The Flying V: EP 29 - Project: Hail Mary with Newsday's Colin Stephenson

About this episode

The episode discusses the NHL Playoffs, Rangers draft strategy, and off-season trade talks with guest Colin Stephenson.

The Flying V returns, as scheduled! The Athletic's Vince Mercogliano opines about the state of the NHL Playoffs and what the Rangers draft strategy may be leading up to round one. Plus, Newsday's Colin Stephenson joins the show to discuss off-season trade talks and debating the importance of the draft vs. free agency. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People in this episode

Hosts: Ryan Mead, Greg Kaplan

Guest: Colin Stephenson

Topics covered

• NHL Playoffs
• Rangers draft strategy
• off-season trade talks
• draft vs. free agency

Keywords

• NHL
• Rangers
• draft strategy
• free agency
• Colin Stephenson
• Vince Mercogliano
• off-season trades
• hockey

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Newsday, The Athletic, NHL, Rangers

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