Has Kaapo Kakko solidified himself as a serious contender to go No. 1 at the NHL draft? Has Carolina finally met their match, or do they still have a chance to fight back and make the final? And more.
This week on The Hockey News Podcast:
– Has Carolina finally met their match, or do they still have a chance to fight back and make the final?
– Martin Jones struggled during the regular season and was the weakest link at the start of the first round. But since an early bobble against the Vegas Golden Knights, Jones has been a saving grace for the Sharks. Is he capable of taking the Sharks to the final?
– On the coaching front, Ralph Krueger appears to be available for the coming season. Is he the best coaching option available, and if he does land a spot next year, where is the best fit?
– Kaapo Kakko is having quite the World Championship tournament, scoring five of Finland's first seven goals. Does a good WC showing help his draft stock, or is Hughes still the consensus No. 1?
– Future watch: Moritz Seider and Nick Suzuki
– Draft Preview: Dylan Cozens' journey to becoming a top prospect
– Mailbag: Is this the end for Joe Thornton?
And more!
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