Could Corey Perry avoid a fourth Cup final loss as the Oilers stay alive? Who benefits the most from the Pierre-Luc Dubois and Jacob Markstrom trades? All that and much more.
Welcome to another episode of The Hockey News Wraparound Show, full of NHL topics in bite-sized segments during the Cup final and off-season.
Here's what Michael Traikos and Jacob Stoller discussed:
0:00: Pierre-Luc Dubois is traded to the Washington Capitals. Who benefits most?
3:58: Jacob Markstrom heads to the New Jersey Devils. Does this take them to the next level?
7:06: Barkov could be the first Finnish captain to win the Stanley Cup. What are some countries that haven't had a Cup-winning captain yet?
9:45: Should Connor McDavid win the Conn Smythe Trophy, even if the Edmonton Oilers lose?
14:28: Corey Perry scored a big goal in Game 5. Could he avoid a fourth Cup finals loss?
18:05: Which teams are left without a Stanley Cup championship, and which of them are closest to winning?
22:43: What changes will the Toronto Maple Leafs' new coaching staff bring?
27:15: Should the Columbus Blue Jackets be aggressive in free agency?
31:30: How should the San Jose Sharks build around Macklin Celebrini?
35:13: Can Kyle Dubas re-shape the Pittsburgh Penguins into contenders?
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