Podcast appearances and mentions of John Tortorella

Is Mike Babcock being welcomed back into the NHL? Apparently the Edmonton Oilers want to hire the controversial coach, but not before an investigation is conducted by the league. Also this week we discuss Carolina being one win away from the Stanley Cup, Carter Hart's struggles and John Tortorella leaving his clothes in Raleigh. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First Take begins with Magic Johnson talking De'Aaron Fox's blunder. The GOAT point guard tells us what HE would have done in that situation! Then, would the Knicks be one of the greatest teams of all time if they win it all? Next, John Tortorella is so sure he the Golden Knights will force a game 7, he's leaving clothes in Raleigh! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gio gets an Instagram DM from Jeff Pearlman after doing an unfavorable impression of his Knicks take, and the guys discuss Larry David wanting to leave the Knicks game early. Next, Boomer offers Al two tickets to San Antonio for the Knicks game, leaving Al to think it over. Jerry returns with Iman Shumpert calling out De'Aaron Fox, followed by John Tortorella being asked about the Knicks series, and the Mets beating the Cardinals on a Juan Soto winning home run. Finally, Boomer recaps a Breitling watch event with Roger Goodell, Jaxson Dart, and Malik Nabers, where he shared advice for Dart.

Jerry returns with Iman Shumpert singling out De'Aaron Fox as being ‘not prepared for the moment'. John Tortorella was asked about the Knicks series. The Mets beat the Cardinals as Juan Soto had the winning HR.

Kevin and Cory analyze the high-stakes NHL Stanley Cup Finals where Jordan Staal's record-breaking goal streak is fueling the Hurricanes' momentum. They also cover John Tortorella's bold Game 7 guarantee and a massive $448,000 wager against OG Anunoby as the NBA Finals head to Texas.

Full Hour 2 in The Sports Bar. Gene kicks off the second hour with world cup talk. Do you remember Ben McDonald & what he said? Stefon Diggs will play for which team in 2026? Booing Gary Bettman & the Stanley Cup Final? Matt Parrino joins the show to answer all of your Bills camp questions.

Full Show Broadcast. Today's guests include: Super Agent Leigh Steinberg & Buffalo Bills beat reporter Matt Parrino. Gene is eager for Knicks-Spurs game 5 Saturday night. The DanDalorian fills in for Tim & shares his sports take. Stefon Diggs rumors are trending. Could Diggs come back to the Bills? This and more.

Gene kicks off hour 2 with shots & headlines. What team will Diggs play for in 2026-27? What are the latest Bills moves? The Knicks look to win a championship Saturday night. The Rochester Red Wings continue their postseason push. Bad takes revisted.

The show opens with speculation surrounding Brandon Aiyuk after the star receiver posted an Instagram post in Washington, D.C., prompting Chris Russell to debate whether the visit is meaningful or simply social media-fueled speculation, while also reacting to comments from Wes Welker about the Washington Commanders wide receiver room and its outlook for the season. The conversation continues with reaction to the NFL clearing Stefon Diggs of any personal conduct violation, leading into a broader discussion of general manager Adam Peters' plan to support quarterback Jayden Daniels through player development and long-term roster construction rather than splashy additions. Later, Chris shifts to international soccer as United States Men's National Soccer Team prepares to face Paraguay National Football Team in the World Cup, explaining why he does not automatically support national teams and breaking down the significant cost fans would face to attend every Team USA match through a potential World Cup Final run. The show also touches on the Stanley Cup Final, where John Tortorella boldly predicts a Game 7 despite the Vegas Golden Knights trailing the Carolina Hurricanes, before closing with listener reactions on Washington's receiving corps and whether another move is still needed before training camp.

The final hour begins with Team USA preparing to face Paraguay in the World Cup, as Chris Russell explains why he doesn't automatically give blind support to national teams and discusses the realities of fandom on the international stage. Chris also breaks down the staggering costs fans could face if they wanted to follow Team USA through every round of the tournament all the way to a World Cup Final appearance. The conversation then shifts to the Stanley Cup Final, where Las Vegas Golden Knights head coach John Tortorella made headlines after calling out a reporter and boldly declaring that “there will be a Game 7” despite his team trailing the Carolina Hurricanes 3-2 in the series. Chris reacts to Tortorella's confidence and discusses whether Vegas can force a winner-take-all showdown. The hour wraps up with more listener interaction as callers weigh in on the state of the Commanders' wide receiver room, discussing the development of Washington's current pass catchers, expectations for the group entering the season, and whether the team still needs to make another significant move before training camp.

