Podcast appearances and mentions of jesse granger

Jannik Hansen joins Jamie Dodd and Thomas Drance to discuss lessons from successful organizations, the importance of scouting in a rebuild, and why he's open to the Canucks overpaying free agents to flip for future assets. Later, Jesse Granger breaks down a thrilling Stanley Cup Final, Shea Theodore's breakout postseason, and Mitch Marner's emergence as a playoff game-breaker. Plus, the guys debate Teddy Blueger's next contract, Vancouver's veteran core, and how much change is still needed this offseason. This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty and Elan CharkThe views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Nick Kypreos, Gord Stellick and Sam McKee look ahead to Game 2 between the Hurricanes and Golden Knights in the Stanley Cup Final. To help tee it up, the Athletic's Jesse Granger joins the show (5:31) to share his impressions of Game 1, John Tortorella's impact, how William Karlsson's return balances Vegas' lineup, and the team's confidence in Carter Hart. Then, Nick, Gord and Sam react to Dylan Larkin requesting a trade from the Red Wings. Finally, Canucks Central's Satiar Shah stops by (34:25) to discuss Manny Malhotra being hired as head coach in Vancouver, the organisation's process, what he brings to the bench, whether the hire pushes them to pick Caleb Malhota in the draft, and the pressure on the Sedin twins.  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.

During Hour 4 Jesse Granger from The Athletic joined the show previewing game one of the Western Conference Final between the Vegas Golden Knight and Colorado Avalanche. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In Hour 4 we were joined by The Athletic's Jesse Granger covering the Vegas Golden Knights and Thomas Drance from the Athletic covering the Vancouver Canucks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In hour two, Mike & Jason discuss more Canucks GM search news plus other hockey stories with Victory+ NHL insider Frank Seravalli (1:28), plus the boys get the latest around the Golden Knights with The Athletic Las Vegas' Jesse Granger (23:52).  This podcast is produced by Andy Cole and Greg Balloch. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

On hour two of Sportsnet Today, Patrick Dumas and Peter Klein are joined by Jesse Granger of The Athletic to dive into all the latest on the Vegas Golden Knights! Jesse brings his latest thoughts on Vegas denying the Edmonton Oilers from talking to former head coach Bruce Cassidy, his impressions of Rasmus Andersson in gold, how the team has been performing in the playoffs, and more! (21:22) The guys look back seven years ago today when Kawhi Leonard hit the biggest shot in Toronto Raptors history,  and tee you up for all the Stanley Cup Playoff action on the calendar tonight! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate. Get full Flames games and great shows like Quick 60: The Stamps Show, Wranglers Watch and more ON DEMAND.

On hour two of Sportsnet Today, Jesse Granger, a goaltending and writer for the Golden Knights for the Athletic joins Peter and Patrick to talk about the Flames and Golden Knights game Thursday night in Vegas. Jessie talks about the new coaching era in Vegas with John Tortorella coaching his second game with the Golden Knights, and the struggles that Ramus Andersson has experienced in his time in Vegas since the trade with the Flames. (20:05) Tommy Wheeldon Jr, the Head Coach and General Manager of Cavalry FC joins the show to discuss the success that Calvary FC has had in the 8 years that they have been a part of the CPL. Tommy talks about the World Cup of soccer happening with Canada having Bosnia and Herzegovina, Qatar and Switzerland in their group.   The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate. Get full Flames games and great shows like Quick 60: The Stamps Show, Wranglers Watch and more ON DEMAND.

