The Oilers' Stars Shine Early In Cup Final. How Will Florida Stop Them?

The Hockey News Big Show is here to look around the Stanley Cup final and beyond with former NHL player Drew Shore giving his take. Here’s what Michael Traikos, Ryan Kennedy and Drew Shore discussed in this episode: 1:02: How important is it that the Edmonton Oilers’ stars keep up this level of play?  3:34: What is it like watching Connor McDavid make his passes look so easy?  4:22: Was the Florida Panthers’ first goal the right call, or should it have been goalie interference?  6:50: Are the Edmonton Oilers a more physical team than people give them credit for?  9:50: Do the Oilers need Zach Hyman with the way everyone else is producing? 11:12: If you are Paul Maurice, how do you limit McDavid and Draisaitl in Game 2?  12:49:  Will we see Vezina-level Sergei Bobrovsky in this series? 14:20:  Does Stuart Skinner deserve more respect for reaching back-to-back finals?  16:40: Sean Monahan wins the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy, and Johnny Gaudreau”s widow, Meredith, presented him the trophy. How deserving is he of this trophy? 18:45: Will the NHL do something about the tax imbalance the league is facing?  22:40: With Muse being the next coach for Pittsburgh, are the Penguins aiming toward a tank? 25:52: The Boston Bruins hired the first German head coach in the NHL with Marco Sturm. How does this affect the team’s future?  28:03: The NHL combine is this week. What was Drew Shore’s best and worst event at the combine? 31:51: Will the Calgary Flames get better or worse next season?  32:38: If Edmonton wins the final, who does McDavid pass the Cup to first? 33:21: Will Jeff Skinner see any ice time in the final?  34:49: Was the Colorado Avalanche re-signing Brock Nelson a good move or an overpay? 34:48: Is Pink Pony Club a pass or fail win song? What is the best victory song you've heard? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices