Katie Gaus, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discuss the Wild eliminating the Stars, the Ducks beating the Oilers, Game 6 previews and more.
The Hockey News Big Show is here to discuss a bunch of big storylines during the NHL playoffs.
Here's what Katie Gaus, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discussed in this episode:
0:41: Did the Dallas Stars and Minnesota Wild series live up to expectations?
2:05: How different would this series have looked for Minnesota without Quinn Hughes?
3:39: What are the expectations for the second-round matchup between the Colorado Avalanche and the Wild?
6:40: What went wrong for the Stars in this series?
8:47: Is the Edmonton Oilers' championship window closing?
14:06: What are some things that excite and concern you about the Anaheim Ducks?
17:20: Previewing Game 6 between the Vegas Golden Knights and Utah Mammoth
18:29: Previewing Game 6 between the Montreal Canadiens and Tampa Bay Lightning
19:51: Can Josh Norris make a difference for the Buffalo Sabres in Game 6?
22:25: What is an X-factor for the Philadelphia Flyers to make their series interesting against the Carolina Hurricanes?
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26:26: What are the updated Western candidates' odds for the Conn Smythe Trophy?
29:30: Who are some candidates from the East for the Conn Smythe Trophy?
33:04: Who is your super dark horse pick for the Conn Smythe?
Rapid Fire
34:29: Like or Dislike: Misha Donskov as Canada's next Men's World Championship and world juniors coach
36:09: Yes or No: Kris Knoblauch stays with the Oilers?
37:10: Who do you think could win the Jack Adams Award?
38:47: Which player has impressed you the most so far in the first round of playoffs?
40:16: Which player has underperformed in the playoffs so far?
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