We celebrate the New York Islanders winning the NHL Draft Lottery, marking a major milestone for the team. We discuss what this means for the Islanders' future, potential draft picks - perhaps a Long Island-born center from Boston College named James Hagens, and how this victory could shape their upcoming seasons. Fans will get an inside look at the excitement surrounding the team's latest achievement and what to expect moving forward.
Also the NHL playoffs just got a whole lot crazier! From unbelievable upsets to clutch performances and shocking surprises, this postseason has kept fans on the edge of their seats. Watch our breakdown of the wildest moments, legendary plays, and who’s really got a shot at hoisting the Stanley Cup. Don’t miss out—this playoff run is turning into one of the most unforgettable in hockey history!

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Chapters:
0:00 Intro
3:00 Islanders Win 2025 NHL Draft Lottery
27:20 Toronto Maple Leafs take Game 1 over Florida Panthers
35:10 Carolina Hurricanes win OT Game 1 vs Washignton Capitals
41:20 Edmonton Oilers comeback to beat Vegas Golden Knights
49:50 Dallas Stars set to take on the Winnipeg Jets
55:32 NHL Bar Talk: Rangers will trade Mika Zibanejad
1:09:00 NHL Bar Talk: Islanders should stay away from Marc Bergevin
1:11:00 NHL Bar Talk: Freddy Andersen has to be Carolina Hurricanes best player
1:18:00 NHL Bar Talk: Sam Bennett's collision with Toronto's Anthony Stolarz was intentional
1:22:50 NHL Bar Talk: Mikko Rantanen was the winner in the Mikko Rantanen trade
1:28:30 NHL Bar Talk: All four goalies will play in the Edmonton Oilers / Vegas Golden Knights series
1:33:50 BAH Pick 'ems

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The New York Rangers make it official and hire two-time Stanley Cup-winning coach Mike Sullivan after his successful tenure with the Pittsburgh Penguins. Can he have the same success with the New York Rangers?
The New York Islanders are in search for a new GM after parting ways with Lou Lamoriello. Who will succeed him and who is the candidate our Anthony LaRocco would choose?
The Toronto Maple Leafs, Vegas Golden Knights and the Edmonton Oilers have punched tickets to the second round of the NHL Playoffs, but who will win between the Colorado Avalanche and Dallas Stars or the Winnipeg Jets and the St. Louis Blues? We'll discuss it in our NHL Bar Talk!

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This week, the Pittsburgh Penguins parted ways with 2-time Stanley Cup-winning coach Mike Sullivan. Will he be the next coach of the New York Rangers or the Boston Bruins? The NHL Playoffs First Round has several compelling series with the defending Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers sending their in-state rivals home for the summer while the Winnipeg Jets take a 3-2 lead over the St Louis Blues. Can Hellebuyck find his game? All this and our NHL Bar Talk!!!!

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Chapters:
0:00 Intro
2:30 Florida Dispatches Tampa
14:00 Washington Capitals finish the Montreal Canadiens
21:30 Winnipeg Jets Take series lead over St. Louis Blues
29:26 Carolina Hurricanes eliminate New Jersey Devils
40:10 Did Chris Drury deserve an extension?
57:00 Mike Sullivan to New York Rangers?
1:05:30 Matt Petgrave will not face charges
1:12:40 Rangers need to take their time before naming a coach
1:22:30 Islanders should begin re-tool / rebuild
1:29:00 Jacob Markstrom was the best goalie in the 1st Round
1:35:00 Craig Berube needs to call out the Maple Leafs' Stars
1:40:30 Colorado Avalanche will be the best team eliminated in the 1st round
1:45:00 Adrian Kempe is having the quietest 10-point 1st Round
1:51:00 NHL needs to return to a 1-8 format
2:02:00 Better D-man: Shayne Gostisbehere or Morgan Reilly
2:04:30 Better forward: Kyle Connor or Dylan Strome
2:05:00 Better goal: Slavin or Nichushkin
2:06:00 More Pressure: Marner or Matthews
2:08:00 Will win: LA or Wild
2:15:00 View Questions

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