Two-Man Advantage w/ Burnside & LeBrun - A Show on the NHL
130 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago - ★★★★ - 80 ratingsEvery Wednesday, The Athletic's Pierre LeBrun and Scott Burnside bring you Two-Man Advantage, featuring insight from both, interviews, and insider information from two of the most connected people in the hockey universe.
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A message from Scott and Pierre
January 13, 2021 15:16 - 2 minutesScott Burnside and Pierre Lebrun have news about our podcast Two Man Advantage, and The Athletic's new hockey show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
John Carlson all in on Team USA and the Washington Capitals
January 06, 2021 17:15 - 1 hourJohn Carlson, Stanley Cup Champion and World Junior Hockey gold medalist joins Scott to discuss Team USA's success at the 2021 World Junior Championships, and the changes the Capitals made this off-season, including new coach Peter Laviolette and future hall of famer Zdeno Chara on defence. Plus, Scott and Pierre discuss the Caps chances this season, the future of Pierre Luc Dubois in Columbus and Patrik Laine in Winnipeg ahead of the NHL season starting next Wednesday night! Learn more about...
Tom Fitzgerald - New Jersey Devils General Manager
December 23, 2020 16:40 - 48 minutesTom Fitzgerald, the General Manager of the New Jersey Devils joins Scott and Pierre on the final Two Man Advantage of 2020. Fitzy discusses the extension for goalie MacKenzie Blackwood, and the prospects for an improved season for the Devils as they get set for the 56 game schedule in a new division. Scott and Pierre discuss the challenges that the seven forgotten teams will endure as their training camp starts 3 days before the rest of the NHL. The guys also take a closer look at the rules...
NHL agent Pat Brisson excited for his son Brendan to compete for USA at the WJC
December 16, 2020 21:36 - 50 minutesNHL super agent Pat Brisson joins Scott and Pierre from his home in California to discuss his son Brendan, a first round draft pick of the Vegas Golden Knights making Team USA at the 2021 World Junior Championships in Edmonton. Pat takes Scott and Pierre for a trip down memory lane, playing with Luc Robitaille, and being coached by Pat Burns in the QMJHL. Plus Pat talks about how he ended up in the agent business, and he provides an update on the negotiations between the Columbus Blue Jackets...
TSN Hockey Insider Darren Dreger
December 09, 2020 17:20 - 51 minutesTSN Hockey Insider Darren Dreger is Scott Burnside and Pierre Lebrun’s guest, this week on Two Man Advantage. Dregs discusses his start in the business, getting the job with TSN and being a part of the second to none hockey coverage at TSN. The guys also discuss the ongoing negotiations between the NHL and the Players Association, as they continue to plan for a season which should begin in January. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Stanley Cup Champion Jon Cooper
December 02, 2020 19:08 - 44 minutesJon Cooper, the head coach of the Stanley Cup Champion Tampa Bay Lightning joins Scott and Pierre to discuss what it was like winning the Cup, how special the trophy is and how he is planing for the next Bolts season. Plus Scott and Pierre provide an update on the NHL and the Players Associations on going negotiations leading up to the 20/21 season, and the boys look back on this day in history, Patrick Roy's final game with Montreal, and the passing of NHL legend Jean Beliveau. Learn more a...
Kendall Coyne Schofield fulfills dream to work for Chicago Blackhawks
November 25, 2020 20:44 - 43 minutesUS Olympian Kendall Coyne Schofield joins Pierre and Scott to discuss her new dream job with her hometown Chicago Blackhawks, as a player development coach and youth hockey growth specialist. Plus, Scott and Pierre provide an update on the NHL and NHL-PA discussions for the 20/21 NHL season, and the boys pay tribute to Stanley Cup Champion Johnny Boychuk of the New York Islanders, who retired today due a serious eye injury suffered last season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megapho...
Rick Bowness - Dallas Stars Head Coach
October 29, 2020 15:00 - 50 minutesRick Bowness, the head coach of the Dallas Stars joined Scott and Pierre fresh off signing his contract extension with the Stars. Bowness talks about taking the Stars all the way to the Stanley Cup Final, the contributions of how young players, assisted by his savvy veterans helped the Stars win the West and take the Cup Champion Lightning to a 6th game. Bowness discusses what it was like to be in the bubble for two and a half months, the game plan this off-season, and how much he is looking ...
Ed Olczyk stick tap for Doc Emrick
October 20, 2020 19:29 - 43 minutesScott and Pierre welcome NBC Sports lead hockey analyst Ed Olczyk to look back on the storied career of Hall of Fame NHL play by play man Mike 'Doc' Emrick who retired from the booth on Monday. Eddie O talks about what Doc meant to him, memories of their first and final games together and the sendoff he hopes Doc will get from the league and the fans, once the pandemic is over. Plus, Pierre and Scott discuss the rumours surrounding Patrik Laine's tenure in Winnipeg and how Philadelphia might...
Pietrangelo and Hall sign new deals, who is next?
October 14, 2020 17:29 - 49 minutesScott and Pierre look back on the first five days of free agency led by the top two free agents signing deals in the past two days. Alex Pietrangelo signed for 7 years in Vegas, and Taylor Hall inked a one year big money deal in Buffalo. The guys discuss the need to bring back the free agent speaking period. Scott and Pierre also take a closer look at the moves Montreal made this off-season, the Brendan Gallagher contract negotiations, and they discuss their sleeper free agent signings, Wayne...
NHL Free Agency set to begin at noon on Friday
October 08, 2020 14:56 - 39 minutesScott and Pierre set up the 2020 NHL free agent season, which forecasts a busy month for signings and trades. Alex Pietrangelo, Taylor Hall and Torey Krug headline the players available, as free agency officially kicks off at noon on Friday. Burnsie and Pierre discuss that many NHL clubs have a lot of work to do to clear cap space, and that the free agent picture might not be cleared up by Friday night, negotiations could draw out for the entire month. The guys take a look at the list of pla...
The Off-Season of the goalie will dominate team roster and cap management
September 30, 2020 15:33 - 36 minutesWith the 2020/2021 NHL season behind us, Scott and Pierre dive into the off-season and take a look at the amount of work that most teams will need to do, to fit under the salary cap in order to sign their restricted free agents. many teams upcoming free agency. The guys touch on Tampa's cap issues, the Henrik Lundqvist buyout, the goalie carousel, and what is next for teams in Colorado, Vancouver, Toronto, Vegas and Philadelphia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tampa Bay Lightning bring home the cup in the bubble
September 29, 2020 15:30 - 34 minutesScott Burnside and Pierre Lebrun recap the 2020 Stanley Cup Final, after nine weeks and two safe bubbles in Edmonton and Toronto. The boys look back on the Cup final that Tampa won over Dallas in 6 games, and the job of Bolts architect Julien Brisebois to reshape the Lightning at the trade deadline. They discuss Victor Hedman winning the Conn Smythe Trophy as the playoff MVP in the NHL and the Dallas Stars heartbreaking loss in this years Stanley Cup final. Learn more about your ad choices. V...
Game Six of the Stanley Cup Final between Dallas & Tampa is tonight
September 28, 2020 14:59 - 28 minutesJohn Forslund from the NHL on NBC Sports joins Scott from the Edmonton bubble, ahead of game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final. John talks about life in two bubbles, as he started the playoffs in the Toronto bubble before heading west for the Conference Final and the Cup Final. John talks about the powerhouse Tampa Bay Lightning and the resilient Dallas Stars who have put on a heck of a series so far. Plus the guys discuss other NHL news, including trades being made, what the new season schedule mig...
2020 Stanley Cup Final is all business for Tampa & Dallas
September 25, 2020 15:10 - 31 minutesMark Spector, Senior Hockey Columnist with Sporetsnet.ca, joins Scotty ahead of the first of back to back Stanley Cup games in Edmonton. Game 4 may as well be a must win game for Dallas, as they trail Tampa and the series 2 games to 1. Spec and Burnsie discuss what the Stars must do in game 4 tonight vs Tampa to even the series. Specifically, the Stars need to stay out of the Penalty Box, Anton Khudobin needs to have the game of his life, and the Star veteran players, Tyler Seguin, Alex Radu...
Stamkos returns in possible turning point game of the final
September 24, 2020 14:18 - 29 minutesEmily Kaplan from ESPN.com joins Scott to discuss the Lightning's game three win in the Stanley Cup Final, and the emotional return of Steven Stamkos to the Bolts lineup. Emily and Scott also discuss the Stars slow starts to games, the pivotal back to back games this weekend, and if Ben Bishop will draw in to start one of the games for the Stars. Scott and Emily also discuss Emily's piece on Life in the Bubble, where NHL players spoke candidly about how the experience has been for them as the...
Michael Hirshfeld - Executive Director, NHL Coaches Association
September 23, 2020 16:05 - 49 minutesMichael Hirshfeld, the Executive Director of the NHL Coaches Association, joins Pierre and Scott to discuss what the Association is all about, how it got started and how it assists all NHL coaches in conjunction with the NHL. Michael discusses the mentorship program, and initiatives to support female and black and indigenous coaches. Scott and Pierre look ahead to game three of the Stanley Cup Final between Dallas and Tampa Bay and discuss what NHL teams are planing ahead of Free Agency and t...
Mike Rupp: Stanley Cup Final - True Dislike Between Tampa and Dallas
September 22, 2020 14:15 - 30 minutesMike Rupp, Stanley Cup Champion and Studio Analyst with the NHL Network joins Scott to discuss his career as a player, including his Stanley Cup series winning goal for New Jersey, his infamous 'Jagr salute' at the Winter Classic, and how he got into the world of broadcasting. Burnsie and Rupper take a look at the Stanley Cup final, recapping the game two Tampa Bay win, and what to expect next in this series between the Stars and Bolts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/ad...
Elliotte Friedman: Is a Steven Stamkos return to the Stanley Cup Final Imminent?
September 21, 2020 15:01 - 31 minutesElliotte Friedman from Hockey Night in Canada joins Scott to discuss when the next season for the NHL might begin. The guys look at a number of different options that the NHL has, including fans or no fans in the stands, an all Canadian division, a more regional schedule, a baseball type schedule with teams playing back to back games in the same city and more. In the second half of the podcast, Burnsie and Friedge look ahead to game two of the Stanley Cup Final, with Dallas leading the serie...
Stanley Cup Final is Set - Tampa Bay vs Dallas
September 18, 2020 14:46 - 32 minutesAssociated Press Hockey Writer Stephen Whyno joins Scott from the Edmonton bubble to help set up the Stanley Cup Final between Dallas and Tampa Bay. The guys recap the Eastern Conference Final between the NY Islanders and Tampa Bay Lightning. The Bolts beat the Isles in game 6 in OT to advance to the Cup final for the first time since 2015. Plus the guys discuss Rick Bowness and the Dallas Stars, and how they matchup with the Lightning. Scott and Steve also look back on the hiring of Peter L...
Dallas Stars Resting and Waiting for the Winner of the Tampa / New York Series.
September 17, 2020 14:50 - 43 minutesJosh Bogorad, the play by play voice of the Dallas Stars joins Scott to discuss his career path in sports broadcasting. Josh talks about what it was like to be on the call for the Stars, as they eliminated Vegas in game 5 overtime, to advance to their first Stanley Cup appearance in 20 years. Thomas Drance wakes up early from the Edmonton bubble, to get us set for game 6 of the Eastern Final between Tampa and the Islanders. Will Nikita Kucherov and Brayden Point be healthy enough to play? C...
Geoff Ward - Calgary Flames Head Coach
September 16, 2020 17:51 - 53 minutesGeoff Ward, who took over last fall for Bill Peters as the interim head coach for the Flames, saw the interim tag removed this week by the Calgary Flames. Geoff joins Scott and Pierre to discuss his journey from the University of Waterloo, to being a head coach in the NHL. Scott and Pierre also discuss Peter Laviolette joining the Capitals as their new head coach and what the future may be for veteran coaches Mike Babcock and Gerard Gallant. The guys also talk about the huge game five, double...
