Joe Micheletti joins; Conference Finals storylines, Super 16: Top players in Playoffs, Canes & Blues post-mortem

Jun 02, 2022, 04:01 PM

Dan and Shawn are joined by Joe Micheletti (20:00) to talk about the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Joe is calling the Lightning/Rangers series on national radio and talks about the NY Rangers development, the emergence of the "Kid Line", the home-ice advantage that MSG provides and the maturity that Igor Shesterkin has shown throughout the playoffs. He also looks at the Lightning, points out their resiliency and the emergence of Nick Paul. Joe has kept an eye on the Western Conference Final and also discusses the many storylines surrounding that series. The guys start the episode talking about the uptick in offense during these playoffs, debate whether Cale Makar is a top 5 skater in the NHL and rank the top performers during these playoffs. They wrap the episode talking about what's next for the Carolina Hurricanes and St. Louis Blues, and dissect the impact that Martin St. Louis could have on the Montreal Canadiens.