(0:00) The second hour opens with a reaction to the Hurricanes tying up the Stanley Cup Finals after their win last night in Game 4.(13:18) Reacting to John Tortorella's comments after Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Finals.(25:53) The guys discuss the start of the World Cup and what they can expect from Team USA.(36:11) The hour closes with caller reactions to the start of the World Cup, Stanley Cup Finals, and more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Full Hour 2. Tim Schneider's Take, Gene's top sports headlines & betting expert PJ Glasser live from the college world series.

Gene shares a second round of shots.

Full Show Broadcast. Today's Guests: Trysta Krick (NBA & WNBA). Gene offers his thoughts and opinions on the NY Knicks, Bills mandatory mini camp, Josh Allen news. AJ Brown & Stefon Diggs. Terrible Time Timmy's take of the day. Plus the latest sports headlines.

Full Hour 2 in The Sports. Tim Schneider shares his take of the day & Gene offers up a double serving of shots. Plus Last Call.

We discuss the John Tortorella and Carter Hart in the Stanley Cup Finals, the Phillies' pitching woes and the emotional toll of playing in Toronto while analyzing the durability of the Eagles' offensive line. The conversation also explores potential trade targets like Tarik Skubal and the ongoing debate over whether the Phillies need a hitter or a pitcher more. 01:50 - Toronto PTSD 06:09 - Eagles O-Line Durability 10:18 - Eagles Roster Optimism 16:40 - Phillies Trade Deadline 20:45 - NHL Versus NBA 25:30 - Iconic TV Dual Roles 33:40 - Hurts And OCs

Joe DeCamara and Jon Ritchie analyze the Phillies' recent success and debate whether a starting pitcher or a right-handed hitter should be the priority at the trade deadline. They review Ray Didinger's positive outlook for the Eagles' roster and engage listeners in a contest identifying the best television actor role combinations. 01:50 - Segment Introduction 10:16 - Mattingly Impact on Hitting 15:27 - Phillies Trade Deadline Debate 21:46 - Actor Role Combination Game 32:00 - NBA and NHL Finals 40:05 - Phillies Trade Value Analysis 48:53 - NL East Standings Update 01:00:00 - Mike Gansey Sixers Discussion 01:06:02 - Ray Didinger Eagles Outlook 01:12:16 - Saquon Barkley Impact 01:21:07 - Phillies Rotation Struggles 01:33:04 - Eagles New Offensive Scheme 01:40:38 - Jalen Hurts Passing Timing 01:50:55 - Eagles Coaching Staff Analysis 02:02:43 - Offensive Line Depth Concerns 02:14:42 - Brandon Marsh All-Star Campaign 02:24:05 - John Tortorella and Flyers 02:32:30 - Jonathan Greenard Trade Review 02:44:27 - Contest Winning Entries 02:51:21 - Final Time's Yours Segment

Michael Wilbon and Tony Kornheiser recap the Hurricane's insane Stanley Cup overtime win, preview the NBA Finals Game 2 and how crucial a Spurs win is, and discuss what the Aaron Judge injury means for the Yankees! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Derek Settlemyre and Riley Cote discuss the latest breaking news in the NHL including Dylan Larkin's trade request from the Detroit Red Wings, Darnell Nurse possibly getting traded by the Oilers, Dan Vladar's reported upcoming contract extension, Owen Tippett needing surgery, the NHL Award winners, the Stanley Cup Final between the Vegas Golden Knights and Carolina Hurricanes being tied 1-1, and John Tortorella's risky challenge.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/dnastyworld Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Justin Bourne is back for the Friday edition, and he shares some stories from the draft combine in Buffalo with Nick Kypreos. Then, they recap Carolina's Game 2 win to even up the Stanley Cup Final before welcoming in former NHL President, GM and head coach Doug MacLean (5:07) for Off-the-Rails Friday! Mac weighs in on Carolina's comeback, John Tortorella's costly challenge, Dylan Larkin's trade request, the Leafs' wide-reaching head coach search, and the reported deal Brad Treliving had that would've made Matthew Knies a Montreal Canadien. Later, Nick and Justin go deeper into the Leafs' reported Matthew Knies trade that fell through late, and whether John Chayka will revisit those trade talks this offseason. 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.