Golden Knights Eliminated in Heartbreaking Fashion
September 15, 2020 15:33 - 30 minutesJesse Granger from the Athletic LV joins Scott to unpack the surprising outcome of the Western Conference Final between the Dallas Stars and the Vegas Golden Knights. Plus the guys talk about the future of Robin Lehner and Marc-Andre Fleury together in Vegas, if it's time to name a Captain and if too much success too soon is a bad thing for the franchise.Finally, Scott addresses the breaking news with the Washington Capitals hiring Peter Laviolette as the 19th head coach in club history. Lea...
Kevin Weekes - on Khudobin's Stars, Cooper's Lightning & Hockey Being For Everyone
September 14, 2020 16:09 - 43 minutesNHL Network lead analyst Kevin Weekes joins Scott to discuss his involvement in the NHL's Hockey is for Everyone Program, and the NHL's player inclusion committee. Kevin also praises the work of Anton Khudobin during this playoff, and how the Stars have rallied around their backup during this improbable playoff run for the Dallas Stars. Kevin and Scott also discuss the seemingly unstoppable force that is the Tampa Bay Lightning and the massive hill that the Islanders have to climb to get back...
Colby Cohen on Big Wins for Couturier, Cassidy and the Dallas Stars
September 11, 2020 14:35 - 35 minutesColby Cohen from NBC Sports Philadelphia and the NHL on WestWood One Radio joins Scott to discuss Bruce Cassidy's winning the Jack Adams, and Sean Couturier who won the Selke Trophy as the NHL's top defensive forward. Plus Colby looks back at the Stars huge OT win in game three over Vegas, the goaltending performance by Anton Khudobin and that shot in OT by Alex Radulov, In the East, the Bolts look to have things in control, Colby and Scott take a look at if the Islanders have anything left i...
AJ Mleczko - Heartbreaker for the Islanders in Game 2
September 10, 2020 14:57 - 24 minutesUS Olympian, and the NHL on NBC Sports analyst AJ Mleczko joins Scott to discuss the conference finals. AJ talks about the challenge of calling games off of monitors in NYC, while the game have been taking place in Toronto and Edmonton, and what it's like to be a hockey mom of four children. AJ and Scott take a closer look at the devastating loss by the Islanders in game two by the seemingly unstoppable Lightning. They also analyze Barry Trotz's willingness to adapt and how that is a positive...
Bill Daly on the NHL's Success in the Bubble, and the NHL's Plans for the 2020/2021
September 09, 2020 20:55 - 49 minutesBill Daly, the NHL's Deputy Commissioner joins Scott and Pierre to discuss the success of the NHL's bubble operation in Toronto and Edmonton, looking forward to the conference finals and the Stanley Cup and ahead to the draft and free agency. Daly also discusses the plans for the league for the 2020/2021 season, including when the schedule may start, if divisions or conferences will bubble and if fans will be allowed in the buildings or not. Scott and Pierre also discuss the General Manager...
Chris Johnston from Sportsnet on the Final Four of the Stanley Cup
September 08, 2020 14:22 - 32 minutesChris Johnston from Sportsnet, joins the podcast fresh off his move covering the Toronto bubble to the Edmonton bubble. Chris discusses the differences that he sees from Toronto to Edmonton, and how strange it will look when the Stanley Cup is awarded in the Edmonton bubble in less than a month. Scott and Chris also discuss the powerhouse effort from Tampa Bay in game one of the Eastern Conference over the NY Islanders. The guys also look at how the Toronto Maple Leafs, a team that Chris cov...
And Then There Were Four: Conference Finals Underway in Edmonton
September 07, 2020 14:17 - 36 minutesArpon Basu of the Athletic Montreal is covering the Eastern Conference Final in Edmonton for the Athletic, and joins Scott from the bubble to talk about what it is like to be back in a rink to cover an NHL game. Arpon and Scott preview game one of the Eastern Conference Final with the powerhouse Tampa Bay Lightning taking on the underdogs from Long Island, the playoff magic of Jean Gabriel Pageau and the absence of Steven Stamkos from the playoffs. We head West for a very early morning chat w...
Seventh Heaven in the NHL This Weekend
September 04, 2020 14:15 - 34 minutesCharlie O'Connor from the Athletic Philadelphia joins Scott to talk about the Flyers improbable overtime win in game 6, their third OT win of this series, to force a game 7, Saturday night vs the NY Islanders. The guys discuss the inspirational return of Oskar Lindblom after his successful battle with cancer, and how the Flyers were able to overcome the absence of Sean Couturier and countless goal challenge calls in game 6. We head West for an early morning chat with Jesse Granger from the At...
It's 'Digging In' Time for the Canucks, Avalanche, Flyers, Stars and Golden Knights.
September 03, 2020 14:37 - 39 minutesCarolina Hurricanes broadcaster Tripp Tracy joins Scott to discuss his new podcast Digging In, and how he got started with his new show. Tripp and Scott discuss the performance of Michael Hutchinson, as the Avs beat the Stars in game 6 to force game 7 and the fiorce that is Nathan MacKinnon. Scott and Tripp take a look at the Flyers as they battle the Islanders tonight in game 6, down 3 games to 2, and the role that team captain Claude Giroux needs to play for Philadelphia if they are success...
The NHL Prepares for Three Game Six's in the Second Round
September 02, 2020 14:23 - 36 minutesArthur Staple from the Athletic NYC joins Scott to recap the Islanders overtime loss to Philadelphia in game five. The guys look back on the last time the Islanders qualified in the NHL's Eastern Conference Final, back in 1993, the loss of Matt Barzal in game five, and how this Barry Trotz led Islanders team continues to get the job done without the luxury of a marquee player on the roster. We head South to discuss the Stars and Avalanche series with Dallas Stars analyst Daryl 'Razor' Reaug...
Jim Rutherford's Pittsburgh Window Remains Open
September 01, 2020 17:16 - 42 minutesJim Rutherford, the General Manager of the Pittsburgh Penguins joins Scott and Pierre on this weeks podcast to look back on his trade for Kasperi Kapanen, the market for his two goaltenders, and if he'd consider moving Evgeni Malkin this offseason. Scott and Pierre discuss what the goaltending picture will look like moving forward in cities like Pittsburgh, Toronto and Calgary, plus the guys look back on a crazy night in Edmonton in the series between Colorado and Dallas, and, if Zdeno Char...
Final Four in the NHL Could Be Set by Tuesday Night.
August 31, 2020 14:21 - 42 minutesFluto Shinzawa of the Athletic Boston joins Scott to discuss the fact that all four series are sitting at 3 games to 1, and that the Conference Final could be set by Tuesday night. Fluto takes a closer look at the Bruins who are on the brink of elimination, as they get set to play game 5 of their series vs Tampa tonight, and that game 5 could be the final gamer that Zdeno Chara plays in the NHL. We head West and Welcome Thomas Drance, from the Athletic Vancouver. Drance recaps Marc-Andre Fl...
An Important Week in the Social Conscience of the NHL
August 28, 2020 14:29 - 26 minutesScott and Pierre unpack the landmark decision made Thursday night by NHL players to not participate in games on Thursday and Friday as they continue to do their part to fight racial injustice. Scott and Pierre discuss the role of the Hockey Diversity Alliance, Ryan Reaves struggle to play on Wednesday, and the text from former teammate Kevin Shattenkirk from the Toronto bubble that helped kick start the conversation and unit the players. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/a...
The NHL Family Misses the Opportunity to Be on the Right Side of History
August 27, 2020 14:48 - 35 minutesThe Athletic's Ryan Clark joins Scott to discuss a historic night in sport, and how the NHL missed the opportunity to be a leader, to be a part of a solution to the continued social and racial unrest in the United States and beyond. Ryan and Scott do get to the action on the ice. Colorado, the team that Ryan primarily covers, collected their first win in the series vs the Dallas Stars. Colorado, thought to be a Stanley Cup favorite almost saw themselves go down 3 games to none to the Stars w...
