U.S. Women's Hockey Team boycott and Kristie Ackert and Mike Mazzeo on Opening Day : Daily News Sports Talk — A.K.A The Popcast

Opening Day is less than a week away, and the Daily News Sports Talk Podcast — A.K.A. The Popcast — has your local teams covered. Both Mets beat writer Kristie Ackert (@Ackert_NYDN) and Yankees beat writer Mike Mazzeo (@MazzNYDN) call in from Florida to discuss all of the juiciest storylines entering the 2017 season. Can the Amazin's pitching staff stay healthy? Who will start in right field for the Bombers? Is Travis d'Arnaud the answer at catcher? All that and more in this week's episode. Plus, host Daniel Popper (@danielrpopper) offers his thoughts on the U.S. women's hockey team opting to boycott the World Championships in an effort to receive better pay and support. Produced by Daniel Popper Edited by Frank Posillico For more from the Daily News find us on: iTunes, YouTube, Facebook, Twitter and Tumblr