A failed coach's challenge from John Tortorella completely changed Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final, and Rhett and Pinder break down the moment everyone is still talking about. Did the officials get the goaltender interference call right, or did the Vegas Golden Knights get screwed out of a potential game-winning goal? The boys debate Tortorella's decision to challenge the play, the fallout that followed, and how Carolina took advantage before eventually tying the series in overtime. Later, TSN's Darren Dreger joins the show to give his take on the controversial sequence, what he's hearing around the league, and whether Vegas has a legitimate reason to be upset. Did the NHL get this one right, or should Golden Knights fans still be furious? Let us know in the comments.Video Link: https://youtu.be/1Lx54OtLMjA#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

Sports Chasers Podcast — Episode 520 | Thursday Night Live | Powered by the Sports Chasers Media GroupTwo Game 1s. One theme: RESILIENCE. The panel breaks down the New York Knicks' comeback win over the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA Finals and the Vegas Golden Knights' rally past the Carolina Hurricanes in the Stanley Cup Final — objective, no narratives, no hot takes.

In the final hour of the week, Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning welcome Nick Kypreos, co-host of Real Kyper and Bourne. They discuss John Tortorella's challenge, the Hurricanes' power play, and whether the series is back on after their comeback. They also explore the close Matthew Knies trade, Coach search updates for the Leafs, and the future of Dylan Larkin with the Red Wings. Next, they chat with Alanna Rizzo (26:50) about the Blue Jays' season and their hitting struggles, the team's offseason moves, the impact of Aaron Judge's injury, and the potential for avoiding a work stoppage. They wrap up by evaluating Kyle Tucker's season. 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 affiliate.

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning kick off Friday morning by looking at the Blue Jays' 7-2 win over the Atlanta Braves to snap their four-game losing streak. They break down Chad Dallas' performance, his outlook with the Big League club, and how Toronto got to Chris Sale amidst his dominant season so far. They also question if Andrés Giménez should be in lineup everyday with his current struggles at the plate, Dylan Cease's timeline after throwing 75 pitches in Buffalo, and when to expect fellow starters Shane Bieber and Max Scherzer back as well. After the break, Ben and Brent look back on Thursday's electric Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final. They get into Carolina's comeback after being down 2-0, John Tortorella's challenge of the no-goal call in the third, the impact of Brayden McNabb's injury, and the excitement through the first two games. 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 Stanley Cup Final is all tied up after Carolina stormed back in the third period to even the series.We break down the controversial coach's challenge that changed the game, Tomas Hertl's costly penalty after looking like the hero, and Howden's incredible playoff scoring run.

Former NHL Head Coach Peter Laviolette joined OverDrive to discuss the role superstar players play on a team, John Tortorella's success as Golden Knights head coach, the Hurricanes needing a bounce back in game 2, his interview process and his role for a roster, the Maple Leafs' direction and more!

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.

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.

Tim Schneider returns & shares his take of the day.

On Wednesday's ENN, Don irritated with Danhausen, John Harbaugh on the Knicks and John Tortorella. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan and Shawn are joined by Nic Dowd of the Vegas Golden Knights and Sean Walker of the Carolina Hurricanes to talk about the Stanley Cup Final, their journeys to get to this point and the coaching matchup between John Tortorella and Rod Brind'Amour. The guys start the episode looking back at an exciting Game 1 and look ahead to the rest of the series for each team. They wrap up the episode with a quick look at Gary Bettman's most recent press conference, the All Star Game festivities at UBS Arena in 2027 and the upcoming NHL Draft in Buffalo. 

Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee look back on the Golden Knights' win over the Hurricanes to open the Stanley Cup Final. They discuss Shea Theodore's bounce-back after an early mistake, John Tortorella's effective timeout, and the Hurricanes' top line running out of time to get going. Hockey Night in Canada analyst Craig Simpson joins the show (11:10) to share his thoughts on Game 1, Vegas' star power, how the Canes can wake Sebastian Aho up, and whether Game 2 is a must-win for Carolina. Later, Nick, Justin and Sam assess Peter Laviolette and Patrick Roy's potential fit as head coach in Toronto. 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.

Jeremy and Joe question Eric Staal's role with the Sabres organization after he was seen supporting the Hurricanes. They recap the Golden Knights' Game 1 victory and discuss John Tortorella's potential as a hired coaching gun. The discussion shifts to the Bills' receiver room, comparing the impact of DJ Moore versus AJ Brown. 01:49 - Firing Eric Staal 04:20 - NHL Playoff Recap 10:50 - Bills OTA Updates 16:24 - Moore vs Brown

