Tarps Off Podcast

Episode 5: Stanley Cup Final Games 1-3 Recap + News Around The League

In the fifth episode, Julian goes over the incredible first three games of the 2026 Stanley Cup Final, giving usual insight. This episode follows with news around the league including the front office hirings by the Nashville Predators, the trade request from Red Wings Captain Dylan Larkin, Darnell Nurse trade talk, Knies -> Montreal report, and a recap of the 2026 Draft Combine.

Episode 4: Conference Finals Recap, Stanley Cup Final Prediction, Talk About John Chayka

In the fourth episode, Julian reviews both conference finals series’ mentioning the wins by both the Vegas Golden Knights and the Carolina Hurricanes. Julian also gives his prediction for the 2026 Stanley Cup Final and talks about the hiring of John Chayka as General Manager of the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Episode 3: Second Round Recap, Third Round Predictions, Head Coach Firings

In the third episode, Luca and Julian pick up where they left off and discuss the outcomes of the second round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Both give their predictions for the third round and talk about the firings of Head Coaches Kris Knoblauch and Craig Berube.

Episode 2: Round 2 Talk + 2026 Draft Lottery Results

In the second episode, Luca and Julian discuss what has happened thus far in each series of the second round in the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. The podcast wraps up with talks about the draft lottery, what’s at stake for the Leafs, Sharks, and Canucks.

Episode 1: 2026 First Round Recap + Round 2 Predictions

In the first ever Tarps Off episode, Luca and Julian give a recap and thoughts to the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs first round, going through each series and having a discussion. The episode wraps up with predictions for the second round.