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Updated: Apr 27, 2026 – 19 episodes
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“… You can't, you can't get out of the zone against them. That's so you're saying they're doing exactly what you need to do. And then, you know, the Ottawa D and there's a lot of other teams D that you can't do it, but look at Florida. And I guess in your opinion, what Tampa would do is they would just pound them. And that's the only way you're going to beat them is beat the fuck out of them. And Ottawa tried and they couldn't do it. Yeah. Well, they didn't try the right way. They didn't get the puck behind their D enough. And whoever's going to play Colorado. I watched Colorado's got some man. …”
“… 20 days, whatever it is. And you need to turn it into a nightmare for defensemen. So the teams that are going to win are going to do that. I don't know. Carolina did. That's what they did. You can't, you can't, you can't break out against the Maves. You can't, you can't get out of the zone against them. That's so you're saying they're doing exactly what you need to do. And then, you know, the Ottawa D and there's a lot of other teams D that you can't do it, but look at Florida. And I guess in your opinion, what Tampa would do is they would just pound them. And that's the only way you're going to beat them is beat the fuck out of them. And Ottawa tried and they couldn't do it. Yeah. Well, they didn't try the right way. They didn't get the puck behind their D enough. And whoever's going to play Colorado. I watched Colorado's got some man. They're very good. But you can wear on the car. You can make it painful on him. You got who else is their D. Malinsky. They got Brent Burns. They got Manson, who's suffered injury. Devon Taves. Devon Taves. They have an unreal decor. And quickly, before we get there, sorry, though, but in terms of Carolina's defense, because we just brought up …”
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To win in the playoffs, teams must relentlessly target their opponents' defensemen, turning the series into a nightmare for them. Carolina exemplifies this strategy, using their mobile defense to dominate and stifle breakout plays. If their goaltending holds up, they could very well take the Cup this year.
“All right, so let's go through the series that were not in action on Sunday. We'll begin with the Ottawa Senators, Elliot, the first team knocked out of the 2026 Stanley Cup playoffs. Congratulations to the Hurricanes being the first team to punch their ticket to round number two. Elliot, the Sens were largely viewed with how they finished the regular season as a team that you may not want to face in the first round. And not only did they not win a game against the Hurricanes, they did not hold a lead for a second over the course of the four games. …”
“All right, so let's go through the series that were not in action on Sunday. We'll begin with the Ottawa Senators, Elliot, the first team knocked out of the 2026 Stanley Cup playoffs. Congratulations to the Hurricanes being the first team to punch their ticket to round number two. Elliot, the Sens were largely viewed with how they finished the regular season as a team that you may not want to face in the first round. And not only did they not win a game against the Hurricanes, they did not hold a lead for a second over the course of the four games. Naturally, the questions begin around what the future looks like, how does Steve Sayos address things moving forward? And there's the Brady Kachuk question also. Where do you want to start with the Ottawa Senators, a playoff run that ended almost as soon as it began? Kyle, there's one thing that you did not address in your introduction to the Senators. …”
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The Ottawa Senators made NHL history by becoming the first team to be swept in the 2026 Stanley Cup playoffs without ever leading a game. Despite high hopes and strong regular-season performances, they were completely outmatched by the Carolina Hurricanes, leaving fans and management questioning the future of the franchise. Goaltending issues and unexpected player performances highlighted a shocking series that no one saw coming.
“And then after, the Senators fans, this is why I wanted to shout them out. They were, they were writing me in there saying, all you do is shit on the Sens fans, which I feel like I don't, but maybe I do. I don't know. And all you're saying is Brady's going to leave and Brady's out of town. and the fans were where they were they were giving it to Brady in a good way they were loving him he gave an awesome interview after where it just looks like man this is the Brady Kachuk …”
“And then after, the Senators fans, this is why I wanted to shout them out. They were, they were writing me in there saying, all you do is shit on the Sens fans, which I feel like I don't, but maybe I do. I don't know. And all you're saying is Brady's going to leave and Brady's out of town. and the fans were where they were they were giving it to Brady in a good way they were loving him he gave an awesome interview after where it just looks like man this is the Brady Kachuk that I think Senators fans have always loved he'll put his life his body on the line to get wins he does whatever it takes to win games they're looking good right now I think they are in right now as of uh yeah right now they are the second wild card team so I guess like Senators fans are saying like we love this guy still and i don't know if the …”
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Despite rumors of discontent, Ottawa Senators fans still love Brady Kachuk, especially after his inspiring performance. His commitment to winning shines through, and he’s a key player as the team fights for a playoff spot. Fans believe in his effort, even if he someday decides to leave the team.
