Jeff and Elliotte react to the news of what William Nylander is dealing with and Brad Marchand’s great performance in Game 3. Next, they look at Vegas taking a 2-0 series lead going back home, the chemistry between Mark Stone and Tomas Hertl, and Bruce Cassidy getting the most out of his team. To wrap up, the guys chat about L.A. grabbing an OT win over Edmonton, the firing of David Quinn in San Jose and Alex Vlasic’s extension in Chicago. 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.

Jeff and Producer Matt look back at Nashville’s Game 2 victory, Elias Pettersson’s struggles and the potential ramifications of another first round exit for Tampa. The Athletic's Peter Baugh chats about how the Rangers have shut down Alex Ovechkin, Igor Shesterkin being the key a long playoff run and Colorado’s depth (32:48). Later on, Matt joins the conversation to discussing the commentary surrounding Mark Stone and his injury, before providing an update on Brett Pesce (49:50). 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.

Jeff and Greg discuss the idea of Utah’s team being called "NHL Utah", the secrecy surrounding William Nylander and availability of information with the NHL’s relationship with gambling companies. Next, they look at which star’s performance has been the most concerning, the Stanley Cup path for certain teams and how Nashville can beat Vancouver. To wrap up, Jeff and Greg chat about Spencer Carbery’s comments on Alex Ovechkin, the Islanders melting down in Game 2 and Lindy Ruff’s hire in Buffalo. 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.

Jeff is joined by Sportsnet's Iain MacIntyre to talk about what has stood out early in the playoffs, Rick Tocchet’s decision to not challenge Ryan O’Reilly’s goal in Game 1 and the success of Vancouver’s third line. Next up, former NHL defenceman Chris Wideman chats with Jeff about when players start to prepare for the playoffs, what series has caught his attention and his own personal playoff experience (18:17). Later on, we hear from NHL Utah Owner Ryan Smith and his appearance on the 32 Thoughts Podcast (50:15). 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.

Jeff and Elliotte look back on Connor McDavid’s commanding performance Monday night and Los Angeles not being able to keep up offensively with Edmonton. Next, the guys discuss Auston Matthews’ best game as a Leaf, a bounce back from Ilya Samsonov and the secrecy surrounding William Nylander. To finish, Jeff and Elliotte react to the “double goalie pull”, the domination of the Hurricanes over the Islanders and Buffalo hiring Lindy Ruff as their (sort of) new head coach. 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.

Jeff is joined by former NHL goalie and current NESN analyst, Andrew Raycroft, to talk about the Bruins’ decision between the pipes for Game Two, the mindset of Jeremy Swayman if he doesn’t start and the evolution of Brad Marchand. Next up, Producer Matt weighs in on Vancouver’s non-challenge, Mark Stone’s potential return to the lineup and what qualifies as a true first-round upset (18:00). Later on, NHL netminder and new Sportsnet analyst, Jake Allen, discusses his broadcasting debut and what he looks for in his analysis, before breaking down how shooters turned to shooting “triangle” and not five-hole (49:08). 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.

Jeff and Elliotte kick things off talking about Vegas embracing the role of the villain, before debating who is facing the bigger consequences with a series loss between the Golden Knights and Stars. Next, they pair take a look back at the weekend of playoff games and share which matchup stood out the most. To wrap, they discuss what Colorado might do in net for Game 2, Evander Kane telling people he’s been playing through a sports hernia, and the disappointment for Leaf fans in Game 1. 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.

Gord Stellick kicks off the show with Sportsnet’s Chris Cuthbert to tee up the Leafs-Bruins first round matchup. They discuss the first playoff meeting in five years between Toronto and Boston, who we can expect to see between the pipes for the two teams, and more. Then, TNT's Darren Pang joins the show to reflect upon his time working in Arizona and the impact the team has had in the growth of the sport, before getting into the Lightning as underdogs and what we can expect from Patrick Roy and the Islanders (21:59). Later on, Sportsnet’s Sean Reynolds joins the show to discuss how the Jets have built their team, the teams trade deadline additions, how the front office has fixed the locker room, Laurent Brossoit not getting his name on the Jennings Trophy, and more (47:26). 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.

Former Toronto Maple Leafs General Manager Gord Stellick hosts today's show alongside Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman. They break down the NHL officially announcing the Arizona Coyotes' relocation to Utah, what the future has in store for hockey in the desert, and how the NHL and Utah were able to get a deal done quickly. Then, they discuss how the Leafs look heading into a playoff matchup with the Bruins, if Boston scares teams as much as they used too, the most excitement matchups of the first round, if Vegas has what it takes to defend the Stanley Cup, 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.

Jeff is joined by The Athletic's Shayna Goldman to discuss Alex Meruelo's absence from the Coyotes’ final game, which playoff series is the most intriguing and if Nikita Kucherov is the league’s most cerebral player. Next up, Sportsnet's Eric Francis chats about how the season went for the Flames, reflections on Craig Conroy’s first year as the team’s GM and Yegor Sharangovich’s inaugural season in Calgary (33:56). Later, Producer Matt weighs in on the Jets’ projected lineup before their finale against the Canucks, Coyotes broadcaster Todd Walsh’s sign-off and what’s next for youth hockey in the Arizona market (50:03). Finally, Sportsnet's Eric Engels puts a bow on the Canadiens’ season and discusses Nick Suzuki's Selke consideration and Martin St. Louis’ growth as an NHL head coach (01:23:34). 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.

Jeff is joined by Washington Capitals Head Coach Spencer Carbery to chat about qualifying for the playoffs after a wild ride of a season, the play of Charlie Lindgren and coaching Alex Ovechkin during his chase for Wayne Gretzky’s record. Later on, Producer Matt weighs in on about who might “win” the 2003 NHL Draft, John Tortorella’s explanation of pulling his goalie against Washington and the Coyotes leaving Arizona (15:34). 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.

Jeff and Greg react to the Capitals getting into the playoffs and if history could repeat itself in a series between the Capitals and Rangers. Next, they discuss how Detroit fell short of the playoffs, where things stand with the “Yzerplan” and the Sabres’ coaching situation. To finish, Jeff and Greg look at why Buffalo “should” take a step forward next year and what could be an emotional night for the Coyotes and their fan base. 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.

Jeff and Elliotte look back on a questionable icing call in the Red Wings-Canadiens game during a great night of hockey all around. Next, they look at the travel for the Eastern Conference first round, Toronto pushing to get Auston Matthews goal 70 and if the Leafs were distracted by it. To wrap up, Jeff and Elliotte discuss the idea of changes in Detroit, some names linked to the vacant Sabres coaching position and the final game for the Arizona Coyotes. 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.

Jeff chats with Kings analyst Daryl Evans about how L.A. matches up with their two potential playoff opponents, Quinton Byfield’s game heading into the playoffs and Jim Hiller providing a different voice for the team. Producer Matt joins Jeff to look at the potential for an early goalie pull for the Flyers in a big game with the Capitals, which coaching vacancy is the most intriguing and clinching scenarios in the Eastern Conference (16:00). Later on, Mike Augello of The Hockey News gives his take on the firing of Don Granato, the team's inability to add during this past off-season and who might be the next captain of the Sabres (47:33). 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.

Jeff and Elliotte react to the news of the Sabres dismissing Don Granato of his head coaching duties, if Kevyn Adams is going to go with another first time head coach and where 100 assists in a season ranks among greatest feats in the sport. Next, they talk about how individual skills coaches have changed the game, Lucas Raymond’s impressive run and the Islanders getting into the playoffs. 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.

Jeff chats with Dallas Star General Manager Jim Nill about the expectations for his club coming into this season, how Pete DeBoer rotates his lines, and scouting Wyatt Johnston. Next up, Olympic and World Champion Gold Medalist Erin Ambrose looks back on another World Championship after defeating the United States, how Marie-Philip Poulin took the game over and how physical the tournament was compared to PWHL games (18:22). Later on, Jesse Granger of The Athletic weighs in on the timeline for Alex Pietrangelo’s return, what made Noah Hanifin want to stay in Vegas and how the Golden Knights operate with their salary cap in-season (50:22). 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.

Jeff and Elliotte look at the potential aftermath from Alex Meruelo’s sale of the Coyotes, if the sale could be wrapped up in the coming week and how aggressive Ryan Smith will be this coming off-season. Next, they discuss why the NHL would want Smith as an owner, Auston Matthews’ pursuit of 70 goals and how complicated the Hart Trophy race gets if he accomplishes the feat. 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.

Jeff chats with college hockey insider Mike McMahon about Montreal draft pick Jacob Fowler’s play this season, the future of both Boston University and Michigan and the potential agreement between the NCAA and CHL. Later on, former NHL defenceman and author of “Thundermouth: Memoirs of a Broad Street Bully", Joe Watson talks about his relationship with his younger brother, the start of the "Broad Street Bullies" and playing for Fred Shero (17:15). Producer Matt wraps up the week with a look back on Joel Quenneville’s appearance on the Cam & Strick Podcast (51:17). 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.

Jeff and Elliotte kick off Friday's show reacting to a faceoff play by the Penguins in overtime, before discussing if the temperature is hotter in Pittsburgh or Detroit and the Islanders continuing their winning streak. They finish up by talking about if Auston Matthews will play the remaining games, the turmoil in Arizona and memories of the "Broad Street Bullies". 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.

Jeff and Producer Matt react to Elliotte Friedman’s appearance on the PHNX Coyotes Podcast and look back on a chat with prospective NHL owner, Ryan Smith. Former NHLer Thomas Hickey chats about the Islanders’ recent run of success, how Mathew Barzal and Bo Horvat have grown playing together and what he’s learned about Patrick Roy (31:50). Next up, Gordon Monson of the Salt Lake Tribune looks at the viability of an NHL franchise in Salt Lake City, how Ryan Smith is viewed in the market and the potential for the growth of hockey at the youth level in the community (50:10). Later on, Anton Thun of Quartexx Management offers an agent’s perspective on the Coyotes potentially moving to Salt Lake City, his experience with a player on a team that was relocating and Coyotes' long-term outlook (01:03:51). The Athletic's Charlie O’Connor wraps up today's show discussing Philadelphia's attempt to stop the bleeding, if the Sean Couturier's scratching has negatively affected the team and the John Tortorella effect (01:23:04). 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.