Tripp Tracy joins; Panthers on roll, Martinook's offense, NYR coaching candidates, Blackhawks & Bedard

Dan and Shawn were joined by longtime Carolina Hurricanes analyst Tripp Tracy (20:47). Tracy discussed the reasons why Jordan Martinook is having an offensive explosion throughout the playoffs and praised the defense being played by Jaccob Slavin. Plus, he lauded Rod Brind'Amour's coaching decisions, especially his decision to stick with Frederik Andersen for Game 4. He talks about a NYC train ride he took with Brind'Amour and provides a behind the scenes look on how the coach processes information and ultimately makes crucial decisions that have so far worked well for the Canes coach. The guys start the episode talking about the fallout that will come if the Maple Leafs lost in the second round to the Florida Panthers and had a debate on who should be considered the best player in the world right now, Connor McDavid or Leon Draisaitl. After the Tracey interview, the guys tossed around some ideas for who could be the next coach of the New York Rangers and Rosen and Roarke both talked about how expectations for the Chicago Blackhawks next season should not change just because they won the 2023 NHL Draft Lottery and the right to pick Connor Bedard.