“… bangers in Ibiza and playing hockey games and scoring points and conditioning his hair, I mean, what a fucking run. What a run, boys. Now, so Ottawa, they get that win against just a horrible hockey team. And Mark Mathot sent a tweet out right after, and it kind of got me fired up. As not even a Sens fan, but an Eastern Conference playoff race fan. And he said, tomorrow night, like biggest game of the year. I'm already excited, said some other things like what's up with Shabbat, blah, blah, blah. Well, it didn't come out before the game, but it just came out now. Shabbat's out four to eight …”
“… Mika Zabenejad celebrating his 1,000th game. He actually had three shots. He's trying to pull his weight. What a career he's had. Over 800 points in those 1,000 games. So I know he takes a lot of flack, Mika, with the dry hair. But between dropping Megamix bangers in Ibiza and playing hockey games and scoring points and conditioning his hair, I mean, what a fucking run. What a run, boys. Now, so Ottawa, they get that win against just a horrible hockey team. And Mark Mathot sent a tweet out right after, and it kind of got me fired up. As not even a Sens fan, but an Eastern Conference playoff race fan. And he said, tomorrow night, like biggest game of the year. I'm already excited, said some other things like what's up with Shabbat, blah, blah, blah. Well, it didn't come out before the game, but it just came out now. Shabbat's out four to eight weeks, just an ultimate kick in the dick. This is a team that they're already playing without Jake Sanderson. So it's like that's an enormous loss right there. And then you find out that Shabbat's out, who's played incredible since Sanderson went out with injury. And we get news that Carter. What is it? Yakum Chuck. Yakum Chuck. We will be able to …”
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The Ottawa Senators have emerged as a terrifying playoff contender, even with key injuries to players like Shabbat and Sanderson. Their recent win against a struggling team showcases their impressive five-on-five analytics and goaltending, making them a formidable opponent for anyone in the first round. As they gear up for the playoffs, the Senators are not a team anyone wants to face.
“Ottawa Anaheim. Yeah, Ottawa Anaheim. We were texting about it. Look, you know, I'm going to be honest about this. Like, if you guys saw me on the weekend, you know I didn't agree with the call. I'm like, this is like, if you watch Stutzla, Shabbat scores the goal. And let me just say this. Thomas Shabbat has been fantastic since Sanderson got hurt. I wrote this down, Elliot. Like we were talking. You did not. You are such a liar. Hold on. Hold on. …”
“Ottawa Anaheim. Yeah, Ottawa Anaheim. We were texting about it. Look, you know, I'm going to be honest about this. Like, if you guys saw me on the weekend, you know I didn't agree with the call. I'm like, this is like, if you watch Stutzla, Shabbat scores the goal. And let me just say this. Thomas Shabbat has been fantastic since Sanderson got hurt. I wrote this down, Elliot. Like we were talking. You did not. You are such a liar. Hold on. Hold on. Yeah. Because my point was going to be last pod, you talked about some of the Red Wings needing to go superhuman. He's kind of doing that right now with Ottawa over 27 minutes. No way you thought of that. 28 and a half. Look, I can show you my notes here. You heard me say it, and you're like, I'm going to steal that. No, no. You have plenty of bad …”
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A controversial goal in the Ottawa vs. Anaheim game raises questions about goalie interference and whether goals should count if a player disrupts a goalie. Tim Stutzla was visibly upset after scoring, believing the goal wouldn’t count due to his contact with the goalie. The discussion highlights the confusion surrounding the rules and the need for consistency in officiating.
