We have a special guest for a special playoff edition of The Hockey News Big Show.
Longtime NHL coach Bruce Boudreau joins Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos to discuss what’s going on in the Stanley Cup playoffs, what’s happening with the non-playoff squads and some of Boudreau’s stories, including his time with the Vancouver Canucks.
Here’s what they discussed in this episode:
0:00: Which goaltender should start for the Edmonton Oilers in Game 3 versus the Los Angeles Kings?
8:14: Has Matthew Knies’ play unlocked a new level of offense for the Toronto Maple Leafs on the power play?
14:58: Have the Washington Capitals proven to be a true Stanley Cup contender?
20:19: With their roster now fully healthy, do the Florida Panthers have the scariest offense in the East?
24:49: Are the Winnipeg Jets proving they don’t need Connor Hellebuyck to play at a top-tier level to be a Stanley Cup contender?
28:36: Breaking down Gabriel Landeskog’s return to the Colorado Avalanche’s lineup.
33:50: After signing an extension with the New York Rangers, what should Chris Drury’s off-season plan be?
39:15: Who should take home the Jack Adams Award this year?
41:01: Will Alex Ovechkin retire from hockey before the age of 50?
43:30: Who’s the best goal-scorer that Boudreau ever played with and against?
45:03: Which first-round series is most likely to have an upset?
47:34: Should Jim Rutherford have discussed Quinn Hughes’ contract talks publicly?
49:27: Updated Stanley Cup picks
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