THE DEBATE – Hockey Podcast | Episode 60
Surprise 2-0 Leads and Cheap Shots
It is Stanley Cup Playoff time. Brad Burud of Inside Edge Hockey News and Blake Friars are fired up. The playoffs have had it all…overtimes, surprise 2-0 leads, amazing saves and great action. It is also getting a little feisty and cheap. Have you been watching the Toronto/Boston series? Brad and Blake breakdown each of the series. Talk about surprises, trends and let you know how their predictions are looking thus far. Then its on to happenings around the league. Buffalo has a help wanted sign hanging up for a coach. Is Todd McLellan the next head coach in Los Angeles? Will Joel Quenneville save the franchise in Florida? And how will New Jersey handle the first overall draft pick they won at the NHL Draft Lottery?
Blake Friars brings the Canadian approach to the show. The Bienfait, Saskatchewan native grew up playing hockey for 16 years. The goalie is also a long-time Roberto Luongo fan, and claims the Vancouver Canucks as his favorite team. Blake brings the millennial approach to the show. He is candid in his approach, and creates numerous laughs.