Sneaky hits are increasing in the National Hockey League playoffs, without always being punished. Should referees be tougher? Should the disciplinary committee impose harsher sanctions? Our panelists debate it with passion and deplore, among other things, the actions taken after the final whistle, such as that suffered by Connor McDavid.
Also: our panelists praise the play of Alexis Lafrenière, they analyze the keys to the success of the Dallas Stars and they comment on the appointment of Travis Green as head coach of the Ottawa Senators. Know that he was not the coach favorite of Antoine Roussel…
Host: Jérémie Rainville
Guests: Simon-Olivier Lorange, Alexandre Pratt and Antoine Roussel
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The goal given to Sam Bennett yesterday was terrible […] I find that here we are faced with a blatant case where the referees have an immense impact.
Alexander Pratt
The Oilers are currently running out of solutions. We see that the attack is there but if every time they lower their heads, there is a goal coming their way, it will not work.
Simon-Olivier Lorange
When I look at the construction of this alignment [celui des Stars de Dallas]you can develop by winning only when your starting core of young people is good.
Antoine Roussel
Episode details
Block 1
- 1:00 – Bruins not consistent enough to beat Panthers
- 5:00 – Why hasn’t the NHL reviewed Sam Bennett’s hit on Brad Marchand?
- 15:00 – Does Carson Soucy’s hit on Connor McDavid deserve a suspension?
- 9:50 p.m. – Surprising to see the Canucks ahead against the Oilers
Block 2
- 31:00 – How is the statistical model of The Press who made the Hurricanes champions?
- 40:20 – Is it possible for the Stars to win with a young core?
Block 3
- 48:40 – Should the Canadiens trade their fifth overall draft pick?
- 55:40 – Travis Green at the helm of the Senators: is this the solution?