About this episode

Neil Smith and Vic Morren analyze the opening game of the Stanley Cup Final and discuss team strategies and adjustments.

Only 12 minutes into the opening game of the Stanley Cup Final, it appeared as is the Carolina Hurricanes were going to cruise in a manner similar to what we've seen in the first three rounds. However, their Vegas opponents are a veteran team. Battle-hardened and only three years removed from a championship. Once they get their legs under them, the Golden Knights pressured the 'Canes in a manner that they have yet to see in the playoffs and used a late goal to take home-ice advantage away. Vic and Neil break it down and discuss the adjustments Rod Brind'Amour may need to make for Thursday's second game. We'll also talk about the GM moves affecting the Avalanche and Predators, a new head coach in Vancouver and the awarding of the Norris Trophy. X: https://twitter.com/NHLWraparound Neil Smith: https://twitter.com/NYCNeil Vic Morren: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vic-morren-7038737/ NHL Wraparound Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nhlwraparound/ #NHLWraparound #NHLWraparound.com #ShortShifts #NYCentric #CelebritySeries #HallofFameEdition #StanleyCupdate #SummerCoolers #Smith'sPix #NeilSmith #VicMorren #BZZR #NHL #SummerCoolers #AnaheimDucks # #BostonBruins #BuffaloSabres…

People in this episode

Hosts: Neil Smith, Vic Morren

Topics covered

• Stanley Cup Final
• NHL
• hockey analysis
• team strategies
• player adjustments

Keywords

• Stanley Cup Final
• Carolina Hurricanes
• Vegas Golden Knights
• Norris Trophy
• NHL

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Carolina Hurricanes, Vegas, Avalanche, Predators, Vancouver, Norris Trophy

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