Vally's View: Where the Cup Final Will Be Won

Vally's View: Where the Cup Final Will Be Won

From Real Kyper & Bourne by Sportsnet

June 2, 2026 · 50 min

About this episode

The episode discusses the upcoming Stanley Cup Final and features an interview with Steve Valiquette analyzing the teams and players involved.

Ahead of Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final, Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne, and Sam McKee start with some news around the league with the Canucks promoting Manny Malhotra to head coach, and Chris MacFarland leaving Colorado to be the Predators' GM. Then, MSG analyst and CEO of Clear Sight Analytics, Steve Valiquette, stops by (11:16) to help tee up Game 1 between Carolina and Vegas. Vally reflects on each team's path to the Final, who has the edge in net between Freddie Andersen and Carter Hart, whether the Hurricanes' top line can break through, and how K'Andre Miller and Taylor Hall have found their fit in Carolina. Later, they play a Cup Final-themed game of Grill Marks! Finally, Nick, Justin, and Sam wrap up with their series picks, Zach Werenski winning the Norris, and the Leafs-centric reporting around Mitch Marner. 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.

People in this episode

Hosts: Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne, Sam McKee

Guest: Steve Valiquette

Topics covered

  • Stanley Cup Final
  • NHL news
  • team analysis
  • player performance
  • hockey predictions

Keywords

  • Stanley Cup Final
  • NHL
  • Carolina Hurricanes
  • Vegas Golden Knights
  • Freddie Andersen
  • Carter Hart
  • Zach Werenski
  • Mitch Marner

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Canucks, Colorado, Predators, Carolina, Vegas

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