About this episode

The episode discusses recent coaching changes in the NHL, player milestones, and the tight playoff race in the Western Conference.

The Devils have fired GM Tom Fitzgerald with five games remaining, raising questions about the timing but signalling opportunity for both the organization to attract candidates and for Fitzgerald to pursue new roles. Meanwhile, the Islanders have replaced head coach Patrick Roy with Pete DeBoer just four games out while sitting on the playoff bubble, a move that has likely been considered for some time and underscores the financial importance of home playoff dates, with DeBoer’s defensive systems offering a chance for quick impact. Nikita Kucherov now sits eight goals behind Ray Ferraro all-time and could pass him early next season, while a bizarre penalty box-door incident that injured Pontus Holmberg sparked frustration from Jon Cooper. Out west, the race for the final wildcard berth is wide open with LA, Nashville, San Jose, and Winnipeg all within three points, setting up a dramatic finish that could hinge on key head-to-head matchups. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People in this episode

Host: Ray Ferraro

Topics covered

• NHL
• coaching changes
• playoff race
• player milestones
• team management

Keywords

• NHL
• Tom Fitzgerald
• Pete DeBoer
• Nikita Kucherov
• playoff race
• coaching changes
• Ray Ferraro

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Devils, Islanders, LA, Nashville, San Jose, Winnipeg

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