Bolts & Canucks Bounce Back, Busy Off-season Begins in Toronto & Pittsburgh
August 26, 2020 17:56 - 51 minutesPierre and Scott are together again and the boys are full value for this podcast. The guys look back on pivotal game 2 wins for Vancouver and Tampa Bay last night in the second round vs Vegas and Boston.Lebrun and Burnside also take a closer look at Washington's coaching change, the Kasperi Kapanen trade to Pittsburgh from Toronto, and how the Bolts recent off-season changes could be a model for Toronto this off-season.Scott and Pierre also tackle the play of the Flames, Habs, Hawks and Hurri...
NHL's 2nd Round Relentlessly Moves Forward
August 25, 2020 14:06 - 40 minutesKeith Jones from NBC Sports joins Scott to discuss the accelerated NHL Playoffs, that have kept him busy as he sets up shop at NBC headquarters in Connecticut. Jonesy discusses the game one win for the Islanders over Philadelphia, Tampa looking back to get in their series with Boston and what moves the Flyers and Lightning need to make to get back into their respective series. We head West for an early morning chat with Mike McKenna, the analyst for the Vegas Golden Knights. Mike discusses ...
Coaching Change in DC, Controversial Agent Tweet, Ahead of Round Two in the Stanley Cup Playoffs
August 24, 2020 14:55 - 42 minutesColby Cohen, the studio analyst for the Flyers on TV, joins Scott to discuss the coaching change in Washington with the Capitals firing Todd Reirden. Colby also talks about the Flyers getting past Montreal in the first round and how they matchup with the New York Islanders. Plus Colby and Scott look back game one of the Bolts and Bruins. We head West to St. Louis to discuss the Western Conference with Darren Pang. Panger discusses the controversial tweet that Allan Walsh put out in suppor...
The Bubble Is a Challenge for Everyone, It's How You Tackle It That Determines Your Fate
August 21, 2020 14:47 - 34 minutesThe editor in chief of the Athletic Montreal, Arpon Basu joins Scott to discuss the Eastern Conference first round series. The Washington Capitals couldn't have looked more disinterested in their series with the New York Islanders, as Barry Trotz completely out coached Todd Reirden and the Isles advanced to the 2nd round. Arpon also discusses the controversial hit that Matt Niskanen lay on Brendan Gallagher, the one game suspension that came with it, and Gallagher being lost to the Habs for ...
Chaos & Drama as the NHL Playoff Year Does Not Disappoint
August 20, 2020 14:06 - 29 minutesJoe Smith from the Athletic TB joins Scott to discuss the Bolts series win vs Columbus, as the Lightning exact revenge on the Blue jackets after the sweep in the first round last playoff. Plus Joe provides an update on Steve Stamkos, and pays tribute to broadcaster Rick Peckham, who called it a career after the OT win in game 5. Joe also offers analysis on the Habs/Flyers series, which saw the Habs win game 5 to trail Philadelphia 3 games to 2. Jeremy Rutherford from the Athletic St. Louis...
NHL Community Mourns the Loss of Dale Hawerchuk. NHL Head Coach Gerard Gallant Stops By For a Visit
August 19, 2020 15:31 - 47 minutesScott and Pierre pay tribute to the great Dale Hawerchuk, the Hockey Hall of Famer who passed away after a battle with cancer yesterday at the age of 57. The boys marvel at the former Jet, Sabre, Flyer and Blues center, who was a fantastic two way player, and a better person. NHL Head Coach Gerard Gallant joins Scott and Pierre from his summer home on Prince Edward Island. 'Turk' tells the guys what it was like to play against Dale Hawerchuk in the 80's and 90's. Gerard also discusses what h...
Dominant Isles Set to Sweep Caps, Avalanche Poised For a Long Playoff Run
August 18, 2020 14:10 - 36 minutesArthur Staple from the Athletic NYC joins Scott to discuss the dominant performance by the Islanders, who are poised to sweep the Washington Capitals, Tuesday afternoon. Stape discusses how the Islanders, a team without any superstars, has been able to play complete hockey throughout their roster, to get past Florida and be up 3 games to none vs the Caps. Ryan Clark from the Athletic Denver joins Scott to discuss the juggernaut that is the Colorado Avalanche. The guys look back on the impress...
Tuukka Opts Out, O'Reilly Factor Gives St. Louis Hope
August 17, 2020 14:20 - 38 minutesFluto Shinzawa of the Athletic Boston joins Scott to discuss the surprising news that Tuukka Rask has opted out of the NHL playoffs, and the gutsy performance from Jaroslav Halak in game 3 of their round vs the Carolina Hurricanes. Boston looks to take a stranglehold over the Canes in game 4 tonight. The guys also discuss how the Islanders have put the Capitals on the brink after a 2-1 OT win. We head off too Edmonton to discuss the Western bubble with The Athletic's Thomas Drance. Drancer...
Julien Returns to Montreal, Canes Beat Bruins, Flames comeback Falls Short
August 14, 2020 14:18 - 29 minutesSara Civian, the Hurricanes beat writer for the Athletic Carolina joins Scott to discuss the shocking news surrounding Montreal head coach Claude Julien. Plus, Sara discusses the Bruins/Hurricanes series, which is tied at 1 after Carolina's big win over Boston on Thursday night. Sara discusses the Canes goaltending dynamic and Rod Brind'Amour, the ultimate players coach. We head west to speak with Scott Cruickshank who is covering the Stars/Flames series for the Athletic Calgary. The Flame...
Trotz exacting Revenge on Caps, Shifting of Power in the West.
August 13, 2020 14:17 - 36 minutesTarik El-Bashir, the Capitals beat writer at the Athletic DC joins Scott to look back at the Caps game one loss to Barry Trotz and the NY Islanders. The Islanders score 4 unanswered goals against a Caps team that lost Nicklas Bäckström to injury and that features possibly the last hurrah for goalie Braden Holtby. Tarik and Scott also discuss game one of the series between the Flyers and Habs , featuring an exciting duel between two of the top goalies in the NHL, Carey Price and Carter Hart. P...
Rangers President John Davidson on Winning the Lottery
August 12, 2020 16:21 - 49 minutesJohn Davidson, the President of the New York Rangers joins Scott and Pierre to discuss the Rangers, winning phase two of the NHL's Draft Lottery, and what it will mean to the Blueshirts to add a player like Alexis LaFreniere to the Rangers already impressive list of prospects. JD also addresses the three headed goalie monster in Manhattan, and what the team's plan is for legend Henrik Lundqvist, with Igor Shesterkin and Alexandar Georgiev waiting in the wings. Plus, Scott and Pierre discuss t...
NY Rangers win the Lottery, NHL 1st Round Begins Tonight
August 11, 2020 14:18 - 27 minutesScott Wheeler, the National Reporter, covering the NHL Draft and Prospects for the Athletic joins Scott to discuss the Rangers winning the lottery Monday night. The Rangers picked Kaapo Kakko with the second overall pick in 2019 and are set to take QMJHL phenom Alexis Lafreniere with the top pick at the draft in October. Jeremy Rutherford from the Athletic St. Louis joins Scott ahead of the first round of the playoffs beginning tonight in Edmonton and Toronto. The Stanley Cup Champs have ...
The NHL's Round of 16 is Set + Tallon out in Florida, & the Draft Lottery Phase Two
August 10, 2020 14:49 - 30 minutesCharlie O'Connor of the Athletic Philadelphia joins Scott to discuss the game 5 outcome between Columbus and Toronto, which sets up the NHL's Round of 16, first round of the playoffs.Charlie talks about the Philadelphia Flyers who finished first in the Eastern Conference, and their matchup with the Montreal Canadiens.Plus Charlie offers his opinion as to what team, in the 2nd phase of the NHL Draft lottery, would best benefit from winning the first pick, tonight.Jesse Granger from the Athleti...
Elimination Friday - 6 Teams Could Be Sent Home Today in the NHL
August 07, 2020 14:31 - 36 minutesArpon Basu from the Athletic Montreal joins Scott on Elimination Friday to discuss a wild Thursday evening in NHL Play in action which sets up potentially a historic day today in the league. The guys discuss the exciting overtime win for the Blue Jackets in Toronto, and the fallout which will happen if Columbus eliminates them tonight. The guys turn to the Penguins/ Canadiens series in which Carey Price and the Habs can eliminate Sid Crosby and Pittsburgh, with one more win tonight. We move t...