About this episode
Doug MacLean joins the hosts to discuss the NHL playoffs and various team and player dynamics.
Former NHL President, GM and head coach Doug MacLean (0:53) joins Justin Bourne and Sam McKee for Off-the-Rails Friday! Mac discusses Minnesota's depth in the Wild's series win over the Stars, Mats Sundin and John Chayka's fit in Toronto's front office, where the blame falls in Edmonton after their first-round exit, the Ducks' trajectory, and Rick Tocchet's impact in Philadelphia. Later, Justin and Sam tee up the three Game 6s on Friday night, with the Lightning, Bruins, and Mammoth all facing elimination. Finally, they discuss Connor McDavid's future in Edmonton, where Evgeni Malkin ranks among the greatest Russian players of all time, and whether the Oilers' window is still open. 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: Justin Bourne, Sam McKee
Guest: Doug MacLean
Topics covered
- NHL playoffs
- team analysis
- player performance
- coaching impact
- future prospects
Keywords
- NHL
- playoffs
- Doug MacLean
- Edmonton Oilers
- Minnesota Wild
- Toronto Maple Leafs
- Rick Tocchet
- Connor McDavid
- Evgeni Malkin
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Minnesota Wild, Toronto, Edmonton, Philadelphia, Lightning, Bruins, Mammoth
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