Griffins Season Ends A second-round exit stings, plus what it means for Sebastian Cossa's stock and the Willender roster crunch. (16:20) - World Championships Update Lucas Raymond sits second in tournament scoring, Emmitt Finnie wins Player of the Game for Canada, MBN and Tralmaks head over, Moritz Seider, Johansson, and others roll on. (21:55) - Carter Bear at the Memorial Cup Bear scores again as Everett rolls - why he's the prospect Detroit needs in Grand Rapids next season (or maybe in Hockeytown?). (26:55) - Nate Danielson Concerns Why a top-10 pick has to produce, and what the realistic range of outcomes looks like now for Danielson. (37:00) - Sebastian Cossa Trade Rumors Frank Seravalli's comments, the Edmonton fit, and whether an Isaac Howard-for-Cossa swap makes sense for Steve Yzerman. (49:35) - Stanley Cup Playoffs Update & Vegas Off-Ice Drama Carolina wakes up, Vegas goes up 2-0 on Colorado without Cale Makar, and the chaos continues. The NHL upholds Vegas's fine and lost second-round pick, plus the Bruce Cassidy coaching situation. (57:20) - Draft Profile: Chase Reid The right-shot defender headed to Michigan State and whether he belongs in the top tier with McKenna and Schaefer. (1:03:10) - Draft Profile: Mathis Preston Brad's guy. A dynamic WHL winger who could be sitting there at pick 47 - exactly the swing Steve Yzerman's roster needs. (1:10:00) - Overtime / Patron Questions EP40 fit's, Tolvanen reclamation talk, Dorofeyev offer sheet dreams, and definitive Red Wings moments. --- This episode is brought to you by Hims. Visit hims.com/wingedwheel for your personalized hair loss treatment options. Support the show: Patreon.com/WingedWheelPodcast Head over to wingedwheelpodcast.com to find all the ways to listen, how to support the show, and so much more!

TSN Hockey Insider Darren Dreger joined OverDrive to discuss Auston Matthews' future with the Maple Leafs, the ways to improve the roster in Toronto, David Carle's potential role as head coach, Cale Makar's injury timeline to return, the Golden Knights' perception in the league, Bruce Cassidy's future and more.

In this episode of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman begin with the Vancouver Canucks letting go of head coach Adam Foote. The coaching discussions continue with the Vegas Golden Knights as they seem reluctant to allow Bruce Cassidy to interview with other teams (10:30). In New Jersey, Sheldon Keefe keeps his job under new boss Sunny Mehta (24:00). The fellas check in on Boone Jenner and Charlie Coyle in Columbus (31:00). The Final Thought looks ahead to the Conference Finals matchups in the Stanley Cup Playoffs (34:30). Kyle and Elliotte answer your questions and comments in The Thought Line (1:00:33). Listen to all the 32 Thoughts music here. Email the podcast at 32thoughts@sportsnet.ca or call the Thought Line at 1-833-311-3232 and leave us a voicemail. This podcast was produced and mixed by Dominic Sramaty and hosted by Elliotte Friedman & Kyle Bukauskas. 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