Thomas Drance and Jamie Dodd are joined by Landon Ferraro and Jesse Granger to dissect a chaotic 24 hours in the NHL. We dive into the "preposterous" handling of Kevin Lankinen, why the Canucks' current struggles "reek of incompetence," and the shockwaves of John Tortorella taking over in Vegas. Plus, we debate if Bruce Cassidy's shelf life expired and where the Stanley Cup-winning coach lands next. This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty and Elan CharkThe views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

During Hour 4 The Athletic's Jesse Granger joined the show previewing tonight's Oilers-Golden Knights game in Las Vegas. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In Hour 4 we were joined by The Athletic's Jesse Granger covering the Vegas Golden Knights and Toronto Blue Jays PxP broadcaster Ben Shulman. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic's Jesse Granger joins to discuss the Vegas Golden Knights trade for Rasmus Andersson. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In hour 4 of the show The Athletic's Jesse Granger joins to discuss The Golden Knights trade for Rasmus Andersson, Yahoo Sports Frank Schwab discussing the NFL Divisional games. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On hour two of Sportsnet Today, Patrick Dumas and Peter Klein are joined by Vegas Golden Knights writer Jesse Granger to dive into the Vegas point of view of the Rasmus Andersson trade! Jesse brings his thoughts on why Vegas is seemingly always able to bring in top targets, where Andersson fits in with the Golden Knights, and what the Flames are getting in Zach Whitecloud.(26:48) Patrick and Peter break down everything we saw from the NFL's Divisional Playoff round as the Buffalo Bills bow out early again, and more as the Final Four in the NFL are set for the Conference Championships.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate. Get full Flames games and great shows like Quick 60: The Stamps Show, Wranglers Watch and more ON DEMAND.

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Frank Seravalli (2:10). They discuss Marner's first game against his old team tonight, where this game ranks amongst players playing against their former teams, Marner's legacy in Toronto, Rick Bowness replacing Dean Evason as head coach of the Blue Jackets, who is the next coach on the hot seat, and much more. Then, Jesse Granger joins the show (26:11) to discuss how Marner has fit in with Vegas, how both teams view this game, Nic Roy's legacy in Las Vegas, how the Golden Knights look between the pipes, Carter Hart's return, and more. Finally, Ailish and Justin react to the Kyle Tucker rumours floating around the baseball world. 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.

During Hour 4 we were joined by Jesse granger from The Athletic covering the Golden Knights to discuss Jack Eichel's contract discussion. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In Hour 4 we were joined by Jesse Granger from The Athletic covering the Golden Knights, and went In or Out. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hour 3 of the Big Show with George Rusic & Matt Rose is on demand! To kick off the hour the guys continue the conversation with Brent Krahn. The guys go around the room and give their sensible Flames takes for the year. (25:32) Later, the guys continue their offseason review series! Jesse Granger joins the show to talk all things Vegas Golden Knights!The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

In hour three, Mike & Jason chat with The Athletic Las Vegas' Jesse Granger (1:17) on the start of the Mitch Marner era and what to expect from the Golden Knights next season, plus the boys tell us what they learned (27:00). This podcast is produced by Andy Cole and Greg Balloch. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

