Ryan Kennedy, Michael Traikos, Michael Augello and Gary Pearson discuss the Red Wings' and Maple Leafs' struggles, a potential Oilers and Golden Knights playoff series, a new BetMGM Playbook and more.
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Here's what Ryan Kennedy, Michael Traikos, Michael Augello and Gary Pearson discussed:
1:03: What will it mean for the Yzerplan if Detroit misses the playoffs again?
4:03: Does Detroit need a GM that's a little more trigger-happy?
5:30: What needs to change for Detroit next season?
7:08: What would you do with the Leafs if you were the president and CEO of MLSE, Keith Pelley?
13:03: Is this what we can expect from the Vegas Golden Knights and Edmonton Oilers in the first round of the playoffs?
16:44: Which team and player has been the biggest pleasant surprise?
20:25: Which team and player have been the most surprising disappointments?
23:34: The NCAA men's hockey tournament has begun. Is the national champion in the top four seeds? Who is your pick?
BetMGM Playbook
26:56: Is third place in the Atlantic Division the ideal place for the Montreal Canadiens?
29:00: Will the projected 95.5 points for the Ottawa Senators be enough to sneak them into a playoff spot?
32:07: What are you seeing out of the Toronto Maple Leafs? Why are they winning games now?
Rapid Fire
34:38: Lane Huston has 70 points. The Canadiens' franchise record for a defenseman is 85 points, belonging to Larry Robinson. Can he reach or beat that record?
35:27: The New York Rangers have been eliminated from playoff contention. What is the most pressing issue for them to address this summer?
36:42: Which fan base should be more concerned about their team next season: the Canucks or the Rangers?
37:59: Early this week and last week, we saw Anton Frondell and Cole Huston make their NHL debuts. Who do we think will make a bigger impact as an NHL player?
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