Welcome to Episode 52 where we start with some football talk…Yes some football talk lol...However, we quickly get into the hockey talk with Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid (2:00) once again becoming the 1st player to reach the 100-point mark! Also discuss in this section: The Wild West playoff picture, where the Oilers rank vs the Kings and Leon Draisaitl's Rocket Race as he scored his 49th Wednesday!
Also out of Wednesday's storylines we talk some scouting (7:15) and bring up the rookie of the year conversation. Is it clear that The Calder Trophy must go to Detroit Red Wings Moritz Seider?
We continue talking some NHL trophies (11:18) and wonder would you rather win the Art Ross or Hart? Voting vs stats...And how can we make voting for awards more complete?
Thursday’s Sports Interaction (20:00) features our inside look at 9-games in the NHL Tonight with a focus on the Billy Guerin Bowl as the Minnesota Wild host the Pittsburgh Penguins.
We start the 2nd half of the pod with an officiating conversation, talking about the balance of special teams and penalties called, thanks to an article put together by TSN’s Travis Yost (22:11)
Thoughts on teams in big games from Tuesday (34:10):
Maple Leafs vs Bruins
Penguins vs Rangers
Hurricanes vs Lightning
Flames Vs Avalanche
And in our Ultimate Hockey Fans Final Thoughts (39:53) we talk some hockey broadcasting as we share our take on NHL on TNT, ESPN and think of ways to make hockey broadcasts more engaging.
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