“… me explain that story because I do want to defend myself a little bit. Oh, good luck with this one. It was the 2000, it was the 2001 playoffs and Ottawa had a great year. I think they had 107 points and the Maple Leafs where Glenn was the backup to Curtis Joseph. They made the playoffs on the second last day of the regular season. And so it was Ottawa, Toronto, and the Sanders fans were out for blood. They were, you know, they were like, we're going to kill these guys. and Toronto came out, Matt Sundin scored the one year in overtime, the one nothing game, I think it was. And the Leafs were up …”
“… most part, you know, guys are getting help and hope. And it's their journey. And it's up to us to protect them. Yeah, the Joe Murphy one was the one I was referring to because I know how much that hurt you, that that situation happened. So, Kyle, let me explain that story because I do want to defend myself a little bit. Oh, good luck with this one. It was the 2000, it was the 2001 playoffs and Ottawa had a great year. I think they had 107 points and the Maple Leafs where Glenn was the backup to Curtis Joseph. They made the playoffs on the second last day of the regular season. And so it was Ottawa, Toronto, and the Sanders fans were out for blood. They were, you know, they were like, we're going to kill these guys. and Toronto came out, Matt Sundin scored the one year in overtime, the one nothing game, I think it was. And the Leafs were up three nothing after three and Ottawa was really, feeling and the game four Toronto was about to sweep and they gave up a fluke goal Ottawa scored like a ridiculous goal late in regulation to force overtime in game four and their leaves are going back into the room and they look like stunned and before the silver doors close the ones you know Kyle …”
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Hundreds of NHL players are quietly seeking help for their mental health, but the details remain confidential. A former player emphasizes the importance of privacy in the locker room, stating that what happens there stays there, protecting players from public scrutiny. This culture shift aims to encourage players to ask for help without fear of judgment.
“… building, he would pick the first option. That's how hardcore these fans are and how desperate they are for back-to-back playoff seasons for the Ottawa Senators. And they're playing great right now, but do you guys think that they squeeze in? Last night was a big loss, dude. To not even get a point out of that game and put some five behind the Bruins, right? If they win that game, they're three behind. even getting a point it helps out but they did have a beef and it was the second um in two nights of kind of crazy uh different of opinions goalie interference calls so we can go back to Ottawa and Dylan …”
“… your phone during covid and yeah during covid that was a tough one rest in peace to him yeah all right p i bet you if you said to him would you rather walk in barry laying the boots to your old lady or have Montreal Canadiens fans start a wave in your building, he would pick the first option. That's how hardcore these fans are and how desperate they are for back-to-back playoff seasons for the Ottawa Senators. And they're playing great right now, but do you guys think that they squeeze in? Last night was a big loss, dude. To not even get a point out of that game and put some five behind the Bruins, right? If they win that game, they're three behind. even getting a point it helps out but they did have a beef and it was the second um in two nights of kind of crazy uh different of opinions goalie interference calls so we can go back to Ottawa and Dylan Cousins. And then we'll get into McKinnon in a little bit. But I think this one might have been the worst goal interference call I've ever seen. Give Montreal credit. They go to the power play and Demigod, just a filthy pass to Slavkovsky. They go up 1-0. All right, sets the tone of the game. The home crowd goes wild. This was not an instance of …”
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The Ottawa Senators' playoff chances are dwindling after a crucial loss, leaving fans frustrated with the team's goaltending decisions. Controversial goalie interference calls have stirred up heated debates among supporters, particularly a shocking call against Dylan Cousins that many deemed unjust. As the Senators fight for a playoff spot, the pressure mounts, and the fanbase is split on the team's direction.
“… series so far. But again, I think a big reason behind that is how Carolina plays. They have been so, so aggressive in every area of the ice, and Ottawa just hasn't had an answer. You know, it was interesting. Green in the postgame was asked about Kachok and Stutzla and he called them average. Yes. Now he also said, he goes, this is one of those series where great players can look average because of how tight checking it is. But I know what he was saying. But we did the Stutzla piece before the game and Green talks like that to some of those guys. You know, Stutzla talked about how they have a …”
“… But for a team that got themselves back into the playoffs down the stretch, largely because they were one of the more connected teams going in the league in terms of being able to execute a game plan. It's just looked far opposite for too much of this series so far. But again, I think a big reason behind that is how Carolina plays. They have been so, so aggressive in every area of the ice, and Ottawa just hasn't had an answer. You know, it was interesting. Green in the postgame was asked about Kachok and Stutzla and he called them average. Yes. Now he also said, he goes, this is one of those series where great players can look average because of how tight checking it is. But I know what he was saying. But we did the Stutzla piece before the game and Green talks like that to some of those guys. You know, Stutzla talked about how they have a lot of conversations like that. He also talked about how when he first got there, he had a pretty serious conversation with Shabbat about Shabbat's game. And generally I think he been incredibly effective for them this year I thought he played great Like I said now I think he really battling and I think he really hurt and far from 100 And the lack …”
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The Ottawa Senators are facing a tough playoff series, currently down 0-3, and their disconnect on the ice is evident. Key players like Sanderson are missing, and the aggressive play of the Carolina team has left Ottawa struggling to find answers. Despite a hopeful crowd, the Senators’ performance has not matched last year's resilience, raising doubts about their playoff potential.
