SiriusXM Morning Skate

The NHL Offseason Begins

SiriusXM Morning Skate with Scott Laughlin, Gord Stellick, Tyler Madarasz & Lucas Critelli  The Stanley Cup has been awarded, and now the NHL offseason takes center stage. With free agency around the corner, trade rumors heating up, buyout decisions looming, and the NHL Draft set to reshape the league, every team is looking for ways to improve before next season. We break down the biggest storylines, potential blockbuster moves, salary cap implications, top free agents, and which contenders are best positioned to make a splash this summer. Plus all the news and notes from around the hockey world including AHL and ECHL playoffs. Buckle up—the NHL offseason is officially underway! Victoria Matiash NHL writer for ESPN.com and The Point with Jake Hahn joins the show Follow @SiriusXMNHL on Twitter & @nhlnetworkradio on Instagram Want more SiriusXM Morning Skate, visit SiriusXM.ca/morningskate Available on all Podcast Platforms  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Carolina Hurricanes Are Stanley Cup Champions

SiriusXM Morning Skate with Scott Laughlin, Gord Stellick, Tyler Madarasz & Lucas Critelli  Twenty years after their first Stanley Cup championship, the Carolina Hurricanes are Stanley Cup champions once again. Carolina completed a dominant postseason with a 3-0 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 6, finishing the playoffs with an impressive 16-3 record. Brandon Bussi recorded a 22-save shutout, while Jackson Blake, Taylor Hall, and Nikolaj Ehlers provided the offense. Captain Jordan Staal was awarded the Conn Smythe Trophy as playoff MVP after a memorable postseason performance, adding another championship to his decorated career. Behind the bench, Rod Brind'Amour continued his Hurricanes legacy, becoming one of the few people in NHL history to win the Stanley Cup with the same franchise as both a player and a coach. In this episode, we break down Carolina's historic run to the Cup, the standout performances that defined the Final, and what this championship means for the franchise's future. Follow @SiriusXMNHL on Twitter & @nhlnetworkradio on Instagram Head to SiriusXM.ca/live-sports/nhl/ for full channel listings and listen to every playoff game, home and away on SiriusXM App Want more SiriusXM Morning Skate, visit SiriusXM.ca/morningskate   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Hurricanes Move One Win Away from the Stanley Cup

SiriusXM Morning Skate with Scott Laughlin, Gord Stellick, Tyler Madarasz & Lucas Critelli    The Carolina Hurricanes are one win away from ending a 20-year Stanley Cup drought after a commanding 4-2 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final. In this episode, we break down the stars stepping up when it matters most: Jordan Staal extends his goal streak to five straight games, Andrei Svechnikov strikes twice on the power play, Sebastian Aho finally gets on the board in the series, and Nikolaj Ehlers continues his postseason surge with another three-assist performance. We also discuss Brandon Bussi's steady play in net, the key moments that swung Game 5, and what Vegas must do to force a Game 7. Plus, a look ahead to a pivotal Game 6 at T-Mobile Arena, where the Hurricanes will have a chance to capture their first Stanley Cup championship since 2006. Hear post-game thoughts from - Andrei Svechnikov, Sebastian Aho, Jordan Staal, Jack Eichel, Rod Brind'Amour & John Tortorella Follow @SiriusXMNHL on Twitter & @nhlnetworkradio on Instagram Head to SiriusXM.ca/live-sports/nhl/ for full channel listings and listen to every playoff game, home and away on SiriusXM App Want more SiriusXM Morning Skate, visit SiriusXM.ca/morningskate Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Stanley Cup Final Game 5 Tonight!

SiriusXM Morning Skate with Scott Laughlin, Gord Stellick, Tyler Madarasz  & Lucas Critelli  The Stanley Cup Final returns to Raleigh with the series deadlocked at 2-2, setting the stage for a pivotal Game 5 between the Carolina Hurricanes and Vegas Golden Knights. After Carolina’s 5-3 victory in Game 4, the Hurricanes have regained home-ice advantage and all the momentum heading into one of the biggest games of the season. Hear Rod Brind'Amour & John Tortorella as they spoke to the media after arriving in Raleigh.  VGK vs CAR Game 5 - 8pm ET  National Call Courtesy Sports USA- NHLNR SiriusXM 91 Hurricanes Call - Sirius 208, XM 219 Vegas Golden Knights Call - Sirius 209 XM 220   John Shannon from the 100% Hockey Podcast joins the show. Plus, hear from Peter Laviolette as the Los Angeles Kings introduce him as their new head coach.  Follow @SiriusXMNHL on Twitter & @nhlnetworkradio on Instagram Head to SiriusXM.ca/live-sports/nhl/ for full channel listings and listen to every playoff game, home and away on SiriusXM App Want more SiriusXM Morning Skate, visit SiriusXM.ca/morningskate Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Hurricanes Even Up the Stanley Cup Final Series 2-2

SiriusXM Morning Skate with Scott Laughlin, Gord Stellick, Tyler Madarasz  & Lucas Critelli  The Stanley Cup Final is all square at 2-2 after the Carolina Hurricanes earned a crucial 5-3 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 4 at T-Mobile Arena. Jordan Staal scored twice, including the game-winner with 13:28 left in the third period, and continued his remarkable run with goals in all four games of the series. Staal becomes the first player since Mike Bossy in 1982 to score in each of the first four games of a Stanley Cup Final and just the fourth to accomplish the feat in the NHL expansion era. The series shifts back to Lenovo Center for a pivotal Game 5 on Thursday night. Hear post-game thoughts from: Jordan Staal, Brandon Bussi, Logan Stankoven, Shea Theodroe, Rod Brind'Amour & John Tortorella  Follow @SiriusXMNHL on Twitter & @nhlnetworkradio on Instagram Head to SiriusXM.ca/live-sports/nhl/ for full channel listings and listen to every playoff game, home and away on SiriusXM App Want more SiriusXM Morning Skate, visit SiriusXM.ca/morningskate   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.