The Vancouver Canucks officially turned the page by hiring Manny Malhotra as head coach, signalling a commitment to a rebuild centred around accumulating young talent and draft picks rather than chasing short-term success. In Montreal, the Canadiens’ season ended at the hands of Carolina, with an emotional Brendan Gallagher acknowledging that he may have played his final game as a Canadien. The hockey world also lost Claude Lemieux, whose family donated his brain to CTE research; Ray reflected on Lemieux as one of the toughest opponents he ever faced — incredibly strong, relentlessly competitive and built for big moments. Looking ahead to the Stanley Cup Final, Carolina appears to be the strongest version of itself in years thanks to key additions like K’Andre Miller and Nikolaj Ehlers, strong goaltending from Frederik Andersen, and the emergence of Taylor Hall as a leader alongside Logan Stankoven and Jackson Blake. On the other side, the Golden Knights have become a rare success story after hiring John Tortorella with just eight games remaining in the regular season, a gamble that has paid off as Vegas has improved with each playoff round.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The guys are joined by Adam Gold, host on 99.9 The Fan in Raleigh, as Gold previews the Stanley Cup Final, he talks about the turnaround from the Vegas Golden Knights under John Tortorella, how Carolina matches up against Vegas, & more See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

Carolina Hurricanes Special Advisor to the General Manager joined OverDrive to discuss the Hurricanes advancing to the Stanley Cup Final, the strong run against the Senators, Flyers and Canadiens, how Carolina has found success in the playoffs, Mitch Marner leading the Golden Knights, John Tortorella changing the dynamic in Vegas and more.

With the Final between the Hurricanes and Golden Knights set to kick off Tuesday, who better to join Neil and Vic than a current NHL head coach who has seen both teams up close.Jim Montgomery, current coach with the St. Louis Blues, has gotten familiar with Vegas over the past two seasons in the Western Conference. Before that, he saw what the Hurricanes were about while leading Boston.We'll talk about the Final but also discuss the heaviness of what the Presidents' Trophy-winning Colorado Avalanche are experiencing having himself fall short with his record-setting Bruins in 2022-23.The conversation wraps with what's ahead for his Blues heading into 2026-27 with a new GM and captain joining Monty on the leadership team.IN THIS EPISODE:[01:50] - Blues head coach Jim Montgomery is welcomed to the show and offers his take on the Bruce Cassidy situation, the latter still waiting to be freed up from his contract with Vegas.[03:43] - Montgomery weighs in on his thoughts about the 2026 playoffs.[05:33] - While Jim has seen changes in play trends during this year's playoffs, one trend staying intact is the struggle of Presidents' Trophy winners making the Final since 2013 - something Montgomery can relate to with Colorado Avalanche.[07:06] - Having seen both the Hurricanes and Golden Knights from behind the bench this season, Monty shares what characteristics these teams provide headaches for opposition head coaches.[09:20] - The goaltending in the Final. A veteran who has finally broken through after years of later-round struggles against a first-timer to the post-season.[11:15] - Carolina's line of Jackson Blake, Logan Stankoven and Taylor Hall has emerged as the 'Canes top line of the post-season.[12:35] - Given the coaching skill on both sides, adjustments are always key when things go amiss. Montgomery sees neither Rod Brind'Amour or John Tortorella having any problem going with the flow.[13:33] - Some Blues talk with a new GM and a potential new captain for 2026-27.[15:15] - After so much prior success yet missing the playoffs in 2026, might the approach to training camp differ from years past?[17:05] - Some comments on two players - Colton Parayko and Alexandre Texier. One decided against a trade to a contender while the other couldn't cut it in St. Louis but has managed to do so in Montreal.[23:58] - World Championship update and great news for the Florida Panthers courtesy of Champion Team Finland.[25:27] - A champion was also crowned at the Memorial Cup where a legendary franchise authored an historic run.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 #NHL #SummerCoolers #AnaheimDucks # #BostonBruins #BuffaloSabres #CalgaryFlames #CarolinaHurricanes #ChicagoBlackhawks #ColoradoAvalanche #ColumbusBlueJackets #DallasStars #DetroitRedWings #EdmontonOilers #FloridaPanthers #LosAngelesKings #MinnesotaWild #MontrealCanadiens #NashvillePredators #NewJerseyDevils #NewYorkIslanders #NewYorkRangers #OttawaSenators #PhiladelphiaFlyers #PittsburghPenguins #StLouisBlues #SanJoseSharks #SeattleKraken #TampaBayLightning #TorontoMapleLeafs #UtahMammoth #VancouverCanucks #VegasGoldenKnights #WashingtonCapitals #WinnipegJets #JimMontgomery #RodBrind'Amour #JohnTortorella #BruceCassidy #OskarSundqvist #AlexSteen #IvanBarbashev #JaredBednar #JohnStevens #CraigButton #TSN #FrederikAndersen #CarterHart #JacksonBlake #LoganStankoven #TaylorHall #SethJarvis #SebastianAho #AndreiSvechnikov #DougArmstrong #BraydenSchenn #ColtonParayko #AnexandreTexier #JakeDeBrusk #LouieDeBrusk #MarkMessier #WorldChampionships #KonstaHelenius #JustusAnnunen #AleksanderBarkov #BillZito #MemorialCup #KitchenerRangers #EverettSilvertips #CHL #OHL #WHL #SamO'Reilly #JussiAhokas #GuelphMadHatters #EugeneGeorge #JackPridham

Full Show Broadcast. The Browns trade Myles Garrett to the LA Rams is shocking! Gene & Tim react. Plus we have Zig Fracassi on the show in hour 2 to shares his thoughts on Garrrett, NBA Finals, Stanley Cup FInal & more.

