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Episode Sylvain Turgeon (495): The Masters Edition! Special Guest Jon Gee Breaks down Rory McIlroy's Historic Green Jacket.

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Release Date: 04/14/2025

Episode Craig Simpson (497): Road Trip! Mike Calls in From the Trans Canada Highway to Discuss the Stanley Cup Playoffs. show art Episode Craig Simpson (497): Road Trip! Mike Calls in From the Trans Canada Highway to Discuss the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

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The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here and we breakdown the first round series and make our predictions right through to the Stanley Cup Champion.  We also have a look at our preseason predictions and review the final points leaders.  Listen Here:         Title Player Craig Simpson Feedback News Laviolette and Bylsma out as coaches Play off Series  Leafs 3 Sens 1 Overall play Leafs have been better other than game 1  Sens controlled play but Leafs got all the goals 2 OT Games Big diff between xGF and CF  Core 4 producing  Stolarz steady Any...

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Episode Al Secord (496): STANLEY CUP PLAYOFFS!!! show art Episode Al Secord (496): STANLEY CUP PLAYOFFS!!!

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The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here and we breakdown the first round series and make our predictions right through to the Stanley Cup Champion.  We also have a look at our preseason predictions and review the final points leaders.  Listen Here:         Title Player Al Secord Feedback - thanks to all for playing - getting lots of responses  News Season over and matchups set.  Habs make it in on last night  Panarin - Rangers paid out employee after sex assoult allegations Ovechkin says he will play next year - final year of contract Points...

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Episode Sylvain Turgeon (495): The Masters Edition! Special Guest Jon Gee Breaks down Rory McIlroy's Historic Green Jacket. show art Episode Sylvain Turgeon (495): The Masters Edition! Special Guest Jon Gee Breaks down Rory McIlroy's Historic Green Jacket.

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The Masters was just too good not to talk about it so we brought in Golf Pro Jonathan Gee to discuss Rory's amazing win and the incredible last round of this year's Masters. We then discussed all the latest hockey news including Rogers' new TV deal and what it will cost to go to Leafs playoff games. Plus we have a guess at this year's trophy races. Listen Here:         Title Player Sylvain Turgeon #2 in 1983 Draft -  1 - Lawton 2 - Turgeon 3 - Lafontaine 4 - Yzerman 5 - Barrasso Feedback - Atish email - Crosby 2nd greatest of all time / 4 on 4  / Leonard -...

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Episode Dion Phaneuf (494): Ovechkin Breaks Gretzky's Goal Record! show art Episode Dion Phaneuf (494): Ovechkin Breaks Gretzky's Goal Record!

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Much to Mike's chagrin, Alexander Ovechkin becomes the NHL's all time goal scoring leader  with a truly astounding 895 goals!   We also look at the Oilers and Leafs as they get ready for the playoffs. Listen Here:         Title Player Dion Phaneuf  News Ovi breaks the goal record. Oilers win two but Draisaitl goes down again - suggestions of load management for Oilers -  Leafs - may fans oddly optimistic How about them Blues? 12 game winning streak has them solidly in playoffs Nov 24 Blues fired Drew Bannister and brought in Jim Montgomery - Jack...

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Episode Johnny Bucyk (493): Are the Oilers in Trouble? Torts Out in Philly. show art Episode Johnny Bucyk (493): Are the Oilers in Trouble? Torts Out in Philly.

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With several key players out heading to the playoffs, including McDavid and Draisaitl, Mike is concerned about the Oilers prospects.  John Tortarella gets fired by the Flyers, which isn't a huge surprise, but why now? Plus we have a look at the playoff picture as the matchups start to come into focus.  Listen Here:         Title Player- Johnny Bucyk - 493 PIM  News Oilers Injuries - McDavid, Draisaitl, Skinner, Ekholm, Kane, Frederic - Are they screwed for playoffs if they make it?  6 points up on Vancouver 5-4-1 in last 10 - can they hold on? ...

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Episode Tony Granato (492): Paul Stewart @bucpowerc Joins Us In Studio! show art Episode Tony Granato (492): Paul Stewart @bucpowerc Joins Us In Studio!

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For the first time ever, we have an in-studio guest as Paul Steward from joins us to tell us about his North American tour and discuss the latest in the NHL. He also puts us to the test in Guess the 5th.  Listen Here:         Title Player Tony Granato  Feedback - David Hyuben - Guelph Biltmores News -  Paul’s tour through North America impressions of US, Vegas, Leafs game Gretzky/ Bettman following Ovechkin - only needs 8 now Oilers lost 8th loss in last 11. Athletic ranked their goalie tandem as 27th in NHL Leafs - healing for Mitch Marner? - Leafs...

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Episode Jean Ratelle (491): A Crazy Trade Deadline! Marchand to Florida for Peanuts! Oilers and Leafs Play it Cool. show art Episode Jean Ratelle (491): A Crazy Trade Deadline! Marchand to Florida for Peanuts! Oilers and Leafs Play it Cool.

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Concerns that the trade deadline would be a bit of a dud turned out to be very active and with some big names moving. Despite the Stars and Panthers making big moves for big names, both the Oilers and Leafs made moves but no blockbusters. The Bruns clearly decided to punt on this yeaar and be in a position to take advantage of lots of cap space this summer.  Listen Here:         Title Player - Jean Ratelle News Trade Deadline Marchand to Florida - Boston eats half salary and gets 2027 2nd - crazy low return Rantanen to Dallas  Carlo to Leafs Coyle,...

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Episode Norm Ullman (490): Seth Jones to Florida. Will Any Trades Be Left for Deadline Day? show art Episode Norm Ullman (490): Seth Jones to Florida. Will Any Trades Be Left for Deadline Day?

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Seth Jones was traded by the Blackhawks Saturday in one of the bigger moves so far in the lead up to the trade deadline. Will there be anything left for deadline day? The Oilers broke a 5 game losing streak while the Jets had their 11 game winning streak come to an end.    Listen Here:         Title Player Norm Ullman - 490 Goals  News 6 Trades this week  Seth Jones Trade Jones plus 2026 4th to Florida for Spencer Knight and 2026 1st, protected to Chicago. Chicago retained $2,500,000 Oilers break 5 game losing skid  - Pickard starts on HNIC...

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Episode Steve Rucchin (489): Canada WINS 4 Nations Faceoff in Dramatic Fashion. show art Episode Steve Rucchin (489): Canada WINS 4 Nations Faceoff in Dramatic Fashion.

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In a thrilling final game, Canada defeated the USA in overtime with Connor McDavid getting the winner on a pass from Mitch Marner.  Overall the tournament exceeded all expectations.  Now we head back to the season as the trade deadline looms.    Listen Here:         Title Player - Steve Rucchin   94-95 San Diego Gulls - IHL - Allan Bester, Bob Essensa, Miro Satan,  Assistant Coach - Kurt Kleinendorst - 1st coach of Belleville Sens News Canada wins 3-2 in OT vs USA to win 4 Nations Game stories -  Binnington saves the day, particularly...

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Episode Nelson Emerson (488): 4 Nations Faceoff Delivers Hard-Hitting Entertaining Hockey. Can-USA Final Set. show art Episode Nelson Emerson (488): 4 Nations Faceoff Delivers Hard-Hitting Entertaining Hockey. Can-USA Final Set.

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We're excited to say that, despite our misgivings, the 4 Nations faceoff has been outstanding. The USA beat Canada in a game that started with 3 fights in the first 9 seconds and then it was a tight checking, hard-hitting game. The re-match is scheduled in the final on Thursday.    Listen Here:         Title Player Nelson Emerson News 4 Nations -  Canada 4 Sweden 3  USA 6 Finland 1 USA 3 Canada 1 - 3 fights in first 9 seconds! - HNIC panel giddy - Binnington 2 tough goals, some great saves - Canada unable to challenge Hellebuyck  - USA Defence...

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The Masters was just too good not to talk about it so we brought in Golf Pro Jonathan Gee to discuss Rory's amazing win and the incredible last round of this year's Masters. We then discussed all the latest hockey news including Rogers' new TV deal and what it will cost to go to Leafs playoff games. Plus we have a guess at this year's trophy races.
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Title Player Sylvain Turgeon

#2 in 1983 Draft - 

1 - Lawton

2 - Turgeon

3 - Lafontaine

4 - Yzerman

5 - Barrasso

Feedback - Atish email - Crosby 2nd greatest of all time / 4 on 4  / Leonard - get well soon

News - 

Masters - Jon Gee

Rose - 10 birdies

McIroy - 1 over - 2 double bogeys, 3 bogeys on round including last hole

Rogers contract - 

12 years, $11 Billion 

Current deal expires after 2025-26 - was 12 years, $5.2 Billion

  • word was they were losing money - how does this make sense?
  • Rogers reported 50% increase in viewership
  • Still some blackouts but up to 10 more games per team can be made national instead of regional
  • No deal yet with CBC - Bettman seemed to suggest Rogers will get a deal

Same old same old?

 

Leafs playoff ticket prices - $29,000 for 16 games.  

$1,460 per seat for 4th round. 

1 4th round game - approx ticket revenue $24 million.  

 

Ray Shero died Wednesday

Landeskog back playing in AHL after 3 years - uncertain about playoffs for Avs

Ekholm, McDavid returned this week but Ekholm left game. Hyman left game as well.

Oilers current injuries - Draisaitl, Ekholm, Kane, Frederic, Nuge, Walman, Klingberg, Hyman, Skinner

Pickard doing his best, but Bowman made big mistake not addressing goaltending

 

Leafs

Top spot in Atlantic  - Battle of Ontario looking likely. 

 

Guess the 5th 

 

Playoffs 

Bruins fully embraced the tank - since deadline are 3-12 

Last in East, 29th in NHL.  Teams don’t tank though.

Blues win streak ends at 12 - loss to Jets and Oilers

West

Not quite over

Wildcard 

  1. Wild, 93 - 2 G left
  2. Blues 93 - 2 G left
  3. Flames 90 - 3 G left

East

It’s over

Wildcard

  1. Ottawa 92 - 3G Left
  2. Montreal 87 - 3G Left
  3. Columbus 81 - 4G left
  4. Rangers 81 - 3G left
  5. Detroit 81 - 3G left 

Trophy Races

Rocket Richard - Draisaitl 52 G

Art Ross - MacKinnon, Kucherov - 116 Pts

Norris - Makar - who else?

Hart - MacKinnon, Hellebuyck, Draisaitl?

Vezina - Hellebuyck - 

Adams - Spencer Carbery, Jim Montgomery, Scott Arniel

 

Connections 

Last Week - Bobby Hull, Rick Ley, JC Tremblay, Richard Brodeur 

Guesses - Jim Stecker - WHA Hall of Fame, Drew - same, Jon Gee - all players have their numbers retired by their teams (he mistook Martin Brodeur for Richard)

This week - Brady Tkachuk, Rasmus Ristolainen, Jeff Skinner, Rasmus Dahlin

 

Streakin’ - nothing more than 2 games

 

 

Jon Gee Crazy Stat - Tiger woods

Scheffler #1 - 73 weeks

To catch Tiger has to remain at top until Oct 21, 2035 

Tiger was #1 for 683 weeks total

Longest streak - 281 - June 12 2005 - Oct 30, 2010