PTR 77: Stanley Cup Finals So Far

PUCKING THOUGHTS RADIO: EDITION 77

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On the latest edition of PTR, Adam & JC talk about the first two games of the Stanley Cup Finals (including Tom Wilson & that save by Holtby) and what to expect the rest of the way. 

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They'll also get in to Ilya Kovalchuk's looming return to the NHL, plus plenty more in Short Shifts.  It's all on PTR 77! 

PTR 76: Stanley Cup Preview, New York Hockey Hirings, Evander Kane

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On the latest edition of PTR, Adam & JC preview the Stanley Cup Final match-up between the Pacific Division Champion Vegas Golden Knights and the Metropolitan Division Champion Washington Capitals...

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They'll also put a wrap on the seasons of the Jets & Lightning, get in to the two big hockey hirings in New York this week... 

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and talk about Evander Kane's new contract with San Jose. It's all on PTR 76! 

PTR 75: Eastern & Western Conference Final Updates, Legalized Sports Gambling, Award Picks

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On the latest edition of PTR, Adam & JC examine both the Western Conference and Eastern Conference Finals. Has Washington lost their mojo at the wrong time? Will Vegas put a stranglehold on the series tonight? They'll also talk about the future of the Carolina Hurricanes roster, plus give their picks for all of the 2018 NHL Awards. It's all on PTR 75! 

PTR 74: Washington-Tampa Bay Preview, Vegas vs ? in the West, Coach Hirings

PUCKING THOUGHTS RADIO: EDITION 74

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On the first May 2018 edition of PTR, Adam & JC preview the Eastern Conference Finals, and can mention Alex Ovechkin's name in the same sentence for the first time ever. They'll also talk about who will be a better opponent for Vegas in the Western Conference Finals between Winnipeg & Nashville, put a wrap on the season's of San Jose, Boston & Pittsburgh, and talk about the latest coaching hires. It's all on PTR 74! 

PTR 73: Eastern Conference 2nd Round Playoff Update

PUCKING THOUGHTS RADIO: EDITION 73

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On a Saturday edition of PTR, Adam & JC talk about the Eastern Conference Second Round Playoff Series. Can the Capitals bounce back from a brutal Game 1 loss at home, or will history repeat itself between Pittsburgh and Washington? What should be a fierce, physical series between the Bruins and Lightning drops the puck in Tampa Bay this afternoon, plus overdue season-wraps for the Blues and Panthers. It's all on PTR 73! 

PTR 72: Western Conference 2nd Round Playoff Update

 PUCKING THOUGHTS RADIO: EDITION 72

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On a Friday edition of PTR, Adam & JC dive in to the Western Conference Second Round Playoff Series. Was the Golden Knights dominance over the Sharks in Game 1 a sign of things to come, or can San Jose make it a long series? The highly-anticipated Jets-Predators series kicks off in the Music City tonight, plus some coaching carousel talk. It's all on PTR 72! 

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PTR 71 - New Jersey Devils vs Tampa Bay Lightning preview

PUCKING THOUGHTS RADIO: EDITION 71

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On the eighth and final 2018 Stanley Cup Playoff 1st Round Preview edition of Pucking Thoughts Radio, Adam & JC talk about a match-up involving two Hart Trophy candidates. Will Taylor Hall of the Devils continue his dominance, or will Nikita Kucherov be the spark that advances the Lightning to the 2nd round? Jared Moore of SiriusXM Sports also stops by to make his case for New Jersey to beat Tampa Bay. It's all on PTR 71! 

PTR 70: Toronto Maple Leafs vs Boston Bruins Preview

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On the seventh of eight 2018 Stanley Cup Playoff 1st Round Preview editions of Pucking Thoughts Radio, Adam & JC dip in to the Atlantic Division and talk about an Original 6 match-up between the Bruins & the Maple Leafs. Is this the year that Auston Matthews' wins his first playoff series, or does championship-favorite Boston take their first step towards hoisting the Stanley Cup? Find out on PTR 70! 

PTR 69 (nice!): San Jose Sharks vs Anaheim Ducks Preview

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On the sixth of eight 2018 Stanley Cup Playoff 1st Round Preview editions of Pucking Thoughts Radio, Adam & JC take a look at the Pacific 2-3 match-up between the Sharks & Ducks. It's the 2nd playoff meeting between these Northern & Southern California rivals. Can San Jose shake out of their late-season slump, or does Anaheim advance despite two key injuries? Find out on PTR 69! 

PTR 68: Columbus Blue Jackets vs Washington Capitals Preview

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On the fifth of eight 2018 Stanley Cup Playoff 1st Round Preview editions of Pucking Thoughts Radio, Adam & JC take a look at the the Blue Jackets-Capitals series in a battle of red, white and blue teams. The Capitals won the Metropolitan Division again, but can the Blue Jackets finally win their first playoff series in franchise history? Find out on PTR 68! 