Zig Fracassi SiriusXM Sports & NFL Radio joins the program to react to the Myles Garrett news. He also shares his thoughts on the Buffalo Bills & the Sabres. Zig gives his picks for the NBA Finals & Stanley Cup Final as well.

Full Hour 2 in The Sports Bar. Gene & Tim analyze the Myles Garrett trade, the compensation & what it means for the league? Zig Fracassi from SiriusXM Sports & NFL Radio joins the show to break down the NBA Finals, Stanley Cup Final & what he thinks of the Garrett trade. Plus we always have last call for you.

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.

Rick Stroud and Tom Jones from the Poynter Institute reminisce on old sportswriting stories and their co-workers, John Tortorella has the Vegas Golden Knights in the Stanley Cup Final when taking over in April and what to make of the Tampa Bay Lightning's season and if their window is still open. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.

Montreal looked completely overmatched in Game 4 as Carolina dominated 43-18 in shots and continued to suffocate the Canadiens with their structured, relentless style. At times, the Hurricanes exposed the inexperience of Montreal’s young core while showing the payoff of eight years of organizational consistency under Rod Brind’Amour. Despite four straight home losses and a noticeably quieter Bell Centre, the playoff run is still providing valuable experience for the Habs’ future. Meanwhile, Vegas stunned Colorado with a sweep, continuing an incredible run under John Tortorella while piling up goals and benefiting from the Avalanche battling injuries and inconsistent performances. Colorado still feels like a contender moving forward, though looming front-office uncertainty, limited cap space and foot-speed concerns may lead to bigger questions about the franchise’s direction in the near future. Mitch Marner’s playoff success after leaving Toronto for Vegas has also become a major storyline, with Leafs fans frustrated watching him thrive in a deeper lineup where he no longer has to carry the team every night.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Let's Go to the Phones Boys are back and they're already running out of ideas to talk about. It's not even the summer and the boys are sick of the Phillies, worried the Knicks may win an NBA championship, and bemoaning John Tortorella's easy road to the Stanley Cup. Plus, they also make fun of Coggin for thinking Grover Cleveland and Grover Cleveland Alexander were the same person for the entirety of his adult life. IDIOT.They fill the other time with Scientology talk, co-host Chris's earlier career of writing for the King of Queens, and wonder why every 90s sitcom had an episode with a pool hustle. Seriously, what gives?Subscribe, rate and review Let's Go To The Phones on all streaming platformsFollow us on all our socials- https://twitter.com/letsgo2thephone https://www.instagram.com/letsgotothephones/?hl=en

Nick Kostos reacts to the Vegas Golden Knights advancing to the NHL Stanley Cup Cup Finals, and shares his thoughts on what John Tortorella has done during his long coaching career.

NBC Sports' John Fanta joins the show to discuss the New York Knicks sweeping the Cleveland Cavaliers, Spurs vs. Thunder, and much more! Nick shares his thoughts on John Tortorella potentially making another Stanley Cup 22 years after his last. Plus, Nick wraps up the show with today's trivia question.

On this episode of the Blackhawks Breakaway Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis break down Vegas' stunning sweep of Colorado in the 2026 Western Conference Final and discuss the John Tortorella effect. They dive into Mitch Marner's postseason, what went wrong for the Avalanche, Cale Makar's injury, and whether Colorado should consider a coaching change. The guys also discuss the Eastern Conference Final between Carolina and Montreal, including the electric atmosphere at Bell Centre and why they believe it's the best building in the NHL. Later in the show, Pat and Charlie provide an update on Team USA's path toward repeating at the IIHF World Championship, discuss Ivar Stenberg's tournament performance, and debate whether Toronto could consider taking him No. 1 overall. They wrap up by projecting what Connor Bedard's next contract could look like, and whether Macklin Celebrini could be the first to sign to help set the market.

TSN Hockey Insider Darren Dreger joins the show to discuss the Colorado Avalanche playoff collapse and if changes are coming in management and coaching, if John Tortorella could return as head coach in Vegas, and who the most important Montreal Canadien is ahead of Game 4.