Vladdy's Second-Half Outlook + Must-See NHL Matchups in 2026-27
About this episode
The episode discusses Vladdy's performance, coaching impacts on team losses, and notable NHL matchups.
Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Jon Morosi (2:05)! They discuss Steve Yzerman ending his tenure as GM of the Red Wings without a playoff appearance and what is next for Detroit. Then, they chat about Vladdy’s confounding first half, if Bo Bichette’s departure is part of Vladdy’s struggles, the MLB trade deadline, and much more! Later, Ailish and Justin go to the text line to discuss the biggest sports losses that are entirely the fault of a team’s head coach/manager, inspired by Thomas Tuchel’s decisions in England's loss to Argentina in the World Cup semi-finals. Finally, they discuss some of the notable NHL games from the league's schedule release! 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: Ailish Forfar, Justin Cuthbert
Guest: Jon Morosi
Topics covered
- MLB trade deadline
- NHL matchups
- sports management
- team performance
- coaching decisions
Mentioned in this episode
Places: Detroit, Argentina
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