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Dan and Shawn are joined by Carolina Hurricanes broadcaster Mike Maniscalco to discuss Carolina's years-long journey toward winning the Stanley Cup under head coach Rod Brind'Amour's leadership and share behind-the-scenes stories about the championship-winning celebration and flight home to Raleigh. The guys open the show with discussion about the Stanley Cup Final, and what separated the Canes from the Golden Knights in six games. The duo wraps the show with reaction to breaking news as Vegas parts ways with interim head coach John Tortorella after less than three months on the job, and debates who the Golden Knights should hire as their next head coach.
Boomer, Pinder and Rhett react to the news that John Tortorella will not be returning as head coach of the Vegas Golden Knights next season. After taking over late in the year and leading Vegas all the way to the Stanley Cup Final, many assumed there was a chance Tortorella could stick around, but that won't be the case. The guys look back at the job Torts did in Vegas, how he managed to spark the team during a difficult stretch, and whether his short stint behind the bench changed the way people view him as an NHL coach. The conversation then shifts to the Edmonton Oilers, who remain in search of their next head coach. Could Tortorella actually make sense in Edmonton? Would his demanding style work with a veteran group led by Connor McDavid, or would it be a complete disaster? The boys debate whether Torts deserves another opportunity and if the Oilers should seriously consider him as a candidate. Let us know: should John Tortorella be on Edmonton's coaching shortlist?Video Link: https://youtu.be/QkXaiEqM4Ng#nhl #nhlshorts #nhlplayoffs #nhlpredictions #nhlhockey #nhlpicks #stanleycup #stanleycupfinal #edmontonoilers CHECK OUT OUR STUFF ⬇️BARN BURNER MERCHhttps://nationgear.ca/collections/shirts/FlamesnationBARN BURNER SHORTS https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLj_bcGtvvo-cW2DHEDZ6dEO5ePDmlhZc9&si=jo8iNGxT4ImhS2Y8
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, ending a 20-year wait and cementing themselves as one of the NHL's model franchises.Jason Gregor and Jeff Marek break down Carolina's championship run, discussing the impact of Jordan Staal, Taylor Hall, Rod Brind'Amour, Eric Tulsky, and the organizational philosophy that turned the Hurricanes into Stanley Cup winners. They also examine what comes next for Carolina and whether they're positioned to become the NHL's next dynasty.The conversation then shifts to the Vegas Golden Knights and a fascinating offseason. Could John Tortorella be moving on despite leading Vegas to the Stanley Cup Final? What should the Golden Knights do with Pavel Dorofeyev, Rasmus Andersson, and Frederik Andersen's situation? And how aggressive will Vegas be this summer?Plus: NHL trade rumors, offer sheet candidates, Jason Robertson speculation, Maverick Bourque, the Chicago Blackhawks' rebuild, Darren Raddysh's free agency outlook, and Buy or Sell.Chapters00:00 - Hurricanes Win the Stanley Cup02:45 - Staal & Hall Shine07:00 - Taylor Hall's Journey09:15 - Rod Brind'Amour11:00 - Tulsky's Masterclass18:15 - Hurricanes Summer Plans23:15 - Vegas Review27:30 - Dorofeyev Contract29:00 - Andersson Concerns35:55 - Buy or Sell36:25 - Torts Coaching Rumors39:35 - Svechnikov & Aho44:10 - Next Trade Request?46:30 - Offer Sheet Season51:45 - Blackhawks Plans53:25 - Darren Raddysh Market
The off-season is here, and Flyers Twitter is already on fire. Scott and Bill break down everything heating up before the draft. On this episode:
Ryan took calls to analyze game 5 as Darren joined the show later to catch up and listen to Tortorella's postgame audio. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
«Les médias sont l’intermédiaires entre l’entraineur et les partisans. Je ne comprends pas pourquoi Tortorella répond aux journalistes comme ça!» -Marc-André Dumont«Mike Babcock n’a rien fait de mal, c’est une chasse à sorcières!» -Stéphane Waite« Je ne comprends pas les analystes qui décrochent après que les Canadiens soient éliminés!» -Tony MarinaroVoir https://www.cogecomedia.com/vie-privee pour notre politique de vie privée
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.
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.
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After a whirlwind of a game on Saturday at the Fortress, Darren and Ryan recap a game for the age from Game 4. Also clips from Head Coach john Tortorella, Rasmus Andersson, Tomas Hertl, Jeremy Lauzon, and Mitch Marner.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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
The Big Show + is on demand! To start the Friday edition of the show, the guys talk about the exciting game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final between Vegas and Carolina. They question Tortorella's decision to challenge the no goal call before giving their guesses as to who will win the Conn Smythe! (25:05) Later, the guys talk a little bit more about the Dylan Larkin drama out of Detroit and speculate as to why he may want out and where he may end up. 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. This show is produced by Connor Gronsdahl and Shan Virjee 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 Jackie Redmond (1:15) to preview the Stanley Cup Finals beginning this week. They break down how Tortorella has earned the respect from his locker room, what Carolina needs to improve on following the ECF against the Canadiens, the goaltending battle between Hart and Andersen, and much more. Then, to preview the NBA Finals between the Knicks and Spurs, CBS Sports' John Gonzalez joins the show (26:35). They break down how the Spurs took down the Thunder, whether the rivalry is only just beginning, the future in OKC, how New York can contain Wemby, series x-factors, and much more. They end things off by discussing the Leafs' newest front office hires, Serena Williams' return to Tennis, and update the latest FPG Live Conn Smythe Rankings. 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.
It's Debate Week on WIP! Brodes & Al Morganti dropped the mitts! If they Flyers could only choose 1: Matvei Michkov or Rick Tocchet?
00:00 Tortorella defends Bednar.13:35 Avalanche-Knights highlights.32:30 Von Miller wants to return to Denver.
"I'm getting all choked up." The Vegas Golden Knights are returning to the Stanley Cup Final for the third time in their nine-year franchise history, despite Mike Ryan guaranteeing before the series that the Colorado Avalanche would win the Stanley Cup. Is that a worse mistake than Dan saying Sandy Alcantara is unhittable? Plus, a Greg Cote cough for the ages, more Giannis-to-Miami trade rumors, Jason Williams going after his alma mater, and Greg Cote's eulogy of Manny "lovingly called 'Taco'" Fernandez. Today's Cast: Dan, Zaslow, Greg, Chris, JuJu, Mike, Trysta Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 27, 2026 Hour 1. Vegas sweeps Colorado, what does it mean for other teams with Tortorella being hired so late in the season. AL continues to stuggle, the Rays have lost three in row. The starting five.
(0:00-21:50) What is your relationship like with the Phillies? Plus, do you want Sirianni & Hurts to be asked about AJ Brown?(21:50-33:11) Tortorella and Carter Hart make the Stanley Cup Finals & Debate day starts with an Eagles coaching debate(33:11-42:10) How many of you feel the same way about Bryce Harper as John Kincade?Please note: Timecodes may shift by a few minutes due to inserted ads. Because of copyright restrictions, portions—or entire segments—may not be included in the podcast.For the latest updates, visit the show page Kincade & Salciunas on 975thefanatic.com. Follow 97.5 The Fanatic on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Watch our shows on YouTube, and subscribe to stay up-to-date with all the best moments from Philly's home for sports!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Boomer, Pinder and Rhett get into a conversation about how John Tortorella completely changed the Vegas Golden Knights after taking over late in the season following the shocking firing of Bruce Cassidy. What looked like a team sleepwalking into the playoffs suddenly found a new level of structure, intensity and belief under Tortorella, and now Vegas sits just one win away from the Stanley Cup Final. The guys discuss Tortorella's incredible 18-4-1 run behind the bench, why the move somehow worked immediately, and whether a team like the Edmonton Oilers should've been far more aggressive in trying to make a bold coaching change of their own.Video Link: https://youtu.be/BPwfcvqEUvM#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
HOUR 3 - The Vegas Golden Knights hold a commanding 3-0 series lead over the Colorado Avalanche in the Western Conference Finals. We ask Ken Boehlke why this team refuses to lose. Will Tortorella have earned a full time job with the team? Jamie & Locker take a look at tonight's Eastern Conference Final Game 3 between the Montreal Canadiens & Carolina Hurricanes. The series enters the Bell Centre in Montreal tonight. Will the hometown crowd be a factor in tonight's game? The Green Zone
Boomer, Pinder and Rhett are joined by TSN's Jamie “Noodles” McLennan on the Insider Hotline for a loaded segment covering everything happening around the NHL playoffs and offseason chaos. The guys kick things off with the Vegas Golden Knights taking Game 1 and the growing villain energy surrounding the franchise before diving into Mitch Marner's unreal playoff run and the latest fallout from the Bruce Cassidy situation after Vegas blocked Edmonton from interviewing him. The conversation then shifts into the pressure owners put on teams to win immediately, Tortorella's in Vegas, the Leafs and Oilers coaching searches, the Canucks situation involving Manny Malhotra and drafting his son. The segment wraps up with some Buffalo sports pain and a classic Noodles story to close things out.Video Link: https://youtu.be/k9fEV6Kd0DA#nhl #nhlshorts #nhlplayoffs #nhlpredictions #nhlhockey #nhlpicks #stanleycup #stanleycupfinal #vegasgoldenknights #coloradoavalanche CHECK OUT OUR STUFF ⬇️BARN BURNER MERCHhttps://nationgear.ca/collections/shirts/FlamesnationBARN BURNER SHORTS https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLj_bcGtvvo-cW2DHEDZ6dEO5ePDmlhZc9&si=jo8iNGxT4ImhS2Y8
It was a fun jam packed third hour of the show today that got started off with Mr Mikes Kind of Easy Trivia. It was then time for Three Questions Too Many presented by Park Mazda. Greg Wyshynski was the final guest on today's show. We started with his all time favourite walk out song, but then quickly transitioned to preview the Eastern Conference final, in which is something we've never seen before, he also highlighted Dobes's play in the playoffs thus far. We then headed out West, to preview the Avs and Golden Knights series and what the heck was Tortorella thinking? We finished the show like we always do with The Wrap from William Huff.
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Former NHL President, GM and head coach Doug MacLean (5:04) joins Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne for Off-the-Rails Friday! Mac shares his thoughts on the Canadiens pushing the Sabres to the brink, why the Leafs should consider trading down in the draft, what went wrong for the Wild against the Avalanche, the league's punishment on the Golden Knights after John Tortorella shunned the media, what the Leafs should look for in their next head coach, and whether the Panthers can swing for Brady Tkachuk in a trade centered around the ninth-overall pick. Later, Nick, Justin and Sam McKee answer your questions on the text line! 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.
Boomer, Pinder and Rhett are joined by TSN's Darren Dreger on the Insider Hotline for a packed conversation, starting in Montreal after Cole Caufield hits the 50-goal mark in a massive win over Tampa and what it says about the Canadiens' rebuild and playoff outlook in one of hockey's best markets. The guys then shift to Dallas and the concern around Miro Heiskanen's injury and what it could mean for the Stars, before turning to Seattle and questioning what direction the organization is even heading in right now. They wrap things up with the Golden Knights, who are off to a strong start under Tortorella and already making noise.Youtube Link: https://youtu.be/f4x6Y92Glys#nhl #nhlshorts #nhlplayoffs #nhlpredictions #nhlhockey #nhlpicks #stanleycup #stanleycupfinal #montrealcanadiens CHECK OUT OUR STUFF ⬇️BARN BURNER MERCHhttps://nationgear.ca/collections/shirts/FlamesnationBARN BURNER SHORTS https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLj_bcGtvvo-cW2DHEDZ6dEO5ePDmlhZc9&si=jo8iNGxT4ImhS2Y8
Missin Curfew Ep 473 The Fellas are fired up for the Masters this weekend and share who they think can win the green jacket. With the season winding down the fellas look around the league at some of the playoff teams on the bubble Brent Burns becomes the first Defenseman in NHL history to play 1000 consecutive games The offseason started early in the tri-state area as the Islanders fire coach Patrick Roy and the Devils fire GM Tom Fitzgerald (0:00) Intro (1:30) Scottie Competes in the PRO Tour in Mississippi (17:50) Masters 2026 Preview (36:06) KITS Dish of the Week: Jimmy Snuggerud (42:13) Labatt Get This Guy A Beer: Evgini Malkin, Porter Martone, Alex Tuch, Ryan Strome, Jeremy Lauzon, Scott Laughton (55:00) Luxury Auto Collection Dog of The Week: Brent Burns Plays 1000 Consecutive Games (1:01:31) Eagle Four Around the National: Montreal's Playoff Outlook, Tortorella's first week in Vegas, Trent Frederic Chirps, Macklin Celebrini & San Jose (1:14:10) Milk Carton: Carter Hart back for Vegas Golden Knights (1:16:42) New York Islanders fire Head Coach Patrick Roy (1:20:04) New Jersey Devils fire GM Tom Fitzgerald (1:24:36) Rumor Mill: Should the NHL Change Overtime Scoring? SAUCE HOCKEY MERCH | https://saucehockey.com/collections/missin-curfew YOUTUBE | www.youtube.com/@MissinCurfew SPOTIFY | https://open.spotify.com/show/4uNgHhgCtt97nMbbHm2Ken APPLE | https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/missin-curfew INSTAGRAM | www.instagram.com/missincurfew TWITTER | www.twitter.com/MissinCurfew TIKTOK | www.tiktok.com/@missincurfewpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jamie and Thomas preview a high-stakes matchup against Tortorella's Golden Knights, serving as a final litmus test for a Canucks defense that has been bleeding goals at a historic rate. They debate whether failing to reach the 55-point mark officially makes this the least successful season in franchise history, while weighing the future of the front office and the fallout of overworking Kevin Lankinen. 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.
Darren Dreger was the first guest on today's show and we got right into the hockey talk with him starting with the Islanders firing Roy and hiring DeBoer. Why now and was this the right call? Dreger had all the answers. Tortorella has been behind the bench for the Golden Knights for just over a week now, Dreger touched on why this is working so well for them. We then got into the Oilers discussion. Dreger touched on the absence of both Hyman and Draisaitl and how that's starting to affect the team… We finished with Dreger's thoughts on the Leafs officially being eliminated from the playoffs. It was then time for the Play Alberta Early Bird Bet of the day. After the break, it was time for MMMMMM That's Good presented by The Italian Centre Shop. What was good for Lt. Eric today was his weekend trip to Jasper. We also briefly touched on the Oil Kings forcing game 7 after a double OT win over the Blades last night.
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Közeleg a rájátszás, de annyi minden történt, hogy erről nem is igazán tudott beszélni Barna, Miki és Szabi. John Tortorella megint állást kapott, Torontóban megelégelték Brad Treliving ámokfutását, ja és volt egy paprikás hangulatú GM meeting is, ahol Gary Bettman nem lett népszerűbb.
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Dan and Shawn are joined by Hall of Fame defenseman Chris Pronger (20:08) to discuss Toronto's next move after the recent firing of general manager Brad Treliving, the playoff prospects for a few of Pronger's former teams, and his new book “Earned: The True Cost of Greatness from One of Hockey's Fiercest Competitors” which will be released on April 14. The duo opens the show with reaction to the changes in Toronto and what it means for the future of Auston Matthews, and the decision by the Vegas Golden Knights to dismiss Bruce Cassidy and hire John Tortorella midseason. After the interview, the guys discuss the playoff races in both conferences and touch on Alexander Ovechkin's sustained success as the Washington Capitals star recently recorded the 20th 30-goal season of his illustrious career.
Frazer, Joe, and Andy talk about the insane playoff races, Treliving fired in Toronto, and Tortorella hired in Vegas.
Sunday afternoon, the Vegas Golden Knights made a late-season coaching change dismissing Stanley Cup-winning coach Bruce Cassidy and bringing in John Tortorella in the hopes of jump starting a team that has underachieved all season. VGK President of Hockey Operations George McPhee joins Neil and Vic to discuss the move.Among the Three Things you Need to Pay Attention To, guess who is within one point of a wild card spot in the West?Also, we'll have a full playoff race update, discussion about various acts of pugilism around the league and what did we learn - or not - from the Keith Pelley presser on Tuesday?IN THIS EPISODE:[02:11] - Three Things You Need to Pay Attention To[11:21] - Golden Knights President of Hockey Operations George McPhee joins the show. After briefly touching on 1994 - which saw McPhee as part of the Vancouver Canucks organization - Neil notes from experience the difficulty letting people go, something McPhee did with his head coach Sunday.[13:56] - Neil follows up with George noting the decision to make a coaching change is something that builds over time and not an impulse decision.[17:30] - Vic draws a comparison between the stellar run to the Stanley Cup in 2023 to what the numbers have said about the Golden Knights since January - a sample size large enough to support the concern.[21:46] - On to Tortorella and his recognition to evolve in that the game and the players are vastly different from the Stanley Cup team he coached in 2004 and four other venues since.[24:06] - The key personnel on the Golden Knights that will be counted on even more since the coaching change.[26:59] - When the Golden Knights made the surprise run to the Final in 2018, the inaugural team was hard, fast and smart. Many of the those signatures were part of the 2023 team. What type of style will Tortorella need to employ to ensure success with the NHL's third oldest team?[28:25] - A brief look back at Torts first game behind the VGK bench.[30:57] - Wrapping out the chat with George McPhee.[32:57] - Standings update.[41:46] - Three very different types of pugilism played out Monday and Tuesday, including a goaltending bout at MSG.[49:29] - Personnel notes - Injuries, returns and milestones.[53:56] - A long-time AHL play-by-play man gets a tribute in Buffalo.[55:57] - Notable birthdays.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 #PatrickHoffman #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 #GeorgeMcPhee #JohnTortorella #BruceCassidy #KlyeConnor #MarkScheifele #JoshMorrissey #ConnorHellebuyck #AnthonyMantha #ViktorArvidsson #MarcoSturm #DanMuse #ErikKarlsson #KeithPelley #MLSE #CraigBerube #BrendanShanahan #SheldonKeefe #BradTreliving #CraigBerube #JeffVinik #JimNill #KellyMcCrimmon #AdinHill #CarterHart #WilliamKarlsson #JackEichel #MitchMarner #SheaTheodore #RasmusAndersson #MarkStone #GerardGallant #JayGrossman #CraigPatrick #LindyRuff #PeytonKrebs #JakubDobes #AdamGaudette #MacklinCelebrini #RadkoGudas #MaxDomi #TieDomi #DakotaJoshua #AustonMatthews #MichaelPezzetta #JakeMcCabe #JohnTavares #AndersLee #JoshNorris #SamCarrick #IgorShesterkin #JacobMarkstrom #PaulCotter #AndreiVasilevskiy #JeremySwayman #SergeiBobrovsky #AlexNedejlkovic#CaleMakar #JaredBednar #CutterGauthier #AlexandreCarrier #CarterYakemchuk #NoahGregor #NikitaKucherov #EvgeniMalkin #JordanGreenway #AlexOvechkin #AliaksaiProtas #EvanderKane #BradKovachik #BradyTkachuk #MatthewTkachuk #DonStevens #RochesterAmericans #CalderCup #Ukko-PekkaLuukkonen #AdirondackRedWings #StanFischler #GordieHowe #PavelBure #MikeRichter
On hour two of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg is joined by insider Frank Seravalli to dive into some of the latest and greatest news from around the NHL! Frank shares his thoughts on a great homestand for the Flames before getting thumped by the Avalanche, the Maple Leafs moving on from GM Brad Treliving, Vegas replacing Bruce Cassidy with John Tortorella, and more! (23:14) Calgary Wranglers Head Coach Brett Sutter joins the show! Brett dives into a difficult Wranglers season as they prepare to wind down their season, balancing success versus player development, 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. https://www.sportsnet.ca/960/flames-talk/Get full Flames games and great shows like Quick 60: The Stamps Show, Wranglers Watch and more ON DEMAND.
Host Grant Mona breaks down a perfect opening weekend at Chavez Ravine that has the rest of the league on notice. Then, we head to the desert for the shock of the NHL season: the Vegas Golden Knights have turned to "Torts" to save their championship aspirations. Segment One: Blue Heaven Perfection—Dodgers Sweep the D-Backs The quest for the three-peat began with a clinical three-game sweep of the Arizona Diamondbacks. Grant provides a game-by-game breakdown of how the Dodgers dismantled their division rivals: Game 1 (Thursday): Ring Night Fireworks (8–2) The Dodgers celebrated their 2025 World Series rings with an offensive explosion. Andy Pages provided the highlight with a go-ahead three-run homer, while Yoshinobu Yamamoto was spectacular in his first start as the reigning World Series MVP. Game 2 (Friday): The New Guys Deliver (5–4) A tighter contest that showcased the Dodgers' offseason depth. Kyle Tucker made an immediate impact with a clutch go-ahead RBI single in the 8th, and Edwin Díaz slammed the door for his first save in Blue. Mookie Betts added a three-run blast to silence any doubts about his early-season form. Game 3 (Saturday): The Birthday Sweep (3–2) On his 31st birthday, Will Smith delivered the definitive moment—a walk-off home run to complete the sweep. Grant analyzes the bullpen's dominance (5.2 scoreless innings) and why this series proves the Dodgers are as deep as they are star-studded. Segment Two: "Torts" in Sin City—The Golden Knights' Gamble In a move that caught the hockey world completely off guard, the Vegas Golden Knights fired Bruce Cassidy on Sunday and immediately named John Tortorella as their fourth head coach in franchise history. The Shock Factor: Grant discusses the fallout from firing a Stanley Cup-winning coach with only eight games left in the regular season. GM Kelly McCrimmon cited a "necessary intervention" after a slide that dropped Vegas to 3rd in the Pacific. Tortorella Speaks: We hear from the polarizing bench boss himself as he joins a team featuring high-priced stars like Jack Eichel. Tortorella addresses his "confrontational" reputation and his message to a locker room that is suddenly facing a "block-shots-or-bench" reality. The High Stakes: Can the veteran coach, fresh off a gold medal as an assistant for Team USA at the 2026 Milan Olympics, provide the spark to return Vegas to championship form, or will his "old-school" style clash with the Golden Knights' culture? Produced by: Grant Mona Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
HOUR 3 - The Vegas Golden Knights shocked the hockey world when they announced that they had fired their head coach, Bruce Cassidy, and replaced him with John Tortorella. Will Tortorella push this team to a Stanley Cup? The Toronto Maple Leafs will miss the playoffs this year. The Leafs fired their general manager and have indicated that a change in structure and culture needs to happen. Do you think the furture of the team needs to involve Auston Matthews or should the team move on from AM34? The Green Zone
Alberga, Hahn and Meaney catch up about the hottest fantasy and betting storylines around the NHL, including a late-season coaching change in Vegas as John Tortorella takes over behind the bench, Porter Martone's potential NHL debut for the Philadelphia Flyers this week as they make a push for the Stanley Cup Playoffs and other fantasy playoff pickups, including Connor Brown, Mikael Granlund, Zayne Parekh and Jakub Dobes. Then, in "On the Money," presented by Bet365.ca, Michael Leboff (@TheBigLeebowski) joins the show to discuss the Golden Knights' outlook with Tortorella, as well as the path in the Pacific and playoff race in the Western Conference. The guys give their favorite sides and props for upcoming games this week and also discuss some futures angles and a few Stanley Cup longshots from the Eastern Conference.
Join Bryan Hayes, Jeff O'Neill and Jamie McLennan for Hour 1 on OverDrive! They dive into John Tortorella's hiring with Bruce Cassidy's dismissal as head coach of the Golden Knights, Tortorella's influence to the lineup and Mitch Marner's stance and the Maple Leafs seeking revenge on Radko Gudas against the Ducks. Plus, Vegas Golden Knights general manager Kelly McCrimmon joins to discuss the head coaching change, the team's season and playing down the stretch.
Vegas Golden Knights general manager Kelly McCrimmon joined OverDrive to discuss the dismissal of Bruce Cassidy, John Tortorella's hiring and his role in the lineup, the play of the team, the goaltending performance down the stretch, the Pacific Division standings and more.
The NHL coaching carousel just took a massive turn as the Vegas Golden Knights fire Bruce Cassidy — and John Tortorella steps in behind the bench. What does this mean for Vegas in the playoff race, and how quickly can Tortorella make an impact?We also dive into the Philadelphia Flyers' playoff push, as they officially force their way back into the Eastern Conference race. Are the Flyers for real, or is this just a late-season surge?Plus, we break down standout performances and key storylines around the league, including Pavel Zacha and Jet Greaves making noise, the massive fight between Kastelic and Mathieu Olivier, and the Ottawa Senators decision to rest Linus Ullmark.To close the show, we look at the St. Louis Blues and shift the conversation to NHL awards races, including Jason Gregors upcoming article on the Norris Trophy.
Cole Caufield parviendra-t-il à atteindre le plateau des 50 buts d'ici la fin de la saison? Pour y arriver, l'attaquant petit format devra peut-être profiter de quelques filets déserts. Depuis l'arrivée de l'entraîneur des gardiens Marco Marciano, Jakub Dobes connaît une progression fulgurante et s'impose comme le gardien de confiance de Martin St-Louis. Quel bilan faire de la première audition d'Arber Xhekaj à l'attaque? Ce sont quelques-uns des sujets abordés dans ce nouvel épisode de Sortie de zone avec l'animateur Jérémie Rainville et Antoine Roussel du 98.5 Sports, ainsi que de Guillaume Lefrançois et Simon-Olivier Lorange de la La Presse. Le sommaire Bloc 1 1:00 - 5 victoires de suite, 2 en 2 sur la route: Comment expliquez-vous ce succès? 6:30 - Dobes et la défensive dominent. Les Canadiens ont accordé seulement 8 buts en 5 matchs. 20:15 - Xhehaj comme attaquant? Bloc 2 30:30 - Record individuel: une motivation ou une distraction? 47:00 - Tampa Bay, le « reality check »? Bloc 3 51:40 - Vegas congédie Cassidy avec 8 matchs à faire et embauche Tortorella. 57:00 - La bourse de la LNH.Voir https://www.cogecomedia.com/vie-privee pour notre politique de vie privée
Episode 107 begins with host Christopher Morais discussing the latest news in the NHL. Highlights include Jakob Dobes being named First Star of the Week and the possibility of the Canadiens hosting an outdoor game in the near future. In a surprising move, the Vegas Golden Knights have decided to change their head coach. They have relieved Bruce Cassidy of his duties and brought in John Tortorella for the remainder of the season. This change comes at a questionable time, with only eight games left in the regular season. Can Tortorella really turn things around before the playoffs start? If you like the podcast and want to support it directly, you can do so via PayPal
2026-03-30 Vegas macht Vegasdinge und entlässt Bruce Cassidy 20 Tage bzw. 8 Spiele vor Ende der Saison. Das „Schwert“ bei den Knights übernimmt John Tortorella. ———————————— Werde dauerhaft Supporter Einmalige Unterstützung per paypal Instagram sportpassion.de Host @larsmah.bsky.social @Lars_Mah Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | CastBox | Deezer | RSS | Spotify | Youtube byDieser Podcast wird vermarktet von der Podcastbude.www.podcastbu.de - Full-Service-Podcast-Agentur - Konzeption, Produktion, Vermarktung, Distribution und Hosting.Du möchtest deinen Podcast auch kostenlos hosten und damit Geld verdienen?Dann schaue auf www.kostenlos-hosten.de und informiere dich.Dort erhältst du alle Informationen zu unseren kostenlosen Podcast-Hosting-Angeboten. kostenlos-hosten.de ist ein Produkt der Podcastbude.
2026-03-30 Vegas macht Vegasdinge und entlässt Bruce Cassidy 20 Tage bzw. 8 Spiele vor Ende der Saison. Das „Schwert“ bei den Knights übernimmt John Tortorella. ———————————— Werde dauerhaft Supporter Einmalige Unterstützung per paypal Instagram sportpassion.de Host @larsmah.bsky.social @Lars_Mah Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | CastBox | Deezer | RSS | Spotify | Youtube by
Dallas Stars head coach Glen Gulutzan joins Neil Smith and Vic Morren for comprehensive discussion on unique rehire 13 years after being fired by Jim Nill, Vegas Wranglers ECHL days with midnight games for shift change workers and rowdy 1:30am fans, coaching evolution from chief cook and bottle washer in ECHL to managing massive NHL staffs, seven years in Edmonton building NHL-record 32.4% power play with Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl, Calgary years with Johnny Gaudreau and Matthew Tkachuk filling gap working with younger stars, exploiting Dallas weaknesses in playoffs now helping him fix them as head coach, two great power play units creating internal competition with Neil Graham running it, needing one degree more grit and physicality like Florida's blueprint, Panthers playing playoff hockey from October never changing for postseason, and Hudson Bay Saskatchewan vs La Paw Manitoba birth confusion. Plus working with legends like Tortorella, Hitchcock, Tippett, and why 82-game preparation matters for game 83.IN THIS EPISODE:[00:00] - Welcome: NHL Wraparound training camps opening week[01:00] - Summer coolers: blanket coverage throughout NHL continuing[02:00] - Dallas Stars: last three springs well positioned, something went wrong[03:00] - Glen Gulutzan: looking to change narrative spring 2026[04:00] - Probably main reason: change in Dallas, couldn't push over goal line[05:00] - Taking over 106-point team: been to Final Four three years in row[06:00] - Don't usually get that: usually rebuild, especially for guy like myself[07:00] - First time Dallas: Texas Stars AHL coach, brought up[08:00] - Made management change: second year, led to leaving Dallas[09:00] - Conversations with Jim Nill: still same guy you fired few years ago[10:00] - Walked into same room: fired in when came to interview[11:00] - Dawn on me: walking into that room, situation little different[12:00] - 13 years ago 2013: only worked with Jim[13:00] - Joe Nieuwendyk GM hired me: Joe here, when Joe let go[14:00] - Jim came in: about three weeks Jim Nill and I met before let me go[15:00] - Contract was up: month left, either gonna resign or let go[16:00] - Talked three weeks: players and team, young coach back then[17:00] - Tuesday after long weekend: hey I'm gonna let you go[18:00] - Bring in somebody else: at that time right decision[19:00] - Just young coach: needed little bit more experience[20:00] - Don't know that back then: certainly happened[21:00] - Little rapport with Jim: 13 years later see each other Dallas[22:00] - I was in Edmonton: opened his door bring me back[23:00] - Little surreal: come back my old office, few chuckles[24:00] - Reminders from previous stay: everything looked same[25:00] - Most striking: development camp on, Dennis Suart second equipment guy[26:00] - Now head guy: Jason Bradman head team ops, great relationship[27:00] - Mark Janko, Scott White: assistant GMs, rapport with them[28:00] - Scott White GM in Texas: real good rapport[29:00] - Poke head in development camp: Jordie Benn had in Texas rookie[30:00] - Verne Fiddler: alumni, had Verne here[31:00] - American League staff: Max Fortunus, Travis Morin assistants[32:00] - Had both guys Texas: Toby Petersen, had him here Dallas[33:00] - Surrounded by guys: been around, players coached, moved into coaching[34:00] - Felt very comfortable: all these people around, at some point coach[35:00] - Four head coaches: Neil, could have seen rehiring somebody let go?[36:00] - Think so: especially if hired young guy[37:00] - Problem in my time: got hired 35 GM Rangers[38:00] - Everybody hire: older than me, Roger Neilson Hall of Fame[39:00] - Got me through first few years: wouldn't...
Katie and Dan return to talk Flyers v Panthers, the team being boring, do the Flyers make a big trade in 2026, Tocchet vs Tortorella, Couts v Michkov, why don't they play their best players together, more!