Episode Tod Sloan (503): Stanley Cup Final Update. Coaching Changes Abound!

Episode Tod Sloan (503): Stanley Cup Final Update. Coaching Changes Abound!

Author: NHL Hockey Fans Mike Bonn and Dale Hoard June 10, 2025 Duration: 59:00
The Stanley Cup Final heads to Florida with the teams tied at 1 and we give our takes.  There have been several coaching hires which we talk about and then we discuss the NHL awards that have been given out to date. 
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1. Opening Banter

  • Germany, wedding 
  • Listener shout-outs and feedback

Title Player - Tod Sloan

2. Listener Mail & Hot Takes

  • Your feedback 

3. News Around the League

🏆 Stanley Cup Final – Oilers vs Panthers

  • Series tied 1–1:
    • Game 1: Oilers dominate early, McDavid and Draisaitl combine for 5 points
    • Game 2: Panthers rally, Barkov scores in double OT thriller
  • Goaltending duels: Skinner vs Bobrovsky
  • Key storylines heading into Game 3:
    • Marchand stirring controversy on and off ice
    • Special teams battle intensifies

Guess the 5th 

NHL Coaching Carousel

  • Boston Bruins: Marco Sturm becomes first German NHL head coach
  • Pittsburgh Penguins: Dan Muse named new bench boss after Mike Sullivan's departure
  • Chicago Blackhawks: Jeff Blashill hired to guide rebuild
  • Seattle Kraken: Lane Lambert joins from Islanders
  • Vancouver Canucks: Adam Foote promoted as Tocchet leaves
  • Philadelphia Flyers: Rick Tocchet takes over as full-time coach
  • Dallas Stars: Pete DeBoer fired after playoff exit; replacement TBD

4. Coaching Moves: Who Wins the Offseason?

  • Best fit: Sturm in Boston? Muse in Pittsburgh? Tocchet in Philly?
  • Teams still searching: Dallas and others
  • How coaching style aligns with team direction
  1. Connections - Last week - Nick Cousins, Marc Crawford, Andrew Shaw, Matt Cooke This week - Al McInnes, Cam Ward, Alex Ovechkin, Ryan O'Reilly, Jonathan Marchessault 
  2. 2025 NHL Awards Highlights
  • Art Ross & Ted Lindsay: Nikita Kucherov – 121 points, peer-voted MVP
  • Rocket Richard: Leon Draisaitl – goal-scoring leader
  • Selke & King Clancy: Aleksander Barkov – defensive excellence and community impact
  • Jack Adams: Spencer Carbery (Capitals) – Coach of the Year
  • Masterton Trophy: Sean Monahan – emotional tribute after personal loss
  • Other winners to be announced June 12: Hart, Vezina, Norris, Calder, Lady Byng

7. Crazy Stat of the Week

  • Aleksander Barkov becomes just the second player in NHL history to win both the Selke and King Clancy in the same season

There’s no shortage of hockey analysis out there, but sometimes you just want to hear from people who watch the game the way you do. That’s the spirit of the ScuttlePuck NHL Hockey Podcast, hosted by NHL hockey fans Mike Bonn and Dale Hoard. They happily embrace their role as irreverent Hockey Outsiders, offering less-than-expert opinions that come straight from the stands. While the National Hockey League is their primary beat, their conversations roam wherever the puck does-from IIHF tournaments and the Canadian Hockey League to NCAA matchups and minor league stories. If it’s a good hockey tale, they’ll dig into it. Each episode feels like hanging out with friends who aren’t afraid to question a front-office decision, celebrate an underdog, or get sidetracked by a bizarre play. This podcast is built on a genuine fan’s perspective, free from insider jargon, making complex league news feel like a chat over a drink. You’ll hear their takes on weekly events, deep dives into larger trends, and the kind of sideline stories that often get missed by the mainstream sports shows. Tune in for a consistently unfiltered and entertaining look at the world of hockey.
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