Dan Bylsma joins; Deadline additions, What's the Sabres ceiling? Trophy Tracker: Hart race

About this episode

Dan Bylsma joins the hosts to discuss NHL team dynamics, the Hart Trophy race, and playoff challenges.

Dan and Shawn are joined by former NHL coach Dan Bylsma to talk about the Avalanche adding Kadri, the Hart Trophy race and the process of integrating and welcoming new players to a team. Plus, he looks at the likely first round matchup between the Minnesota Wild and the Dallas and the unique challenge of finishing out a season while keeping your on the playoffs. The guys started the episode talking about the Sabres ceiling and the Islanders spunk. They wrap up with a look at the Trophy Tracker, including the very tight Hart race and why Jon Cooper should be the Jack Adams winner.

People in this episode

Hosts: Dan, Shawn

Guest: Dan Bylsma

Topics covered

• NHL
• Avalanche
• Kadri
• Hart Trophy
• Minnesota Wild
• Dallas
• Sabres
• Islanders
• Jack Adams

Keywords

• Sabres ceiling
• Trophy Tracker
• playoffs

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Trophy Tracker, Hart, Hart Trophy, Jack Adams

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