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Flames vs. Rangers - Game of the Year?
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Length:
104 minutes
Released:
Feb 7, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee catch up on the return of NHL action with potentially the game of the season so far between the Clagary Flames and New York Rangers, Jacob Trouba's monster checks and why fights are still necessary. Former Flyers defenceman Chris Therien joins the show (22:23) to discuss the NHL's shifting hitting culture, John Tortorella's letter to Flyers season ticket holders and what their rebuild will look like. Afterward, former head coach Ken Hitchcock breaks down the evolution of hockey over the last 20 years and what's spearheaded that change (41:12). Later, the New York Post's Larry Brooks shares his thoughts (1:07:29) on the Flames/Rangers game, the NHLPA's likely new director and who the Rangers should and can go after at the deadline.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.
Released:
Feb 7, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
Titles in the series (100)
Does Kyle Dubas Need to Make a Change at the Deadline?: Kyper and Bourne bring on Leafs Nation's Gord Stellick (0:27) to discuss the loss to the Sabres that had the remaining fans booing the team off the ice, and whether or not major changes are needed for the Leafs. The trio also discuss the play of Petr Mrazek, which goals were and were not his fault, the offensive production vs. the defensive performance in the loss, and who gets the start in net on Saturday vs. the Canucks. Later, Sportsnet and Hockey Night in Canada announcer Chris Cuthbert (25:04) stops by to discuss how he tries to bring energy to games that have none on the ice, keeping up with high scoring affairs like Detroit-Toronto, what it was like to finally have fans back in the building, and makes some historical player comparisons with Auston Matthews. To wrap up, they discuss the marquee matchup between the Lightning and Penguins, and the changes seen in the Oilers since Jay Woodcroft. The views and opinions expresse by Real Kyper & Bourne