With one day to go before NHL Free Agency, Jesse Granger and Rob Rossi discuss the flurry of trades, signings and buyouts leading up to Free Agency. The guys along with the Athletic's Shayna Goldman take a closer look at the intriguing names including Mitch Marner, Brad Marchand, Aaron Ekblad, Brock Boeser, Nikolaj Ehlers, Jake Allen, Corey Perry, Vladislav Gavrikov and Ivan Provorov who look to cash in, with Free Agency beginning at 12 noon Eastern on July 1st. Hosts: Jesse Granger and Rob RossiWith: Shayna GoldmanExecutive Producer: Chris FlanneryProducer: Jeff Domet Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The NHL season is over, but the action is just picking up with the NHL Draft set to begin Friday night and the opening of free agency quickly approaching next week. The Athletic's NHL insider Pierre LeBrun joins the show to discuss all the latest on pending free agents like Sam Bennett, Mitch Marner and John Tavares, the trade market for guys like Jason Robertson and Rasmus Andersson, Johnathan Toews' deal with his hometown Jets, and more. Plus, The Athletic's own Jesse Granger talks about John Gibson and the goalie trade market and Laz and Jesse compete in a little game of “Is This a Real NHL Prospect?” to close out the show.Hosts: Max Bultman and Mark LazerusWith: Pierre LeBrun and Jesse GrangerExecutive Producer: Chris FlanneryProducer: Chris Flannery Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is Connor McDavid destined to sign a free agent deal with his hometown Toronto Maple Leafs in the summer of 2026? Jesse Granger and Rob Rossi welcome Sean McIndoe to discuss. Before that, Jesse and Rob marvel at the powerhouse Florida Panthers who disposed of the Carolina Hurricanes to advance to their third straight Stanley Cup Final, and the guys wonder if the Dallas Stars have it in them to extend their Western Conference series with the Oilers.Hosts: Jesse Granger and Rob RossiWith: Sean McIndoeExecutive Producer: Chris FlanneryProducer: Jeff Domet Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off by discussing what could be in store for Giannis Antetokounmpo this offseason amidst uncertainty surrounding his future in Milwaukee. Then, the Athletic's Jesse Granger joins the show (11:25) to tee up Game 4 between the Golden Knights and Oilers and how Vegas will approach a potential series-tying game. Then, Krysten Peek of NBA Future Starts Now joins the show (25:56) live from Chicago ahead of the NBA Draft Lottery to discuss where projected no. 1 pick Cooper Flagg would fit best and who could be in play for the Raptors.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 hour three, Mike & Jason get the Golden Knights side of things from The Athletic Las Vegas' Jesse Granger (1:43), ahead of the start of tonight's Oilers VGK round two series, plus the boys tell us what they learned (27:00). This podcast is produced by Andy Cole and Greg Balloch. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Guests: Jeff Hamilton at 28:47 and Jesse Granger at 1:24:06.

Jesse Granger from the Athletic in Vegas brings a series preview of Edmonton vs Vegas from the Golden Knights perspective. Find out how the team did against the Minnesota Wild and relive memories of the feisty 2023 playoff series between the two sides. Find Jesse's work on the Athletic and follow him on X at @JesseGranger_. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kevin Gorg, EJ Hradek and Jesse Granger join Beyond the Pond as we get ready for Game 4 between the Wild and Golden Knights

 Hour 2 of the big show+ with Patrick Dumas is on demand! To kick off the hour, Patrick and GVP give their thoughts on then projected NHL playoff matches in the East and West. The guys take a look at each series and explain how they think they will play out.  (20:21) Later, Patrick is joined by Jesse Granger of the Athletic to talk all things Golden Knights! Jesse speaks on the breakout season of Pavel Dorofeyev, Jack Eichel emerging as a top 5-10 player in the NHL, Mark Stone's health, how Vegas will stack up against some other teams beyond the first round, the expected lineup ahead of tonight's game against the Flames and more!The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate. 

