This week, reports surfaced that the presence of the former President and GM Lou Lamoriello has hindered the Islanders' General Manager search. Can the Islanders risk having him around as they search for a new GM and prepare for the First Overall pick of the 2025 NHL Draft?
Also the NHL Playoffs provide more moments of shock and awe as Vegas Golden Knights' forward Reilly Smith scored with 0.4 seconds remaining against the Edmonton Oilers! And who is in control of the Florida Panthers / Toronto Maple Leafs series?

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Chapters:
0:00 Intro
1:30 NHL Playoffs: Edmonton Oilers vs Vegas Golden Knights
9:50 NHL Playoffs: Carolina Hurricanes vs Washington Capitals
15:16 New York Rangers possible UFA Targets
33:40 Lou Lamoriello's presence turning off potential Islanders' GMs?
46:32 NHL Bar Talk: New York Rangers will trade 2 of their stars
56:15 NHL Bar Talk: New York Islanders' ownership will pressure new GM to draft James Hagens at number 1
1:06:12 NHL Bar Talk: Florida Panthers are in control of the series vs Toronto Maple Leafs
1:11:24 NHL Bar Talk: Miro Heiskanen coming back will put Dallas over the top against Winnipeg
1:15:54 NHL Bar Talk: Gary Bettman will bring a vote to the board of governors to expand to Atlanta this summer
1:26:50 BAH Pick 'EMs Grade the NHL Playoffs
1:44:55 Blind Rankings!
1:52:55 Pete Rose, Shoeless Joe Jackson off the MLB BANNED list
2:06:00 Viewer Q & A

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We celebrate the New York Islanders winning the NHL Draft Lottery, marking a major milestone for the team. We discuss what this means for the Islanders' future, potential draft picks - perhaps a Long Island-born center from Boston College named James Hagens, and how this victory could shape their upcoming seasons. Fans will get an inside look at the excitement surrounding the team's latest achievement and what to expect moving forward.
Also the NHL playoffs just got a whole lot crazier! From unbelievable upsets to clutch performances and shocking surprises, this postseason has kept fans on the edge of their seats. Watch our breakdown of the wildest moments, legendary plays, and who’s really got a shot at hoisting the Stanley Cup. Don’t miss out—this playoff run is turning into one of the most unforgettable in hockey history!

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Chapters:
0:00 Intro
3:00 Islanders Win 2025 NHL Draft Lottery
27:20 Toronto Maple Leafs take Game 1 over Florida Panthers
35:10 Carolina Hurricanes win OT Game 1 vs Washignton Capitals
41:20 Edmonton Oilers comeback to beat Vegas Golden Knights
49:50 Dallas Stars set to take on the Winnipeg Jets
55:32 NHL Bar Talk: Rangers will trade Mika Zibanejad
1:09:00 NHL Bar Talk: Islanders should stay away from Marc Bergevin
1:11:00 NHL Bar Talk: Freddy Andersen has to be Carolina Hurricanes best player
1:18:00 NHL Bar Talk: Sam Bennett's collision with Toronto's Anthony Stolarz was intentional
1:22:50 NHL Bar Talk: Mikko Rantanen was the winner in the Mikko Rantanen trade
1:28:30 NHL Bar Talk: All four goalies will play in the Edmonton Oilers / Vegas Golden Knights series
1:33:50 BAH Pick 'ems

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The New York Rangers make it official and hire two-time Stanley Cup-winning coach Mike Sullivan after his successful tenure with the Pittsburgh Penguins. Can he have the same success with the New York Rangers?
The New York Islanders are in search for a new GM after parting ways with Lou Lamoriello. Who will succeed him and who is the candidate our Anthony LaRocco would choose?
The Toronto Maple Leafs, Vegas Golden Knights and the Edmonton Oilers have punched tickets to the second round of the NHL Playoffs, but who will win between the Colorado Avalanche and Dallas Stars or the Winnipeg Jets and the St. Louis Blues? We'll discuss it in our NHL Bar Talk!

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