Remember, Conn Smythe voters. This is how the Stanley Cup Playoffs literally began (with me and @AJMleczko on the call). First game. Jordan Staal.
His team would go on to win 8 in a row. And are currently 15-3 in the playoffs. It started with this fight.
Cowboy's riding on to the Calder Cup Final! 🤠
Marlies head coach John Gruden joins @ailishforfar and @jccuthbert to discuss Easton Cowan's development during the team's playoff run.
"I think [Brandon Bussi] will start and I think he's going to have another heck of a performance... He just looks like he's built for this moment."
@lukegazdic talks with @ailishforfar and @jccuthbert about his confidence in Bussi ahead of Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final.
"I still expect more from Messi than I do Ronaldo... I don't see why Argentina can't do it again."
Peter Drury joins @ailishforfar and @jccuthbert to look ahead to the potential final chapter of the Lionel Messi/Cristiano Ronaldo rivalry at the 2026 World Cup.
"I'm told from impeccable sources that this is significant... How did the Edmonton Oilers not have this all buttoned up before they even talked to him?"
@frank_seravalli chats with @ailishforfar and @jccuthbert about the implications of the NHL's investigation into Mike Babcock.
To add to @DarrenDreger’s report, sources say the NHLPA has specifically requested that the NHL delay Mike Babcock’s hiring by the Edmonton Oilers until a formal investigation can be completed.
Jordan Staal absolutely has the strongest Conn Smythe resume to this point among Hurricanes.
His most common individual matchup in Rounds 1-3 (Brady Tkachuk, Travis Konecny and Nick Suzuki) combined for zero goals and four points.
Now goals in four straight to begin Final.
Jordan Staal just did become the first player with a 4-game goal streak to open the Stanley Cup Final since Mike Bossy did so in 1982 vs the Canucks.*
Stat via @hockeyinfo19
As a kid I listened to Foster Hewitt and dreamed one day I could be that voice calling games. To be named a Foster Hewitt Award winner is the honour of a lifetime. Overwhelmed to be joining so many of my heroes and esteemed colleagues. Grateful to all who’ve helped along the way.
BREAKING: Gunnar Nordstrom to receive the 2026 Elmer Ferguson Award and Chris Cuthbert to receive the 2026 Foster Hewitt Award as voted on by the @ThePHWA and the NHLBA. Nordstrom and Cuthbert to receive their awards on Nov. 9 in Toronto. @CCpxpSNhhof.com/pdf/Release_2026-Me…
John Schneider on the fallout from Sunday, when a fan in Balt. threw a ball that hit Jesus Sanchez:
“They asked Sanch how they wanted to have it handled. And he was pretty low-key about it, in terms of, like, anything criminal or anything. So I think that's over and done with.”
"In years past, they would take dumb penalties, get frustrated, and try to force it. They didn't do that against Montreal."
@Jackie_Redmond joins @ailishforfar and @jccuthbert to reflect on what's different about the Hurricanes after years of Eastern Conference Final exits.
Mitch Marner didn't want to elaborate on his comment about going through "dark times" earlier in his hockey career, but says he will if the Golden Knights win the Stanley Cup.
Wild director of amateur scouting Judd Brackett leaving the team after 6 years: Sources
Maple Leafs appear to be a done deal
nytimes.com/athletic/7321441… via @NYTimes