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1. 

   24 Apr 2026 · 1 hr 43 min

   Diving Into the Latest Playoff Action

   Kyle and Elliotte recap Thursday’s playoff action before diving into front office updates across Toronto, Nashville, Vancouver, and Seattle, along with frustration in Detroit. They also discuss upcoming NCAA eligibility changes and answer listener questions. The episode closes with a recap of Wednesday’s games.

2. 

   22 Apr 2026 · 1 hr 40 min

   Break Glass in Case of Stanley Cup Playoffs

   Kyle and Elliotte recap all the playoff action from Monday and Tuesday, breaking down every series across the league. They also provide updates on front office moves in New Jersey, Toronto, and Vancouver before answering listener questions. The episode closes with an interview featuring Henrik Lundqvist.

3. 

   20 Apr 2026 · 1 hr 33 min

   A Weekend That Set the Tone

   Kyle and Elliotte break down a full weekend of Stanley Cup Playoff action, starting with Sunday’s games before recapping Saturday’s matchups. They also touch on front office vacancies in Toronto, Nashville, and Vancouver. The episode wraps with interviews featuring Cole Caufield and Brady Tkachuk.

4. 

   17 Apr 2026 · 2 hr 40 min

   Who’s Out, Who’s In: The Full Breakdown

   Kyle and Elliotte break down all 16 teams that missed the playoffs, discussing what’s next for each organization from New Jersey through Washington. They then take listener questions in the Thoughtline before shifting into a full preview of all eight Stanley Cup Playoff first-round matchups. The episode closes with breakdowns of every series, including Sens–Canes, Flyers–Pens, Kings–Avs, and Oilers–Ducks.

5. 

   13 Apr 2026 · 2 hr 16 min

   Ovi vs Crosby. The Last Dance?

   Kyle and Elliotte revisit the Norris Trophy debate and highlight Ovechkin vs. Crosby meeting for the 100th time, before breaking down playoff races across both conferences. They also touch on Nashville’s GM search, Vancouver’s looming offseason decisions, and Scott Oake’s final After Hours appearance. The episode wraps with Michael Hage returning to Michigan and a Final Thought on WHL travel and scheduling changes.

6. 

   6 Apr 2026 · 2 hr 2 min

   The Easter Exit

   Kyle and Elliotte begin with the Islanders hiring Peter DeBoer before diving into Philadelphia’s playoff push and the tightening Eastern Conference race. They also discuss Stützle’s strong season, Detroit slipping, the Western Conference race, Toronto’s GM situation, and Florida becoming a target around the league. The episode wraps with broader league topics including an American taking CHL exceptional status for the first time and a Final Thought on the retirements of Vic Rauter and Scott Oake.

7. 

   3 Apr 2026 · 1 hr 40 min

   Talking to Ownership in Their Language

   Kyle and Elliotte unpack MLSE’s messaging after Brad Treliving’s exit and why the Leafs’ changes go beyond just the GM position, while also discussing early candidates and potential ripple effects around the league. They also touch on Nashville’s GM search, tension in Ottawa, and a lighter moment involving Kyle Connor. The episode wraps with a Final Thought on Owen Michaels signing in Edmonton.

8. 

   30 Mar 2026 · 1 hr 50 min

   This Town Is a Make You Town

   Kyle and Elliotte begin with Vegas hiring John Tortorella before diving into the tight Eastern Conference playoff race and Philadelphia’s moves with Porter Martone and Trevor Zegras. They also discuss tension in Ottawa, Kyle’s trip to St. Louis, and the Western Conference race, along with topics like Gavin McKenna, ABS in hockey, and leadership in St. Louis. The episode wraps with a Final Thought on the Leafs and Ducks meeting again after the Gudas hit on Auston Matthews.

9. 

   27 Mar 2026 · 1 hr 36 min

   Everybody Ropes Everybody Rides

   Kyle and Elliotte discuss the Oilers trending toward sustainability and the uncertainty across the Pacific Division, before looking ahead to key offseason decisions and the Eastern Conference playoff race. They also touch on Kucherov’s Hart case, Detroit as a team to watch, James Hagens signing in Boston, and Elliotte’s trip to Buffalo where Lindy Ruff is thriving. The episode wraps with more goalie interference debate and a Final Thought on PWHL player salaries becoming public.

10. 

    23 Mar 2026 · 1 hr 46 min

    We Just Want Clarity

    Kyle and Elliotte begin with AJ Greer’s suspension and ongoing confusion around goalie interference, before touching on Toronto–Ottawa, the Islanders staying alive in the playoff race, and Anaheim’s win over Buffalo. They also discuss storylines around James Hagens, Anton Lundell, Berube’s mindset, and San Jose’s surprising push with Macklin Celebrini entering the MVP conversation. The episode wraps with McDavid calling out his coach, Nashville’s strong weekend, potential CHL rule changes, and a Final Thought on Elliotte’s travel saga.