Playoff favorites faltering, Barry Trotz’s surprising firing, and Pierre on Pierre violence

Playoff favorites faltering, Barry Trotz’s surprising firing, and Pierre on Pierre violence

Author: Locked On Podcast Network, Andrew Berkshire, Mary Clarke May 10, 2022 Duration: 1:04:06
On this episode of The Cross-Check NHL Show, hosts Andrew Berkshire and Mary Clarke discuss the interesting developments in the first round of the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs. The New York Rangers, Florida Panthers, and Calgary Flames are all faltering as the favorites in their first round series. Will the offensive firepower of the Panthers and Flames wake up? And will Igor Shesterkin be able to steal games in net like he used to? Next, the New York Islanders surprisingly fired head coach Barry Trotz after an unfortunate season that, honestly, isn’t to blame on the head coach. Though Islanders general manager Lou Lamoriello isn’t the cutting-edge hockey man he used to be, this move is a real stunner and absolutely gifts a team one of the best head coaches in the NHL. Plus, the Ottawa Senators fired Pierre McGuire after less than a year working as the team’s senior vice-president of player development. McGuire could very well head back to the broadcasting scene after a likely rift with general manager Pierre Dorion caused the split. And finally, Andrew and Mary go deep into spoiler territory to discuss Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness and their thoughts on the newest Marvel film! Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline BetOnline.net has you covered this season with more props, odds and lines than ever before. BetOnline – Where The Game Starts! Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Athletic Greens Athletic Greens is going to give you a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase. All you have to do is visit athleticgreens.com/NHLNETWORK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tune in twice a week for The Cross-Check NHL Show, where hosts Andrew Berkshire and Mary Clarke bring their distinct perspectives as NHL writers to the forefront. This isn't just a recap of last night's scores; it's a deep, analytical dive into the stories that are actually shaping the league. Every Tuesday, they take the week's most talked-about narratives-whether it's a surprising trade rumor, a team's sudden slump, or a player's breakout performance-and hold them up to the light. They cross-check popular opinion against their own sharp observations from watching the games and, crucially, against what the underlying statistics reveal. You'll hear conversations that move beyond hot takes to find the substance underneath. Then, on Thursdays, the scope widens with insightful interviews. Andrew and Mary are joined by a rotating roster of special guests, from analysts and insiders to former players, who are among the smartest minds in hockey. These discussions provide even greater context and expertise on the evolving landscape of the sport. Produced as part of the Locked On Podcast Network, this podcast is for fans who crave a more thoughtful and nuanced understanding of the NHL, where instinct meets evidence in every episode.
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The Cross-Check 2022 NHL Playoff Preview [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:06:15
It's the Cross-Check NHL Show's big 2022 NHL Playoff Preview show! Mary Clarke and Andrew Berkshire break down every series in the first round of the playoffs starting with the Western Conference. The Colorado Avalanche…