Ryan Kennedy and Mike Stephens react to the NHL draft lottery and the Maple Leafs being on the brink of chaos, discuss the blowouts in the playoffs and more.
Jack Eichel scores on Stuart Skinner in Game 3 of the second round.Ryan Kennedy and Mike Stephens are back with another episode of The Hockey News Podcast. Here's what's in store this week:
- The Chicago Blackhawks won the NHL draft lottery. Ryan and Mike give their initial reactions to that and to the Anaheim Ducks picking second.
- The Toronto Maple Leafs could get swept on Wednesday night against the Florida Panthers. If they do, or if they survive but still get eliminated in the second round, did they really slay the demons?
- What should the New Jersey Devils do this off-season?
- What is up with the high-scoring games in the playoffs? Not only has scoring gone up, but it's leading to blowout games instead of intensely close matchups.
And more, so check out the full episode on your preferred platform.
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