The Skate Pod, Ep. 452: Would Panthers Have Won Cup Without Marchand?

Discussing the Panthers second-straight Stanley Cup title, Brad Marchand's role in their playoff run and whether or not Florida will still be the favorite in the East next season. Plus, USA and Canada announce their "first 6" players and schedules for the 2026 Olympics and we dive into some rumors involving the Bruins potentially trading their seventh-overall pick. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx | Email us at [email protected] your questions in the comments and we will answer as many as we can! Jump to: 00:00 - Panthers win their second-straight cup 08:00 - Scott gives his way-too-early prediction for next year's Stanley Cup champion 13:00 - Would the Panthers have won without adding Marchand? 18:00 - USA and Canada announce their "first 6" players and schedules for the 2026 Olympics 30:00 - Would it be a mistake for the Bruins to trade their seventh-overall pick for a defenseman? 42:00 - Scott proposes a trade for the No. 1 pick To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices