Jamie and Thomas break down Florida's dominance over Carolina and debate whether tax advantages truly sway NHL players. Brandon Astle (27:00) joins to preview the Abbotsford-Texas matchup, highlighting Manny Malhotra’s coaching impact, Silovs' clutch play, and Abby’s underdog mentality. Dimitri Filipovic weighs in on whether an Oilers-Panthers Final is inevitable, what Dallas should do next, and how these playoff teams stack up compared to last year.

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Jamie Dodd and Thomas Drance explore what a successful offseason really looks like for the Canucks — and whether simply making the playoffs is enough progress. They dive into the high hopes for Tom Willander and other rising prospects, while discussing how to build a true contender around stars like Quinn Hughes. With Jason Bukala (22:10), they assess potential targets like Sam Bennett, Marco Rossi, and Matt Duchene, and what the team’s cap constraints mean for chasing top-end talent.

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Jamie Dodd and Thomas Drance are joined by Donnie and Rick as they dive into the swirling Thatcher Demko trade rumors, questioning the timing and logic behind a potential move. With Artūrs Šilovs impressing in the AHL playoffs and emerging as a possible future starter, the goalie landscape in Vancouver is shifting. Plus, they make the case for keeping Conor Garland, praising his consistent energy and effort throughout the season.

This podcast is produced by Lina Setaghian

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.