After over six months of play, the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs have arrived and, with that, Neil and Vic are pleased to welcome back TSN's Craig Button for another round of analysis of all eight opening round series.

Lively discussion about the series, some GM news and a few other burning questions will get listeners primed for the most intense competition in sports.

IN THIS EPISODE:

[02:43] - Carolina vs. Ottawa

[07:54] - Pittsburgh vs. Philadelphia

[12:51] - Buffalo vs. Boston

[16:52] - Montreal vs. Tampa Bay

[22:43] - Two pieces of GM news with Patrik Allvin out in Vancouver and Sunny Mehta installed to run the New Jersey Devils.

[29:52] - Colorado vs. Los Angeles

[33:36] - Dallas vs. Minnesota

[39:24] - Vegas vs. Utah

[43:54] - Edmonton vs. Anaheim

[48:33] - The Playoff Salary Cap: SIgnificant or much ado about nothing?

[50:24] - Coming out parties, teams and players with most pressure and picks for the Final.

[1:00:29] - Wrap up segment with TV schedule for first weekend of the playoffs.

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