Canucks Clean House, Coaching Carousel Turns, Habs Advance, Hurricanes Rested, Can Vegas Get Healthy?

The Vancouver Canucks cleaned house by firing Adam Foote and the entire coaching staff just days after naming Ryan Johnson GM, continuing a full organizational reset despite the costly decision to eat two years remaining on the coaches’ contracts. Attention now turns to Manny Malhotra as a possible…

Dobes' Redemption, Marner’s Masterpiece, Coaching Carousel Spins in Edmonton and Toronto

Montreal took a 3–2 series lead over Buffalo, in part, by sticking with Jakub Dobes despite a rough first period and a bad third goal against, a decision by Martin St. Louis and goalie coach Marco Marciano that paid off as Dobes settled in and the Habs rolled to a 6–3 win with offence throughout th…

Habs Roll at Home, Canes Sweep, Flyers Looking Forward & Ducks Draw Even

The Montreal Canadiens responded after an early Buffalo goal in Game 3, dominating much of the night with their speed and depth as Alex Newhook scored twice and the Habs’ centres continued to outplay the Sabres down the middle. Buffalo struggled defensively, Alex Lyon was repeatedly left exposed, a…

Leafs Lottery Jackpot Muddles Matthews Situation: Canes & Avs Rolling, Habs Adjustments, Ducks Fly Home

The Toronto Maple Leafs shocked the hockey world by winning the NHL Draft Lottery despite fairly long odds, leaving fans in Vancouver and Calgary frustrated as another Canadian team leapfrogged them to secure the top pick. This development may put added focus on Auston Matthews and his future as ne…

Leafs Face Big Questions, Oilers React, Round 2 Forecast

Keith Pelley and the Toronto Maple Leafs held end-of-season media availabilities, with major questions around the team’s direction, Auston Matthews’ future heading into the fall, and Mats Sundin stepping into a new role. Ray and Dregs also dig into a busy stretch for the Department of Player Safety…

Flyers finish Pens in OT, Habs one away, Howden's 2OT shorty. Plus, Oilers & Stars face elimination.

The Philadelphia Flyers closed out the Pittsburgh Penguins in Game 6 OT, capping a surprisingly solid “bridge year” for Pittsburgh’s aging core, with Evgeni Malkin expressing interest in returning at 40 and Sidney Crosby and Kris Letang also expected back. Philly, meanwhile, nearly let a 3–0 series…

Goal Line Drama in Anaheim, Hagel’s Heroics, Kopitar’s Curtain Call & Sens Swept

A controversial finish in Anaheim headlines the episode, as the Ducks’ apparent OT winner crossed the goal line but lacked definitive video proof, reigniting calls for puck-tracking technology. However, Edmonton’s inability to hold leads and close out games remains the bigger issue, with concerns a…

Ducks Even Series as McDavid Held Quiet, Johnston Delivers, Flyers Smother Pens. Plus, More Game 3 Previews!

Special teams were a big story in game 2 as Anaheim evened its series with Edmonton at one game apiece. Connor McDavid was held pointless in back-to-back playoff games for the first time since the 2024 Cup Final (Games 6 & 7) and briefly left with an injury, while the Oilers continue to look out of…

Double-OT Chaos, Oilers Depth Delivers, Flyers Take Control. Plus, Habs/Bolts & Sabres/Bruins

"O-Dog" Jeff O'Neill filling in for Ray Ferraro to discuss how Ottawa and Carolina delivered a double-OT thriller in Game 2 that’s being overshadowed by a bizarre series of events. An OT goal overturned on a questionable offside call, a dramatic penalty shot save and a redemtion of sorts on the eve…

Tim Hortons 2026 Playoff Preview Special: Plus, Frustrated Coaches & Awards Discussion

Mediocrity breeds contempt as Rick Bowness and Todd McLellan both vented their frustrations through the media when their teams were eliminated from playoff contention this week. Turning to the East playoff matchups, Tampa’s experience may give them a slight edge over Montreal in a feisty, likely ti…