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THE INSTIGATOR – Why is the Playoff Format Broken?

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Apr 5, 2019

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THE INSTIGATOR – Why is the Playoff Format Broken?

TORONTO, ON – FEBRUARY 04: Toronto Maple Leafs Center John Tavares (91) in warmups prior to the regular season NHL game between the Anaheim Ducks and Toronto Maple Leafs on February 4, 2019 at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, ON. (Photo by Gerry Angus/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

The Instigator |Episode 29

Why is the Playoff Format Broken?

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Why is the current system a problem. Looks like the league and players do not feel that way. The NHL and NHLPA announced yesterday to extend the current system through next season. I am shocked that this is a hot topic this year. I don’t remember it being an issue last year. The current system is built because we have divisions. The object is to win your division. That is were teams rivals are.. Naysayers argue that playoffs build rivalries. Yes I agree but playing teams in close proximities cultivate rivalries and make the regular season more exciting.

NHL and NHLPA Extend Current Playoff Format | Auddie James

Auddie James

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Apr 3, 2019

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NHL and NHLPA Extend Current Playoff Format

Today, the league announced that they have come to terms with the NHLPA on an extension of the current playoff format. What is your stance, and do you agree with the extension?

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THE DEBATE – Hockey Podcast – Trending Playoff Teams and Unemployed come Sunday

Blake Friars

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Apr 2, 2019

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THE DEBATE – Hockey Podcast – Trending Playoff Teams and Unemployed come Sunday

TAMPA, FL – MARCH 25: Nikita Kucherov #86 of the Tampa Bay Lightning celebrates a goal against the Boston Bruins during the third period at Amalie Arena on March 25, 2019 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Scott Audette/NHLI via Getty Images)”n”n

THE DEBATE – Hockey Podcast | Episode 58

Trending Playoff Teams and Unemployed come Sunday

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Everyone is getting very excited for the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Brad Burud and Blake Friars discuss what teams are hot heading into the playoffs and what teams are cold heading in. Everyone wants to be peaking, but some teams are sputtering down the stretch. With Saturday being the final day of the regular season, will any coaches or general mangers hit the unemployment lines. Lots of coaching changes this season and I have a gut feeling they are not done. Blake and Brad tell you who will be sent packing. Then we race around the league and talk about the surge in Carolina, Lucic for Kovalchuk, Luongo, Markstrom, Bobrovsky and the CODE. Oh and of course three questions. Enjoy, and make sure you follow us on Twitter @DebateHockey.

NHL Power Ranking – 2019 March 30

Brad Burud

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Mar 30, 2019

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2019 – March 30

WINNIPEG, MB – MARCH 28: Goaltender Robin Lehner #40 of the New York Islanders keeps an eye on the play during third period action against the Winnipeg Jets at the Bell MTS Place on March 28, 2019 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. (Photo by Jonathan Kozub/NHLI via Getty Images)

It is do or die time for the Montreal Canadiens and the Columbus Blue Jackets in the east, and in the west the Arizona Coyotes, Minnesota Wild and Colorado Avalanche are duking it out. The Lightning continue to sit a top the NHL Power Ranking and Boston has also proved to be elite. Vegas took a slide and Pittsburgh leaps up. One week to go in regular season.