PTR 67: Los Angeles Kings vs Vegas Golden Knights Preview

PUCKING THOUGHTS RADIO: EDITION 67

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On the fourth of eight 2018 Stanley Cup Playoff 1st Round Preview editions of Pucking Thoughts Radio, Adam & JC take a look at the  match-up between the Kings & the Golden Knights. A knight is supposed to protect his king, but they will very much be on a royal attack. Can the expansion franchise advance in it's first ever season, or do the Kings advance after missing the playoffs last season? Find out on PTR 68! 

PTR 66: Philadelphia Flyers vs Pittsburgh Penguins Preview

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On the third of eight 2018 Stanley Cup Playoff 1st Round Preview editions of Pucking Thoughts Radio, Adam & JC take a look at the Metropolitan 2-3 match-up between the Flyers & Penguins. It's the 7th playoff meeting between these Keystone State rivals. Does Pittsburgh continue on their quest to lift the cup for the third season in a row, or does Philadelphia freeze out the Penguins? Plus some Rangers talk on the firing of Alain Vigneault and Ilya Kovalchuk heading to Broadway. It's all a part of PTR 66! 

PTR 65 - 2018 Stanley Cup Playoffs - 1st Round - Nashville/Colorado Preview

PUCKING THOUGHTS RADIO: EDITION 65

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On the second of eight 2018 Stanley Cup Playoff 1st Round Preview Editions of Pucking Thoughts Radio, Adam & JC take a look at the match-up between the Presidents Trophy winning Predators and the Avalanche. Will this be among the shorter series of the first round, or can Colorado find a way to upset Nashville (much like Nashville upset Chicago last playoffs)? Find out on PTR 65! 

PTR 64 - Playoff Preview: Winnipeg Jets vs Minnesota Wild

PUCKING THOUGHTS RADIO: EDITION 64

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On the first of the 2018 Stanley Cup Playoff Preview Editions of Pucking Thoughts Radio, Adam & JC take a look at the Central 2-3 match-up between the Winnipeg Jets & the Minnesota Wild. Can Minnesota overcome the loss of Ryan Suter, or is Winnipeg too good right now? Find out on PTR 64! 

PTR 63: Farewell to the Sedin Twins & six teams' seasons

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On the latest edition of Pucking Thoughts Radio, Adam & JC talk about the Sedin twins retiring and their legacy. They'll also put a wrap on the season's of the Rangers, Islanders, Hurricanes, Blackhawks, Stars & Flames. We'll be doing playoff preview segments all weekend long, but there are still 2 days left in the regular season with plenty of positioning to be decided. It's all a part of PTR 63! 

PTR 62: Injuries Affecting Momentum, Capitals Crease, Season Farewells

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On the latest edition of Pucking Thoughts Radio, Adam & JC talk about momentum and how injuries are affecting (or not affecting) some of the key playoff teams, including Boston & Winnipeg.

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They'll also talk about the Capitals crease and Braden Holtby's struggles, put a ribbon on the seasons of the Oilers, Canadiens & Red Wings, plus more in Short Shifts. It's all a part of PTR 62! 

PTR 61 - Hurricanes, Islanders, Flames & Blues

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On the latest edition of Pucking Thoughts Radio, Adam & JC go through the four teams who need a wake up call now to save their seasons. In the East it's the Islanders and Hurricanes, in the West...

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it's the Flames (who may be waking up), and the Blues (who may already be in hibernation mode for the 2017-18 season). All of that, plus Taylor Hall's point streak and more in Short Shifts. It's all a part of PTR 61! 

PTR 60 - 2018 NHL Trade Deadline Recap

PUCKING THOUGHTS RADIO: EDITION 60

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On the latest edition of Pucking Thoughts Radio, Adam & JC go through all the trades and deals made in the NHL since Friday afternoon. Ryan McDonagh is heading to Tampa Bay in a major deal between the Rangers and Lightning. The Blue Jackets & Devils were also busy in the East...

  

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...As for the West, Evander Kane is heading to the Bay Area to join the Sharks for the stretch run. Vegas brought in Tomas Tatar from Detroit in a surprise move, plus plenty of others to talk about in PTR 60! 

PTR 59 - 2018 Trade Deadline Preview & Short Shifts

PUCKING THOUGHTS RADIO: EDITION 59

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On the latest edition of Pucking Thoughts Radio, Adam & JC give an extensive trade deadline preview. They'll go through all 31 teams and decide if they are buying, selling, or standing pat. How many of the pictured Senators above could go...

  

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... and how many of the above Rangers could be leaving Broadway? Plus plenty more in Short Shifts. It's all a part of PTR 59!