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The Ottawa Senators are in a strong position to secure a playoff spot, controlling their own destiny with the most regulation wins in the wildcard race. Meanwhile, teams like the Philadelphia Flyers and Washington Capitals are facing uphill battles, needing help from others to advance. As the final games approach, every point counts, making this an exciting finish to the season.
“Over in the Eastern Conference, we'll talk a bit more about Ottawa in a second, but here we are again, Philly 86, Columbus 88, Detroit 88, Ottawa in the playoffs by 88 because they have the best tiebreaker. Islanders, 89, didn't play. Pittsburgh lost big at Tampa, 92. The Bruins, 94. Of all the years to get swept by Florida, you didn't think this would be the one with the tough season Florida's had, but Boston lost it. Montreal's going to have a shot at first place in the Atlantic, two back of Tampa Bay and …”
“Over in the Eastern Conference, we'll talk a bit more about Ottawa in a second, but here we are again, Philly 86, Columbus 88, Detroit 88, Ottawa in the playoffs by 88 because they have the best tiebreaker. Islanders, 89, didn't play. Pittsburgh lost big at Tampa, 92. The Bruins, 94. Of all the years to get swept by Florida, you didn't think this would be the one with the tough season Florida's had, but Boston lost it. Montreal's going to have a shot at first place in the Atlantic, two back of Tampa Bay and Buffalo, but they won't catch those guys in the tiebreaker. They're both six ahead, but the Canadians have worked it. Carolina, the first team in the Eastern Conference to clinch a playoff berth. But Ottawa, 88. The Wings, the Blue Jackets, one behind them. The Flyers, two back, and the Capitals, three. The Capitals, an awful loss to New Jersey, got …”
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The Ottawa Senators are clinging to their playoff hopes, currently sitting at 88 points, just ahead of the competition. After a promising win against Vegas in January, their season took a downturn, culminating in a crushing defeat against the Florida Panthers. With injuries piling up and external pressure mounting, the team must rally to overcome the noise and make a playoff push.
“… missing already on the back end as is. But now they've got the Rangers tonight and then in Detroit. Huge game. Tuesday. Back-to-back huge games for Ottawa. You know, somebody said to me, do you think Travis Green would be in trouble if Ottawa misses the playoffs? And I was like, how? Are you kidding? Like how? Look at all the underlying numbers that support. I know the penalty kill, even that's like it's getting better. But I mean if that your one big sore spot of course we all know the discourse on goaltending But there so much to like in terms of what they give up how connected they look for …”
“… it certainly on Saturday but like he didn't need to be that's a Pretty good four-line team that's going right now. That's got some good momentum. Tough to see Dennis Gilbert leave. He's been good for them. Yeah. And you know, of course, who they're missing already on the back end as is. But now they've got the Rangers tonight and then in Detroit. Huge game. Tuesday. Back-to-back huge games for Ottawa. You know, somebody said to me, do you think Travis Green would be in trouble if Ottawa misses the playoffs? And I was like, how? Are you kidding? Like how? Look at all the underlying numbers that support. I know the penalty kill, even that's like it's getting better. But I mean if that your one big sore spot of course we all know the discourse on goaltending But there so much to like in terms of what they give up how connected they look for long stretches Clearly, they're a team that dumps the puck in a lot. The players have bought into that idea. I think that's crazy talk. Yeah, I thought that was nuts. I was like, are you serious? That's on another planet. Yeah, because Detroit now is the team that's out, right, as we work. Yes. As we do this podcast Sunday night, Detroit's the team …”
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Ottawa's playoff chances are in jeopardy, with crucial games against the Rangers and Detroit looming. Coach Travis Green's future is questioned, despite the team's strong underlying performance metrics. The pressure is on as they strive to overcome the challenges of fatigue and injuries in their push for the postseason.