On this episode of The Chris Johnston show, Julian McKenzie and Chris Johnston go over a variety of topics including: (00:00) Breaking down the Golden Knights fine/loss of second round pick (09:30) What's the availability of Bruce Cassidy? (17:00) Latest on Maple Leafs coaching search (27:30) Canucks front office shuffle & coaching change? (37:30) Alex Tuch & free agency (40:30) Quinn Hughes (44:30) Conference Finals (53:30) Ask CJ TODAYS SPONSORS: SHADY RAYS - Go to http://shadyrays.com and use code SDP for 50% off 2+ pairs of polarized sunglasses. SHOPIFY: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial today at http://shopify.com/johnston Watch all episodes of The Chris Johnston Show here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLk7FZfwCEifwZnM5KxOFlm0lQjkEheLw Buy CJ Show merch: https://sdpnshop.ca/collections/cj-show Follow us on Instagram: @reporterchris @jkamckenzie and @sdpnsports Follow us on X: @reporterchris @jkamckenzie @sdpnsports Reach out to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.sdpn.ca/sales⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to connect with our sales team Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Vancouver Canucks cleaned house by firing Adam Foote and the entire coaching staff just days after naming Ryan Johnson GM, continuing a full organizational reset despite the costly decision to eat two years remaining on the coaches’ contracts. Attention now turns to Manny Malhotra as a possible head coach candidate, creating a potentially awkward wrinkle with his son Caleb viewed as a realistic option for Vancouver at third overall in the draft. Elsewhere, the NHL coaching carousel continues in Toronto, Los Angeles and Edmonton, where the Oilers remain interested in Bruce Cassidy while also initiating talks with Craig Berube. Montreal eliminated Buffalo in Game 7 overtime behind strong goaltending from Jakub Dobes, while some of Buffalo’s top players — including Alex Tuch — failed to deliver in key moments and Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen was questioned for allowing the OT winner by Alex Newhook. Carolina now enters the Eastern Conference Final after a 12-day layoff that could initially create some rust, though the rest should benefit Frederik Andersen most. The Hurricanes’ depth advantage over a tired, short-benched Montreal squad appears to be significant. Out West, Vegas heads into the Western Conference Final against Colorado with injury concerns surrounding Mark Stone, and even if he returns, the Avalanche are viewed by most as the deeper and more complete team.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman open the podcast by unpacking the firing of Kris Knoblauch by the Edmonton Oilers and the pursuit of Bruce Cassidy as his replacement. The boys then react to the Vancouver Canucks hiring the Sedin twins as CoPOHO's and Ryan Johnson as GM (20:00). They talk about the Maple Leafs letting go of Craig Berube as their head coach and who could be his replacement (38:30). Kyle and Elliotte talk about Macklin Celebrini retaining the captaincy for Team Canada at the IIHF Worlds (41:30). They talk about Matthew Schaefer winning the Calder Trophy for Rookie of the Year (48:00). The Final Thought focuses on the Philadelphia Flyers locker cleanout day (50:00).  In the second segment Kyle and Elliotte analyze Game 5 between the Sabres and Canadiens (53:30). They also break down the Vegas Golden Knights eliminating the Anaheim Ducks in Game 6 (1:15:30). They talk about the Avs finishing off the Wild in five games (1:21:00).  Today we highlight Montreal's The Liquor Store and their track Too Fine To Ignore. Check their music out here. Listen to all the 32 Thoughts music here. Email the podcast at 32thoughts@sportsnet.ca or call the Thought Line at 1-833-311-3232 and leave us a voicemail. This podcast was produced and mixed by Dominic Sramaty and hosted by Elliotte Friedman & Kyle Bukauskas. 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

In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman begin by unpacking the Edmonton Oilers messy coaching situation after asking for permission to interview Bruce Cassidy. The fellas then switch to Vancouver as it appears Ryan Johnson and the Sedin twins are set to take over the hockey operations department (15:00). Kyle and Elliotte talk about Chayka and Sundin trying to meet with Matthews and other players (23:00). The guys talk about Charlie Coyle extending with the Columbus Blue Jackets (25:00). Kyle and Elliotte analyze game 4 between the Sabres and Canadiens (34:00),  game 5 between the Ducks and Golden Knights (41:00), and game 4 between the Wild and Avs (47:00). The boys wrap the segment talking about Macklin Celebrini being named captain of team Canada at the IIHF Worlds (54:00). In the second segment Elliotte sits down with Habs goaltending phenom Jakub Dobes for a one on one interview (56:18). Listen to all the 32 Thoughts music here. Email the podcast at 32thoughts@sportsnet.ca or call the Thought Line at 1-833-311-3232 and leave us a voicemail. This podcast was produced and mixed by Dominic Sramaty and hosted by Elliotte Friedman & Kyle Bukauskas. 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

(0:00) The third hour of the show opens with thoughts on the Red Sox ahead of their series with the Philadelphia Phillies. Plus, what is Felger hearing from a “Brown Checkmark” on a possible Red Sox move? (13:06) Thoughts from the callers on the Red Sox and more! (21:27) Felger doesn't think David Pastrnak is captain material for the Bruins. Plus, Mazz's thoughts on the Golden Knights blocking the Oilers from interviewing Bruce Cassidy as a potential Head Coach. (29:49) Resetting thoughts on if the Patriots could open the 2026 season against the Seahawks in a Super Bowl rematch. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this episode we are joined by Stanley cup winning coach Bruce Cassidy. “Butch” talks being fired with just weeks left in the season, acquiring Mitch Marner, signing Carter Hart and more.Download the app today and use promo code STRICK to score SEVENTY-FIVE DOLLARS in Fantasy Bonus Entries when you play your first FIVE dollar. Must be 18+ (19+ in AL, NE; 19+) in CO for some games; 21+ in AZ, MA, and VA) and present in a state where Underdog Fantasy operates. Terms apply. Concerned with your play? Call 1-800-MY-RESET or 1-800-GAMBLER or visit www.npcgamling.org; AZ: 1-800-NEXT-STEP (1-800-639-8783) or text NEXT-STEP to 53342; NY: Call the 24/7 HOPEline at 1-877-8-HOPENY or Text HOPENY (467369)Head to policygenius.com/CAM to compare life insurance quotes from top companies and see how much you could save.Right now, Betterwild is offering our listeners up to 40% off your order at betterwild.com/CAMControl Body Odor ANYWHERE with Mando (https://shopmando.com/) and get 20% off + free shipping with promo code STRICK at shopmando.com (https://shopmando.com/) #mandopodCheck out our Sponsors!