About this episode

The episode discusses NHL playoff expectations, trade rumors, and memorable moments from Claude Lemieux's career.

Here's what former Katie Gaus, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discussed in this episode: 1:06: What are our expectations from the Carolina Hurricanes going into Game 5? 3:40: Why is the Hurricanes' style of play working in the Eastern Conference final this year? 6:48: Thoughts on Kelly McCrimmon saying he thinks the Edmonton Oilers leaked the news about Vegas not granting Bruce Cassidy permission to interview elsewhere? 8:22: What does Vegas have to gain by not letting Cassidy interview with someone else at this point? 10:33: Who is the most interesting NHL player you heard could be traded this off-season? 15:05: Who are some defensemen the Toronto Maple Leafs could be looking at as possible targets? 17:10: What are some moments or memories that stick out from Claude Lemieux's NHL career? BetMGM Playbook 20:24: Who is leading the odds to win the Conn Smythe Trophy? 24:10: Your dark horse pick for the Conn Smythe? 27:30: Who is your pick to win the Conn Smythe Trophy? Rapid Fire 30:06: Who do you have going all the way in the IIHF Men's World Championship? 32:05: Should the NHL do more of what the IIHF is doing with the referee cameras? 34:54: Yay or nay: the Columbus Blue…

People in this episode

Hosts: Katie Gaus, Ryan Kennedy, Michael Traikos

Topics covered

• NHL playoffs
• Carolina Hurricanes
• Claude Lemieux
• trade rumors
• Conn Smythe Trophy
• IIHF Men's World Championship

Keywords

• NHL
• playoffs
• Claude Lemieux
• trade rumors
• Conn Smythe Trophy
• Carolina Hurricanes
• IIHF

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Carolina Hurricanes, Eastern Conference, Edmonton Oilers, Vegas, Toronto Maple Leafs

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