“… Sen's series and then King's series since they're both out a little bit. But kind of now what goes on now into, especially as a Canadian team in Ottawa, playing in playoffs and what these next few days look like. Kind of just like the end of the year looks like here. So first of all, on the series, score was tight. I didn't necessarily think the games were as tight as the score was. With that being said, Ottawa had a bunch of power plays and a bunch of chances. And I hate being that guy. It's like, you had your chances, you had your chances because chances are fuck all really. Unless you have …”
“I know you wanted me to touch on kind of, first of all, Sen's series and then King's series since they're both out a little bit. But kind of now what goes on now into, especially as a Canadian team in Ottawa, playing in playoffs and what these next few days look like. Kind of just like the end of the year looks like here. So first of all, on the series, score was tight. I didn't necessarily think the games were as tight as the score was. With that being said, Ottawa had a bunch of power plays and a bunch of chances. And I hate being that guy. It's like, you had your chances, you had your chances because chances are fuck all really. Unless you have them consistently. Because the other team has chances too. But there are some weird things that I thought were going to go through. go out of his way that just didn't. There were some posts. There were some... Just the timing of goals from Carolina too. The one thing I always find playing the Carolinas is how good they are with the lead. Stingy, …”
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The Ottawa Senators struggled in their playoff series against the Carolina Hurricanes, failing to lead for a single second. Despite having numerous chances and power plays, they couldn't convert, largely due to a staggering number of injuries that forced them to rotate 11 defensemen in just four games. This lack of stability was a key factor in their swift exit from the postseason.
“Shannon and I watched it last night. So this is the – we don't talk a lot of hockey on here, but my Carolina Hurricanes are playing the Ottawa Senators. All right, you have to follow me on this. Ottawa in Canada. The Ottawa Senators have not been good in years. So this kid that was an Ottawa Senators fan, he makes a rap video about how the Senators are going to beat the Hurricanes. It's the dorkiest rap video you've ever seen. You've got to look it up. It cannot be dorkier. It's to the spoof of M&Ms without me, right? It's to the spoof, but it's so terrible. And as soon as he puts it up, …”
“Shannon and I watched it last night. So this is the – we don't talk a lot of hockey on here, but my Carolina Hurricanes are playing the Ottawa Senators. All right, you have to follow me on this. Ottawa in Canada. The Ottawa Senators have not been good in years. So this kid that was an Ottawa Senators fan, he makes a rap video about how the Senators are going to beat the Hurricanes. It's the dorkiest rap video you've ever seen. You've got to look it up. It cannot be dorkier. It's to the spoof of M&Ms without me, right? It's to the spoof, but it's so terrible. And as soon as he puts it up, everyone on the Internet ridicules him, and all the Ottawa fans are like, Dude, what are you doing? You embarrassed us. This is terrible. First two games are in Carolina, Ryan. All the bad luck goes against Ottawa. They hit the goalpost a lot. They lose both games, and they were kind of unlucky. So before game three, all the fans online are like, this …”
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The Ottawa Senators took an unusual approach to a superstitious fan by flying him to Taiwan after his cringe-worthy rap video was blamed for their playoff misfortunes. The fan, who claimed to be bad luck, humorously embraced his new vacation status, while the Senators aimed to break their losing streak. This quirky twist highlights the lengths teams might go to in the realm of sports superstition.
“… get that second game in Carolina at 5, and they're just waiting to pound you into oblivion. Well, they got the other end of that. They got beat by Ottawa. and in all of the drama this year, you know who has not gotten enough credit in Ottawa? Who? Stutzler. I agree. What a goal Sunday. I'm starting to go through my ballot now and he's probably not going to be on my heart ballot, but I do a long list of who could I vote for. He's on it. I don think he going to be there I just think there too much competition But he has had just a completely we going to talk about consistency Kyle And when we talk …”
“… their biggest issue. You know, elsewhere in the East, Brady Kachok, big game on Sunday, scored a couple of goals. We talked about that brutal trip to Carolina when you get that 5 o'clock Sunday game after playing at 7 o'clock the night before, and you get that second game in Carolina at 5, and they're just waiting to pound you into oblivion. Well, they got the other end of that. They got beat by Ottawa. and in all of the drama this year, you know who has not gotten enough credit in Ottawa? Who? Stutzler. I agree. What a goal Sunday. I'm starting to go through my ballot now and he's probably not going to be on my heart ballot, but I do a long list of who could I vote for. He's on it. I don think he going to be there I just think there too much competition But he has had just a completely we going to talk about consistency Kyle And when we talk about some people in our business in a few minutes, to me, this has been an incredibly consistent year from him. He has just always shown up. He's always shown up to play. And this has been a year, every Sanders fan knows it.”