Alexander Ovechkin made history Sunday afternoon on Long Island, passing Wayne Gretzky as the NHL's all-time goals leader. Today, Max, Laz, and The Athletic's Dan Robson discuss Ovi's on-ice greatness, his off-ice support of Vladimir Putin, and the realities that will shape his legacy. Plus, The Athletic's Jesse Granger joins the show to talk about the sweet spot of good goaltending and great goal-scoring the league is currently in, the real key to beating a goalie nowadays, and an Eastern Conference wild card check-in to close things out.Hosts: Max Bultman and Mark LazerusWith: Dan Robson and Jesse GrangerExecutive Producer: Chris FlanneryProducer: Chris Flannery Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alexander Ovechkin made history Sunday afternoon on Long Island, passing Wayne Gretzky as the NHL's all-time goals leader. Today, Max, Laz, and The Athletic's Dan Robson discuss Ovi's on-ice greatness, his off-ice support of Vladimir Putin, and the realities that will shape his legacy. Plus, The Athletic's Jesse Granger joins the show to talk about the sweet spot of good goaltending and great goal-scoring the league is currently in, the real key to beating a goalie nowadays, and an Eastern Conference wild card check-in to close things out. Hosts: Max Bultman and Mark Lazerus With: Dan Robson and Jesse Granger Executive Producer: Chris Flannery Producer: Chris Flannery Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jesse Granger and Sean McIndoe react to history being made as Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin scores his 895th career NHL goal, breaking Wayne Gretzky's record. Ovechkin scored the goal vs. countryman Ilya Sorokin and the New York Islanders. Sean Gentille, who witnessed the historic goal live at UBS Arena in New York, stops by to add his opinion on the great feat by Ovechkin, who stands alone now as the greatest goal scorer in the history of the NHL. Hosts: Jesse Granger and Sean McIndoe With Sean Gentille Executive Producer: Chris Flannery Producer: Jeff Domet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jesse Granger and Sean McIndoe react to history being made as Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin scores his 895th career NHL goal, breaking Wayne Gretzky's record. Ovechkin scored the goal vs. countryman Ilya Sorokin and the New York Islanders. Sean Gentille, who witnessed the historic goal live at UBS Arena in New York, stops by to add his opinion on the great feat by Ovechkin, who stands alone now as the greatest goal scorer in the history of the NHL.Hosts: Jesse Granger and Sean McIndoeWith Sean GentilleExecutive Producer: Chris FlanneryProducer: Jeff Domet Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Jesse Granger to talk about what's been a shockingly "normal" season in Vegas, the defensive playing style Bruce Cassidy has them executing, Jack Eichel's campaign being deserving of both Hart and Selke votes, potential matchups for them in Round 1, and what could be in store this summer after a quiet trade deadline. If you'd like to participate in the conversation and join the community we're building over on Discord, you can do so by signing up for the Hockey PDOcast's server here: https://discord.gg/a2QGRpJc84 The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Laz and guest cohost Jesse Granger break down the wild card races in both conferences, picking which teams they want to make the playoffs and which ones will actually make it. Before that, the guys discuss the drawbacks of a potential 84-game NHL schedule and why the almost universally disliked current playoff format isn't going anywhere. Plus, a look at Jesse's goaltending tandem power rankings and this offseason's lackluster free agent goalie crop to close the show. Hosts: Mark Lazerus and Jesse Granger Executive Producer: Chris Flannery Producer: Chris Flannery Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Laz and guest cohost Jesse Granger break down the wild card races in both conferences, picking which teams they want to make the playoffs and which ones will actually make it. Before that, the guys discuss the drawbacks of a potential 84-game NHL schedule and why the almost universally disliked current playoff format isn't going anywhere. Plus, a look at Jesse's goaltending tandem power rankings and this offseason's lackluster free agent goalie crop to close the show.Hosts: Mark Lazerus and Jesse GrangerExecutive Producer: Chris FlanneryProducer: Chris Flannery Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jesse Granger and Frankie Corrado take a look at who the Stanley Cup favorites are, after the NHL trade deadline changed the balance of power in the NHL. The guys dissect the powerhouse teams, headlined by the Panthers, Stars and Oilers, and contenders in Colorado, Winnipeg, Carolina, Toronto, Tampa and Washington. Plus the guys take a deeper look into Aaron Ekblad's suspension for using performance enhancing drugs, and the Ottawa Senators pulling away from the rest of the Eastern Conference wild card contenders.Host: Jesse GrangerWith: Frankie CorradoExecutive Producer: Chris FlanneryProducer: Jeff Domet Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jesse Granger and Frankie Corrado take a look at who the Stanley Cup favorites are, after the NHL trade deadline changed the balance of power in the NHL. The guys dissect the powerhouse teams, headlined by the Panthers, Stars and Oilers, and contenders in Colorado, Winnipeg, Carolina, Toronto, Tampa and Washington. Plus the guys take a deeper look into Aaron Ekblad's suspension for using performance enhancing drugs, and the Ottawa Senators pulling away from the rest of the Eastern Conference wild card contenders. Host: Jesse Granger With: Frankie Corrado Executive Producer: Chris Flannery Producer: Jeff Domet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As the NHL