Ep. 32 - Stop The Cap

Welcome to Episode 32 of Stick Talk Hockey! In this action-packed episode, we dive headfirst into the intense Stanley Cup Finals between the Florida Panthers and the Vegas Golden Knights. Join us as we dissect the thrilling series that has seen Florida dig themselves into a deep hole, facing a daunting 3-1 deficit.Moving on from the playoffs, we shift our focus to the buzzing news surrounding upcoming restricted free agents Alex DeBrincat and Pierre-Luc Dubois. We then delve into the ever-controversial topic of the NHL salary cap to discuss whether or not is actually helps parity thrive in the league, along with player salaries.We then switch gears, moving into the trades from this week. We unpack the significant moves, such as Ivan Provorov's trade to the Columbus Blue Jackets and Damon Severson's surprising move to the same team. Additionally, we shed light on the impactful re-signing of Gavrikov in Los Angeles.To wrap up this episode, we divert our attention to the world of soccer and Lionel Messi's highly-publicized move to the MLS. Drawing an intriguing parallel, we reflect on the perceived failure of Gary Bettman's tenure as commissioner of the NHL in comparison to the remarkable growth of the MLS during the same timeframe. Join us as we examine the factors that may have contributed to this contrasting narrative.Tune in to Episode 32 of Stick Talk Hockey to catch all the exciting updates, lively debates, and thought-provoking insights from the world of hockey and beyond. It's a must-listen for any true hockey aficionado!Our first merch release is live! Head over to sticktalkhockey.square.site to catch up with the podcast and get yourself some Stick Talk wear! Email us your clips to [email protected], or DM them to @sticktalkhockey on Instagram, Twitter or TikTok to be featured on the podcast!  This podcast was hosted by Tiko Raspy and YoursTrilly, recorded by Austin Aslett, and edited by Tiko Raspy.Support the Show. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.