The NHL playoffs begin this weekend. Our team prepares the table with analyzes and predictions for each clash. Antoine Roussel and Alexandre Pratt like the Dallas Stars’ chances this spring. Richard Labbé believes the Los Angeles Kings will cause an upset by beating the Edmonton Oilers. Jérémie Rainville believes the Tampa Bay Lightning have what it takes to beat the Florida Panthers in the first round. Our panelists also comment on the transfer of the Arizona Coyotes to Salt Lake City. Was this the best option for the NHL?
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I think Gary Bettman wanted to avoid the risk of prosecution for the National League as much as possible. Because it’s one thing to take the club away from someone, but the person is going to want to defend themselves.
Antoine Roussel
Honestly, the term “surprise” in today’s hockey is a bit overused. There was a time, in the 80s, when we accepted .495 clubs in the series. There isn’t that anymore.
Richard Labbe
The Hurricanes are amazing: they’re the equivalent of the Oilers, but at the other end of the ice rink. In preventing goals, they are extraordinary. I don’t see the Islanders getting through the Hurricanes.
Alexander Pratt
Episode details
Block 1
- 1:30 – Which first-round series will grab your attention the most?
- 10:00 – Which team will cause the surprise this year?
Block 2
- 19:10 – Overview of other first-round series
Block 3
- 31:30 – Was Salt Lake City the best destination for the Coyotes?