Isles snag No. 1 pick in NHL Draft Lottery shocker | Instant Reaction
In a huge turn of events at the NHL Draft Lottery, the New York Islanders defied the odds and jumped up nine places to take the number one spot in this June’s draft. The Prospect Series crew discusses who the Isles might take first overall, how this impacts the rest of the lottery teams going forward, and the guys take a quick look at The Athletic’s staff mock now that the draft order has been established.Hosts: Max Bultman and Corey PronmanWith: Scott Wheeler and FloHockey’s Chris PetersExecutive Producer: Chris FlanneryProducer: Chris Flannery Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Was this the best first-round weekend in NHL playoff history?
This year’s Stanley Cup playoffs opening round closed with a pair of thrilling Game 7’s, beginning Saturday night with Mikko Rantanen and the Dallas Stars ousting the Colorado Avalanche in stunning fashion and ending Sunday night with the Winnipeg Jets making a miracle comeback to eliminate the St. Louis Blues in double overtime in the third-longest Game 7 in NHL history. Max and Laz break down both games and then close the show with a quick look at all four second-round matchups, including the latest Stanley Cup odds from our friends at BetMGM. Hosts: Max Bultman and Mark LazerusExecutive Producer: Chris FlanneryProducer: Chris Flannery Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Whose NHL Draft stock rose or fell at U18 Worlds?
With the full Prospect Series crew on location in Frisco, Texas for the U18 World Championship, the guys get together to discuss the state of the top of this year’s NHL Draft, which players have seen their stock rise or fall during the tournament, and how Monday night’s draft lottery could shake things up before picks are made in June. Hosts: Max Bultman and Corey PronmanWith: Scott Wheeler and FloHockey’s Chris PetersExecutive Producer: Chris FlanneryProducer: Chris Flannery Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Hellebuyck bends but doesn't break
Jesse and Mark react to the Jets huge Game 5 win over St. Louis, the up and down play of Connor Hellebuyck, and if Brayden Schenn will be suspended for a late hit on Mark Scheifele? The guys discuss the Capitals and the Panthers moving on to the second round, the valuable learning experience for the Habs and the disappointing effort from a Lightning team that many thought would win the Cup. Plus the guys look at the two series they are covering, with Dallas and Vegas aiming to eliminate Colorado and Minnesota on Thursday night.Hosts: Jesse Granger and Mark LazerusExecutive Producer: Chris FlanneryProducer: Jeff Domet Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Are we witnessing another Maple Leafs collapse?
With the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs entering night 11, Sean, Frank and Sean wonder if the Maple Leafs will cough up another three game series lead? They discuss Marc-Andre Fleury having to relieve an ill Filip Gustavsson as the Wild lose to Vegas in overtime, the dominant Edmonton Oilers winning their third straight over the LA Kings, and Jacob Markstrom doing everything he could to stave off elimination, ultimately losing to the Canes in double OT. Plus Sean and Sean discuss the dysfunctional Canucks and what team Mike Sullivan should coach next? Host: Sean McIndoe and Sean GentilleWith: Frankie CorradoExecutive Producer: Chris FlanneryProducer: Jeff Domet Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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