What Would Happen If The NHL Playoffs Started Today?

Here's what Ryan Kennedy, Michael Traikos and Michael Augello discussed:

0:48: Alex Ovechkin is only 16 goals away from tying Wayne Gretzky's 1,016 for the most regular-season and playoff goals in NHL history. But after the John Carlson trade, there's been more speculation about Ovechkin's future. Is this his last season?

4:50: Could we possibly see Ovechkin in a different jersey next year? 

5:55: Which team matches up better against the Tampa Bay Lightning: the Montreal Canadiens or Boston Bruins? 

8:00: Is Montreal only a one-line team? 

10:19: Will the Nashville Predators be able to hold onto a playoff spot? 

14:30: If the playoffs started today in the West, what matchup would be the most exciting? Which would be the most underrated? 

17:30: If the playoffs started today in the East, which series would be the most exciting, and which would be the most underrated?

21:17: The NHL, CHL and AHL are nearing an agreement that would allow 19-year-old CHL players who have been selected in the first round to play in the AHL. How could this potentially change help the development of players? 

26:30: Anton Frondell is expected to make his NHL debut with the Chicago Blackhawks this week. What are your expectations for him for the rest of the season?

30:10: Mika Zibanejad will play his 1,000th NHL game on Monday against the Ottawa Senators. How would you evaluate his career to date? 

32:10: Do we understand goaltender interference after Morgan Barron's goal against Pittsburgh?

34:57: Vancouver Canucks are the first team eliminated. What is the most pressing issue for them to address this summer?

37:12: Name a prospect you're most excited to see play NHL games during the rest of the season.

38:45: Another week, another chance to name a player who had a hot or cold week.

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