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Brady Tkachuk had a standout game, scoring two goals for the Ottawa Senators, showcasing his talent despite the team's struggles this season. Meanwhile, Tim Stützle has been a consistent performer, earning recognition for his impressive play as the Senators navigate a challenging year. This highlights the importance of individual contributions in a team facing ups and downs.
“… came up Milhouse. Sure did. They look good. And now it just keeps getting tighter with three games left. Their opponent on Saturday is the Ottawa Senators, who won again, Elliot. Yes, over the Florida Panthers, who had kind of been their kryptonite for the last couple of years. We all remember what happened just over a week ago down in Florida. Shout out Thomas Shabbat, 17 days. It's supposed to be, what, four weeks to eight weeks? Potentially a timeline of how long he would be out with a broken arm. Stunningly, he returns on Thursday to play over 21 minutes, and they skate off to a victory over …”
“… And moving Shen to the wing, I thought it was an interesting move and he scored the first goal in the game and like I said, they outshot them 44 to 16 so you can't complain about too much, but obviously DeBoer has some ideas and on opening night everything came up Milhouse. Sure did. They look good. And now it just keeps getting tighter with three games left. Their opponent on Saturday is the Ottawa Senators, who won again, Elliot. Yes, over the Florida Panthers, who had kind of been their kryptonite for the last couple of years. We all remember what happened just over a week ago down in Florida. Shout out Thomas Shabbat, 17 days. It's supposed to be, what, four weeks to eight weeks? Potentially a timeline of how long he would be out with a broken arm. Stunningly, he returns on Thursday to play over 21 minutes, and they skate off to a victory over the Panthers. I love the way he waved that in everybody's face. I fooled you all. I fooled you all. Okay, Thomas, you only played 21 minutes, man. I've seen you play 28, okay? You can do a lot more than that. No, in all seriousness, very impressive. And it just shows, A, what a team guy he is, how badly he wants to win. And also, you know, as you …”
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The Buffalo Sabres have finally ended their long playoff drought, igniting a wave of excitement among fans. With a thrilling performance, they outshot their opponents 44 to 16, showcasing their determination and skill. This moment marks a significant turnaround for the team and its loyal supporters as they gear up for the playoffs.
“… montreal as good as montreal is playing and as good as cole caulfield is 47 tucks now for mr saturday night but uh i digress because i was attacking Ottawa Senators fans as much as I would like to see another team from Canada make playoffs, you know that when bad things happen to us, Ottawa fans are all over our nuts. So just like they were chirping us about not making playoffs, firing our GM, cleaning house, essentially, we did keep our six assistant GMs, thankfully for my boy Donor, because I love Donor. But I also love Tree Boys, and this sucks. And, you know, I think that he hired one coach. it was …”
“… boston if it started right now is that what you asked earlier i don't are you sure well hey you got to think though man if boston keeps pushing until the end of the season there is a there is a possibility they do catch uh montreal and we're bump montreal as good as montreal is playing and as good as cole caulfield is 47 tucks now for mr saturday night but uh i digress because i was attacking Ottawa Senators fans as much as I would like to see another team from Canada make playoffs, you know that when bad things happen to us, Ottawa fans are all over our nuts. So just like they were chirping us about not making playoffs, firing our GM, cleaning house, essentially, we did keep our six assistant GMs, thankfully for my boy Donor, because I love Donor. But I also love Tree Boys, and this sucks. And, you know, I think that he hired one coach. it was berube right like that he like normally you get at least you know to change the coaching position one time as a gm but i think that you know some of the moves that that went down probably look bad on his resume and and were i guess enough to relieve him as of his duties i'm kind of i don't know where it goes from here or who you hire or maybe if you …”
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The Toronto Maple Leafs are in disarray, lacking a general manager and struggling to keep up in the playoff race. Despite having a talented roster, their organizational issues are becoming a glaring problem, especially with the pressure from rival fans and the team's inconsistent performance. This turmoil raises questions about the future leadership and direction of the franchise.
