Emily and Greg wrap up the 2019-20 Season by discussing the most important stories in Hockey. Taylor Hall shocks everyone and signs with the Buffalo Sabres (5:56). ESPN's John Buccigross talks about the retirement of Mike 'Doc' Emrick (14:32). Plus, this year we learned about the new name of the NHL's newest franchise... the Seattle Kraken (35:15). Thank you to all who listened this season!

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John Buccigross, Top Stories

Emily & Greg begin the episode by reacting to a very exciting and unique NHL Free Agency period (2:20). Buffalo Sabres GM Kevyn Adams, who had arguably the biggest catch in Taylor Hall, talks about the beginning of a new era in Buffalo (11:40). That serves as a natural transition into the winners and losers of Free Agency (26:53). A pair of hockey greats, Meghan Duggan and Cammi Granato, join the show to talk about their legendary careers on and off the ice, and efforts to grow the game (39:40). During Puck Headlines, we address a major change in leadership, at the top of the NWHL (56:50). 

Kevyn Adams, Meghan Duggan & Cammi Granato

Our so-called hosts recap Day 1 of the NHL Draft, which certainly had a different feel to it this year (4:30). Tampa Bay Head Coach Jon Cooper talks about his Stanley Cup Champion team, and why the Celebration was unique, but special (17:41). We then look ahead to NHL Free Agency, and recap a few trades that have already taken place (38:18). P.K. Subban talks about his new partnership with Adidas, and how he hopes Hockey can become a more inclusive sport (49:21).

Jon Cooper, P.K. Subban

The Lightning are your 2020 Stanley Cup Champions! Emily recaps the unique celebration from Edmonton (3:30). We address Conn Smythe voting during our Reader Mail segment (27:20), and then determine who (or what) were the winners and losers of the NHL Bubble (36:20). We of course give you another uplifting Phil Kessel Loves Hot Dogs (41:18), and look ahead to some off-season story-lines during Puck Headlines (44:33). And we thank YOU, our faithful listeners, for following us throughout this very unprecedented season.

Lightning Strike Twice, NHL Bubble Recap

Steven Stamkos made a very efficient return to the Lightning lineup in Game 3. Emily talks about what it was like to see the immediate impact made by the Captain on Wednesday night (3:17). NHL Veteran Ryan Kesler joins the program to talk about his participation in the TSN Feature “The Problem of Pain,” and his experience with Pain-killers (15:54). Former NHL Executive Frank Provenzano talks about the uncertainty of the upcoming NHL off-season, as well as his work with former coaches (41:07). Plus, we recap Gary Bettman’s ‘State of the NHL’ Press Conference, and more, during Puck Headlines

Ryan Kesler, Frank Provenzano

Emily is finally inside the NHL Bubble in Edmonton, and reflects on seeing her first live hockey in 6 months! ESPN In The Crease Host Linda Cohn joins the show to help us recap the Conference Finals, and look ahead to the Stanley Cup Final Match-up (3:45). Plus, the ‘Puck over the glass’ rule has been called in a few significant moments throughout the playoffs… Will the NHL revisit this infraction (33:20)? TV Personality and Entrepreneur Jon Taffer joined the program to talk about his love of Hockey, and his new NHL show, ‘Pregaming’ (41:42).

Linda Cohn, Jon Taffer

Emily is in Canada, patiently waiting to be cleared for the Edmonton Bubble! We provide an update on the Conference Finals action so far (6:02). Former NHL Head Coach and Current NHL Network Analyst Bruce Boudreau talks about the difficulty of coaching in the Bubble format, as well as what the future holds for him, coaching-wise (11:12). We take a spin around the Goalie Carousel, and then talk player chirps with Thomas Drance of The Athletic (35:28). Plus, Reader Mail, Phil Kessel Loves Hot Dogs, and more!