season heads towards the playoffs, and with the trade deadline quickly approaching, the guys break down the biggest storylines to watch down the home stretch. First, The Athletic's NHL insider Pierre LeBrun on whether the Canes could actually flip Mikko Rantanen at the deadline, Seth Jones's trade request, and more. Plus, The Athletic's own Jesse Granger lays out his goaltending storylines to follow and the latest Vezina odds to close the show. Hosts: Max Bultman and Mark Lazerus With: Pierre LeBrun and Jesse Granger Executive Producer: Chris Flannery Producer: Chris Flannery Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As the NHL season heads towards the playoffs, and with the trade deadline quickly approaching, the guys break down the biggest storylines to watch down the home stretch. First, The Athletic's NHL insider Pierre LeBrun on whether the Canes could actually flip Mikko Rantanen at the deadline, Seth Jones's trade request, and more. Plus, The Athletic's own Jesse Granger lays out his goaltending storylines to follow and the latest Vezina odds to close the show.Hosts: Max Bultman and Mark LazerusWith: Pierre LeBrun and Jesse GrangerExecutive Producer: Chris FlanneryProducer: Chris Flannery Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Max and Mark are joined by Pierre Lebrun to discuss the NHL and Players Association announcement of significant salary cap increases over the next three seasons and how it affects every franchise in the league. They go over the four trades from the weekend involving the Canucks, Rangers, Penguins, Stars, Flyers, Sharks and Flames. Jesse Granger stops by to tell us why goalies are getting paid again, debates if Jonathan Quick is a Hall of Famer, and he forecasts the playoff odds for the red hot Detroit Red Wings. Hosts: Max Bultman and Mark Lazerus With: Pierre Lebrun and Jesse Granger Executive Producer: Chris Flannery Producer: Jeff Domet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Max and Mark are joined by Pierre Lebrun to discuss the NHL and Players Association announcement of significant salary cap increases over the next three seasons and how it affects every franchise in the league. They go over the four trades from the weekend involving the Canucks, Rangers, Penguins, Stars, Flyers, Sharks and Flames. Jesse Granger stops by to tell us why goalies are getting paid again, debates if Jonathan Quick is a Hall of Famer, and he forecasts the playoff odds for the red hot Detroit Red Wings.Hosts: Max Bultman and Mark LazerusWith: Pierre Lebrun and Jesse GrangerExecutive Producer: Chris FlanneryProducer: Jeff Domet Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Max and Laz discuss what the Canucks could potentially get in an Elias Pettersson trade, Todd McLellan's Red Wings in the midst of a 7-game winning streak, and if we should actually believe in the resurgence of the Washington Capitals. Plus, The Athletic's own Jesse Granger helps break down the Caps' goaltending, his 2024-25 NHL Goalie Tiers, and the surprising Metro Division odds. Hosts: Max Bultman and Mark LazerusWith: Jesse GrangerExecutive Producer: Chris FlanneryProducer: Chris Flannery Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Max and Laz discuss what the Canucks could potentially get in an Elias Pettersson trade, Todd McLellan's Red Wings in the midst of a 7-game winning streak, and if we should actually believe in the resurgence of the Washington Capitals. Plus, The Athletic's own Jesse Granger helps break down the Caps' goaltending, his 2024-25 NHL Goalie Tiers, and the surprising Metro Division odds.  Hosts: Max Bultman and Mark Lazerus With: Jesse Granger Executive Producer: Chris Flannery Producer: Chris Flannery Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With the NHL at the midway point of the season, Mark Lazerus and Jesse Granger discuss the leading candidates for the Hart, Norris, Calder, Adams, Selke, Vezina, Richard, and Art Ross trophies. Plus the boys present their candidates for the 'Rod Langway' trophy, an award which should exist to honor the NHL's best defensive defenseman.Hosts: Mark Lazerus and Jesse GrangerExecutive Producer: Chris FlanneryProducer: Jeff Domet Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With the NHL at the midway point of the season, Mark Lazerus and Jesse Granger discuss the leading candidates for the Hart, Norris, Calder, Adams, Selke, Vezina, Richard, and Art Ross trophies. Plus the boys present their candidates for the 'Rod Langway' trophy, an award which should exist to honor the NHL's best defensive defenseman. Hosts: Mark Lazerus and Jesse Granger Executive Producer: Chris Flannery Producer: Jeff Domet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Max and Laz debate which young star you would rather have for your team, Flyers phenom Matvei Michkov or potential generational Blackhawk Connor Bedard. The guys welcome Chris Johnston to discuss the 4 Nations rosters, the NHL cracking down on tampering and the David Jiříček trade to Minnesota, and Jesse Granger stops by to tell the fellas what the Avs can expect from new goalie Scott Wedgewood.Hosts: Max Bultman and Mark LazerusWith: Chris Johnston and Jesse GrangerExecutive Producer: Chris FlanneryProducer: Jeff Domet Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Max and Laz debate which young star you would rather have for your team, Flyers phenom Matvei Michkov or potential generational Blackhawk Connor Bedard. The guys welcome Chris Johnston to discuss the 4 Nations rosters, the NHL cracking down on tampering and the David Jiříček trade to Minnesota, and Jesse Granger stops by to tell the fellas what the Avs can expect from new goalie Scott Wedgewood. Hosts: Max Bultman and Mark Lazerus With: Chris Johnston and Jesse Granger Executive Producer: Chris Flannery Producer: Jeff Domet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