“… worst in the league. And I think at five on five, they have the worst save percentage in the NHL. You know, we've been talking all year about how Ottawa is better than their results indicate, their underlying numbers are better. The same is true for Vegas. Vegas is West Ottawa. That is probably the first time that Vegas and Ottawa have been put in the same sentence as comparable destinations. But Spark Street, Las Vegas Boulevard. Very similar, very good comparison. I think it's very important for everyone to recognize here that when you have goaltending like this, no coach can win. Nobody. And …”
“… could possibly take over and I get to that in a second And I watching two things here Number one, they have one of the best goalie coaches in the league in Sean Burke. But this year, their goaltending has been terrible. It's statistically some of the worst in the league. And I think at five on five, they have the worst save percentage in the NHL. You know, we've been talking all year about how Ottawa is better than their results indicate, their underlying numbers are better. The same is true for Vegas. Vegas is West Ottawa. That is probably the first time that Vegas and Ottawa have been put in the same sentence as comparable destinations. But Spark Street, Las Vegas Boulevard. Very similar, very good comparison. I think it's very important for everyone to recognize here that when you have goaltending like this, no coach can win. Nobody. And I don't care if it's Bruce Cassidy. I don't care if it's Scotty Bowman. I don't care if it's anybody else. You just can't win like this. And, you know, it's kind of timing is unbelievable. the guy that they lost to on Saturday night in Cassidy's last game was Logan Thompson, who's a guy that they traded. And that would be a huge money on the board …”
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Bruce Cassidy's coaching position in Vegas is precarious due to the team's abysmal goaltending performance, which has left even the most skilled coaches unable to succeed. Despite having strong underlying numbers, the Golden Knights' struggle mirrors that of Ottawa, highlighting how critical goaltending is to a team's success. If Cassidy is fired over this issue, it would be an unfair judgment of his abilities as a coach.
“Ottawa has the Islanders, the Devils, and the Leafs left. The Bruins have Tampa Bay Saturday. Then they got Columbus. Then I think they finish with the Devils. But I could see this thing flip-flopping. All Ottawa has to do is time and points. Then they're the number one wild card. But I do wonder if Higgins is – have they said Grinnell if he'll be in on Saturday against Tampa? They have not. They said they're going to evaluate practices and see where …”
“Ottawa has the Islanders, the Devils, and the Leafs left. The Bruins have Tampa Bay Saturday. Then they got Columbus. Then I think they finish with the Devils. But I could see this thing flip-flopping. All Ottawa has to do is time and points. Then they're the number one wild card. But I do wonder if Higgins is – have they said Grinnell if he'll be in on Saturday against Tampa? They have not. They said they're going to evaluate practices and see where the team's at. He does fit in perfectly to that left wing on the third line. Like he could jump in there tomorrow. But you're getting rid of Reichel on that line. You're saying for that. Remove Reichel, Marouf, Isamont, Steve. They all kind of been rotating on that third line left wing He can jump right in there Okay All right Well Ottawa got to …”
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Colby Cohen reveals his wish for the Flyers to make the playoffs, driven by his desire to take his young kids to their first NHL game. He shares how his son, at just one and a half, is already obsessed with hockey, even sleeping with a hockey stick. As the playoff race heats up, Cohen reflects on the competitive landscape and the potential for a thrilling finish.
“stands at this time. People want to know about Matthews. What's happening? Well, you got to wait. You know, I did Alex Adams' podcast in Ottawa the other day, and he's asking me about Brady Kachuk. And I'm like, you know, we're not sorting out Brady Kachuk right now. It's after the trade deadline. They're chasing for a playoff spot. really tough shootout loss on Thursday night. Really entertaining game, mind you. Oh, yeah. But, you know, nothing about Brady Kachuk's future is getting decided right now. You know, the thing I'll say about Foote, and I really do believe this, any time …”
“stands at this time. People want to know about Matthews. What's happening? Well, you got to wait. You know, I did Alex Adams' podcast in Ottawa the other day, and he's asking me about Brady Kachuk. And I'm like, you know, we're not sorting out Brady Kachuk right now. It's after the trade deadline. They're chasing for a playoff spot. really tough shootout loss on Thursday night. Really entertaining game, mind you. Oh, yeah. But, you know, nothing about Brady Kachuk's future is getting decided right now. You know, the thing I'll say about Foote, and I really do believe this, any time that you fire a coach after one season, I think that's an organizational failure. And I don't like it. I think it a bad look And you know I think the thing too is that I think a lot of what went wrong in Vancouver this year was the remnants of what had gone wrong in the last two years And I think that no matter what the intentions were I think we all …”
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Firing a coach after just one season signals an organizational failure, as seen in Vancouver's struggles this year. The situation was further complicated by the departure of key players, which makes it clear that the issues ran deeper than just coaching decisions. This highlights how complex team dynamics can be, especially during high-pressure moments like playoff races.
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