Hello everyone! The only thing better than hearing new perspectives is checking in on old friends, and Episode 36 of the AIH 20416 Podcast was a time for the latter. In addition to our guests, the conversation also featured a bit of everything: Mark Stuart being hammed, 2016 Draft-eligible prospects, Alex Ovechkin and the greatest NHL players to never win a Stanley Cup.
Episode 36 is here! Come hear us chat with @hildymac @zakkthebear @schnarr17 & @terpanese now!!! https://t.co/4yXs4ippCT
— AIH 20416 Podcast (@AIH20416) May 16, 2016
First up was the next installment in our "Rivalry Series" segments, this time highlighting the Western Conference Finals. Representing the Blues was Laura Astorian (@hildymac), Site Manager of SB Nation's St. Louis Game Time, versus San Jose Sharks champion Zachary DeVine (@zakkthebear), contributor with Hockey Prophets, Last Word on Sports and Dobber Prospects. Their trial by combat included:
- Belief, mental toughness and shirking past narratives
- Which line has been most impressive for St. Louis?
- The importance of grizzled veterans Joel Ward and Troy Brouwer
- How key is the power play to San Jose's chances?
- Whether Ken Hitchcock and/or David Backes will return next season
Our rolodex continued to prove useful as we were once again joined by Chad Schnarr (@schnarr17), co-founder, editor and writer with Bolt Prospects. While there was no Penguins opponent to Game 1 gloat at, our guest did regale us with tales of:
- Jonathan Drouin: redeemed?
- Who right now is the Lightning MVP **cough Victor Hedman cough**
- In light of Ben Bishop's injury, concerns over Andrei Vasilevskiy's game
- Reaction to the Ryan Callahan contract and hit on Kris Letang
- Any areas of the game where Tampa Bay has a definitive advantage over Pittsburgh
Last but certainly not least, we were joined by Oliver Francies (@terpanese) of Seamore Sports, a site I'd recommend you also follow on Twitter and Like on Facebook. Before chatting a little about Patrik Laine, Auston Matthews and Jesse Puljujarvi, our discussion touched upon:
- What went wrong for the Washington Capitals
- Alexander Ovechkin and his dedication to the national team
- Was this a team with an overreliance on the power play?
- Were the additions of TJ Oshie and Justin Williams a success?
- Trying to explain the playoff struggles of Evgeny Kuznetsov
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