Episode 241 | Babcock Bombshell, Larkin/Nurse/Thomas Updates, Cup Final Breakdown

About this episode

The episode covers the latest NHL news, including player updates and coaching changes, culminating in a discussion about the Stanley Cup Final.

Riley Cote and Derek Settlemyre discuss the latest breaking news and rumors in the NHL starting off with the latest updates around Dylan Larkin, Robert Thomas, Darnell Nurse, and Mason McTavish. Then we get into the bombshell news about Edmonton's interest in Mike Babcock. We touch on Peter Laviolette being hired by the LA Kings and Nikita Kucherov winning the Hart. We finish up by diving into the Golden Knights vs Hurricanes Stanley Cup Final. 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…

People in this episode

Hosts: Riley Cote, Derek Settlemyre

Topics covered

• NHL news
• player updates
• coaching changes
• Stanley Cup Final
• hockey analysis

Keywords

• NHL
• Dylan Larkin
• Mike Babcock
• Stanley Cup Final
• hockey news
• player updates
• coaching changes

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: LA Kings, Golden Knights, Hurricanes

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