Bruce Boudreau, Thomas Drance

Emily is in Edmonton! We try to figure out if this makes her an "International NHL Reporter" now. Chief Content Officer at the NHL, Steve Mayer, talks about the logistics behind the 'NHL Bubble.' He previews the very popular "Quest for the Stanley Cup" (16:20). Greg & Emily then discuss concerns regarding next season, for the NHL (39:34), and answer some listener questions during Reader Mail (39:40). Plus, this week we go to Boston for Phil Kessel Loves Hot Dogs (51:28).

Quest For The Cup, Next Season Worries

Greg is still mad at the refs, so we start off there. We then transition to the ‘photoshop’ seen around the twitter world, as Greg & Emily react to Agent Allan Walsh’s unconventional defense of Vegas goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury (7:30). Former NHL Player and current Sportsnet 590 NHL Analyst Anthony Stewart talks about the entertaining Western conference series between Vegas and Vancouver (18:15). CBS Sports Writer, and GIF-MAN Pete Blackburn, talks about his GIF-game, and tries his best to explain why Tuukka Rask has never been fully embraced in Boston (39:44). . 

Anthony Stewart, Pete Blackburn

Greg & Emily begin today’s podcast talking about Tampa Bay's series win over the Blue Jackets, and then hand out their Quarterfinal Superlatives. Jonathan Marchessault talks about his Golden Knights advancing to the second round over Chicago, & life in the Edmonton Bubble. He talks about the many concerns that players have about their families potentially joining the team in the Bubble (12:11). ESPN NFL Analyst Damien Woody talks about how he became an Islanders fan, and what type of hockey player he would have been (32:11).

Jonathan Marchessault, Damien Woody

Greg & Emily react to an instant-classic between the Lightning and Blue Jackets, which ended in the 5TH Overtime period last night (3:17). Rangers President John Davidson talks about the elation that his organization felt when they landed the first overall selection in the draft. He also talks about the future of Goaltender Henrik Lundqvist (11:46). Star-Tribune Wild Reporter Sarah McLellan reports from the Edmonton Bubble, and explains why this could be a busy off-season in Minnesota, following a qualifier round exit (36:41). 

John Davidson, Sarah McLellan

Emily & Greg react to the first few days of Qualifying round action. Ben Bishop of the Dallas Stars talks about the uniqueness of the Round Robin (13:46). He also discusses the player protests that took place before the game against Vegas. Isaac Bogoch, NHLPA Medical Advisor, explains the safety measures being taken in Edmonton and Toronto, and why the bubble concept has been successful so far (31:51).

Ben Bishop, Isaac Bogoch

Greg & Emily react to the first NHL action since mid-March. Did we like the Bubble setup, inside and outside of the arenas (3:20)? ESPN NHL Analyst Barry Melrose gives his Stanley Cup predictions. Plus, could Barry actually trade the suit in for some more summer-appropriate attire? (12:56). We then preview the Eastern Conference (29:27) and Western Conference Playoff match-ups (44:39).

Barry Melrose, NHL Playoff Preview

'Release the Kaplan!'  Emily delivers the backstory behind the newly-named Seattle Kraken, a process that took nearly 2 years (4:30). Former NHL Player & Stanley Cup Champion Chris Pronger stops by to explain why he would play in the Bubble, and what's next for him in the business world (15:00). NY Ranger C Ryan Strome catches up with Greg, to talk about how he is preparing for bubble life (36:04).

Chris Pronger, Ryan Strome

The CBA is done! Greg and Emily react to some of the exciting changes included in the new deal. Nashville Predators Head Coach John Hynes talks about camp so far, and shares his outlook on the bubble format (15:04). For the first time in a while, we break down the potential rosters of Team Canada & Team USA. After some Reader Mail, Bob Stauffer of 630 CHED & 'Oilers Now,' sells Edmonton to the American audience (40:00). During Puck Headlines, Emily explains why "the Russians are Coming."

John Hynes, Bob Stauffer

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