No NHL team is perfect, and with Thanksgiving upon us, Max and Laz identify the fatal flaw that could derail each Stanley Cup contender on their path to June glory. Before that, the guys discuss Blues GM Doug Armstrong replacing Drew Bannister with Jim Montgomery a mere 22 games into his tenure as head coach. Plus, The Athletic's NHL insider Pierre LeBrun talks other coaches on the hot seat, early trade rumblings, and 4 Nations roster construction. And, Jesse Granger closes things out with thoughts on the very uncertain goaltending situation for the Carolina Hurricanes. Hosts: Max Bultman and Mark Lazerus With: Pierre LeBrun and Jesse Granger Executive Producer: Chris Flannery Producer: Chris Flannery Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

No NHL team is perfect, and with Thanksgiving upon us, Max and Laz identify the fatal flaw that could derail each Stanley Cup contender on their path to June glory. Before that, the guys discuss Blues GM Doug Armstrong replacing Drew Bannister with Jim Montgomery a mere 22 games into his tenure as head coach. Plus, The Athletic's NHL insider Pierre LeBrun talks other coaches on the hot seat, early trade rumblings, and 4 Nations roster construction. And, Jesse Granger closes things out with thoughts on the very uncertain goaltending situation for the Carolina Hurricanes.Hosts: Max Bultman and Mark LazerusWith: Pierre LeBrun and Jesse GrangerExecutive Producer: Chris FlanneryProducer: Chris Flannery Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jesse Granger and Michael Russo welcome NHL insider Elliotte Friedman of Hockey Night in Canada and 32 Thoughts to discuss the rumored cap escalation in the NHL, injury report transparency, why Jim Montgomery was fired and the lack of center ice depth in the NHL. Plus the guys talk about Kirill Kaprizov as a legitimate Hart Trophy candidate, and the Zach Whitecloud hit on Matthew Knies, in a very physical game on Wednesday night in Toronto.Hosts: Jesse Granger and Michael RussoWith: Elliotte FriedmanExecutive Producer: Chris FlanneryProducer: Jeff Domet Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jesse Granger and Michael Russo welcome NHL insider Elliotte Friedman of Hockey Night in Canada and 32 Thoughts to discuss the rumored cap escalation in the NHL, injury report transparency, why Jim Montgomery was fired and the lack of center ice depth in the NHL. Plus the guys talk about Kirill Kaprizov as a legitimate Hart Trophy candidate, and the Zach Whitecloud hit on Matthew Knies, in a very physical game on Wednesday night in Toronto. Hosts: Jesse Granger and Michael Russo With: Elliotte Friedman Executive Producer: Chris Flannery Producer: Jeff Domet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices