The Big Show

Here's what Katie Gaus, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discussed in this episode:

0:41: Did the Dallas Stars and Minnesota Wild series live up to expectations?

2:05: How different would this series have looked for Minnesota without Quinn Hughes?

3:39: What are the expectations for the second-round matchup between the Colorado Avalanche and the Wild?

6:40: What went wrong for the Stars in this series?

8:47: Is the Edmonton Oilers' championship window closing?

14:06: What are some things that excite and concern you about the Anaheim Ducks?

17:20: Previewing Game 6 between the Vegas Golden Knights and Utah Mammoth

18:29: Previewing Game 6 between the Montreal Canadiens and Tampa Bay Lightning

19:51: Can Josh Norris make a difference for the Buffalo Sabres in Game 6?

22:25: What is an X-factor for the Philadelphia Flyers to make their series interesting against the Carolina Hurricanes?

BetMGM Playbook

26:26: What are the updated Western candidates' odds for the Conn Smythe Trophy?

29:30: Who are some candidates from the East for the Conn Smythe Trophy?

33:04: Who is your super dark horse pick for the Conn Smythe?

Rapid Fire

34:29: Like or Dislike: Misha Donskov as Canada's next Men's World Championship and world juniors coach

36:09: Yes or No: Kris Knoblauch stays with the Oilers?

37:10: Who do you think could win the Jack Adams Award?

38:47: Which player has impressed you the most so far in the first round of playoffs?

40:16: Which player has underperformed in the playoffs so far?
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Here's what former NHLer Drew Shore, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discussed in this episode:

1:10: Can the Boston Bruins' overtime goal lead to a series comeback?

3:30: What do you think of Jeremy Swayman's bounce-back game?

7:10: How has Matt Boldy changed his view of him since the Olympics?

9:30: How underrated has Matt Boldy been his whole career?

10:45: What do the Dallas Stars need to do to generate offense?

13:00: Was Connor McDavid being listed as a game-time decision a mind game by the Oilers?

15:55: What did you think of Lukas Dostal's quick hook in Game 5?

18:00: Thoughts on Ridly Greig's sucker punch, and what will be the supplementary discipline?

20:00: Could Greig become marked around the league for this move?

23:30: How are the Philadelphia Flyers handling Matvei Michkov?

29:50: Who is the best goalie still in the playoffs?

31:00: Which teams still trailing are the most likely to come back?

33:10: Where will Bruce Cassidy coach next?

34:50: Reaction to the Vezina finalists?

37:40: Reaction to Latvia defeating Team USA in the U-18 World Championship?
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Here's what former NHL goalie Devan Dubnyk, Ryan Kennedy and Andrew McInnis discussed:

0:59: Did the officials in the Edmonton Oilers and Anaheim Ducks game make the right decision to call the overtime goal a goal on the ice?

6:25: Should that puck have gotten through Oilers goalie Tristan Jarry to begin with? 

8:00: Can the Edmonton Oilers battle back and win this series? 

10:22: How would you assess the goaltending so far for the Edmonton Oilers? 

15:37: Between the Montreal Canadiens and Tampa Bay Lightning, which team has the edge heading into Game 5?

20:35: What impact would it make for Montreal to have Noah Dobson back, possibly in Games 5 or 6?

22:20: What led to the Buffalo Sabres' strong start to Game 4? 

23:45: What do the Boston Bruins need to do to keep their playoff hopes alive? 

25:00 Thoughts on Jermany Swayman's reaction to being pulled? 

26:34: Are the Stars' struggles at even strength a concern moving forward? 

29:50: What went wrong for the Ottawa Senators?

33:36: Logan Stankoven, Jackson Blake and Taylor Hall were difference-makers for the Carolina Hurricanes. What was your impression of the team?

35:33: What has to change for the Kings in the coming years? 

36:58: Have we seen any weak points with the Colorado Avalanche yet?

38:58: Has D.J. Smith shown enough to be the permanent Kings coach?

40:28: Should the San Jose Sharks name Macklin Celebrini captain?

41:20: Who was hot or cold this past week?
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Here's what former Katie Gaus, Ryan Kennedy, Michael Traikos and Gary Pearson discussed:

1:09: The Buffalo Sabres got the win in Game 3, but is the power play a concern for them moving forward? 

4:10: What has been your breakdown of the Boston Bruins through the first three games?

6:57: What's the feeling for the Ottawa Senators after Game 3, and where do they stand? 

11:27: What do the Los Angeles Kings have to do to avoid being swept? 

15:09: What's the expectation for Game 3 of Tampa Bay Lightning versus the Montreal Canadiens?

18:44: How will the series between the Edmonton Oilers and Anaheim Ducks progress?

22:28: What is going on with the Pittsburgh Penguins' inability to generate meaningful offense?

BetMGM Playbook 

27:04: Tell us about how the odds are so far for the Conn Smythe Trophy?

28:30: Who's one player not from the odds above that could be a dark horse pick?

31:15: From the odds listed, which player do you think will win it? 

Rapid Fire  

34:00: Out of potential GM candidates, which one would be the best fit for the Maple Leafs?

36:56: Over/Under: $12-million cap hit on Jason Robertson's next contract?

39:15: How many "better players" do the Red Wings need to be a contending team?

40:39: Both Sidney Crosby and Nathan MacKinnon have had embellishment calls against them in these playoffs. Whose embellishment was worse?
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Here's what former NHLer Drew Shore, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discussed in this episode:

0:00: Could the Buffalo Sabres change goalies ahead of Game 3 against the Boston Bruins?

4:59: Have the Utah Mammoth exceeded expectations against the Vegas Golden Knights?

10:30: Who needs to step up the most for the Los Angeles Kings against the Colorado Avalanche?

13:13: Will lineup changes be made for the Montreal Canadiens after losing Game 2 to the Tampa Bay Lightning?

21:33: Is Kevyn Adams a strong fit for the GM role with the Vancouver Canucks?

27:13: Breaking down the best hockey documentaries

29:39: Will the NHL have another expansion franchise by 2030?

32:15: Reflecting on the craziest in-game delays in hockey

35:24: Previewing the most exciting players to watch at the U-18 Men's World Championship
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