Posts tagged Montreal Canadiens

CP3's Journey/Giannis Uncertainty: A Finals Preview. Can Lightning Sweep In Cup Repeat? How MLB Will Handle Bauer's Assault Claims? Yankee Demise: Will They Sell? Who Can Beat Novak At Wimbledon?

With another holiday behind us, let’s look ahead to another jam packed, fast paced escape through the sports universe as Episode 201 is ready for takeoff. On deck:

(5:04) The NBA Finals are set as the Milwaukee Bucks will face the Phoenix Suns starting Tuesday. I’ll detail Chris Paul’s run to his first ever Finals appearance, his legacy to date. The health status and uncertainty of Giannis Antetekoumpo. The rise of Khris Middleton’s play, Jrue Holiday’s contribution. Will the viewing public get into this series? And other storylines heading into this unique championship round.

(31:58) The Tampa Bay Lightning are set to reclaim the Cup for a second straight year. Can they produce the first sweep in a Stanley Cup Final in 23 years? Will goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy come up with another series clinching shutout? Is the mayor of Tampa right, wrong or crazy for suggesting that Tampa lose so that they can win Game 5 at home?

(43:59) The Dodgers look to have their swagger back as they’re one of the hottest teams in baseball, but one of their teammates is in hot water as Trevor Bauer has been put on leave by MLB in light of an alleged sexual assault with a woman two months ago. Did the Dodgers handle this properly? What will MLB do throughout this process? And why this story doesn’t receive the attention that the NFL & NBA would if it happened in either of their leagues? Also, what has happened to the Yankees? I’ll dissect their week from hell as they lost a brutal game at home when they once led 7-0, the players only meeting, owner Hal Steinbrenner chiming in on their first half futility, Gerrit Cole’s lost grip? Aroldis Chapman’s ineptitude, Gleyber Torres regression, their rotation, lack of athleticism, even the two admission doubleheaders (which isn’t the Yankees fault) A commentary that you won’t want to miss. I’ll peruse through both the AL & NL as we’re a week away from the All-Star Break.

(1:14:42) Wimbledon is in its second week and it’s been a bit of a bore. The big story is who can stop Novak Djokovic as he looks to grab his third Grand Slam tournament of the calendar year? Is Roger Federer waiting in the wings? What about the women’s side of the bracket?

(1:21:20) A couple of quick notes in the NFL (i.e. Training Camp upcoming, Cowboys back on Hard Knocks and former wideout Demaryius Thomas’s retirement.)

(1:23:34) Plus, my Hero and Zero of the Week.

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The Thrill & Agony Of Game 7's! Islanders Fall Short. What's Next? Cup Preview. CP3 On Cusp. A Clipper Comeback? Can Bucks Seal The Deal? MLB's First Ejection Crackdown! A Wimbledon Shocker!

Another milestone for the podcast as Episode #200 is coming at you correct, direct and in full effect on all of the latest and greatest in the world of sports. On deck:

(6:45) The lead up and thrill of a Game 7, but in a loss, the pain and suffering that comes with it.

(9:22) Which brings me to the NY Islanders, who fell two goals short of making it to their first Stanley Cup Finals in 37 years. I’ll recap their final week in the postseason, what to expect this offseason, what they need to get over the hump and a BOLD prediction for next year’s team that you won’t want to miss. I’ll also get into the Montreal Canadiens unexpected run to a Cup Final and predict who’ll hoist Lord Stanley as champions of the NHL. There’s also a new coach for the newly minted Seattle Kraken as I’ll share my thoughts on that.

(31:31) Future Hall of Famer and Suns point guard, Chris Paul is one win away from reaching his first ever NBA Finals, but there may be something brewing with the Clippers as I have a gut that they have the Suns right where they want ‘em. I’ll deep dive as to the possibility of a Clipper Comeback that would be the cataclysmic event this woe be gone franchise needs to get themselves into the Finals. By chance, if the Clippers happen to push this series to a 7th game, what does this say about current coach, Ty Lue? What about Doc Rivers and his tenure as Clips coach? The Bucks have control of their series with the Hawks, but will they put the hammer down on a feisty Atlanta team that’ll come into Game 4 hurting as Trae Young is hobbled with an ankle injury? I’ll also get into the various coaching vacancies filled in Indiana, Boston, Dallas and Portland with some news on Luka Doncic’s alleged relationship with the Mavericks front office and Kristaps Porzingis. Does Damian Lillard want out of Portland now that Chauncey Billups is the head coach? Some interesting developments going on and I have it all covered.

(57:40) Week one of the crackdown with foreign substances in MLB is in the books. At the tail end of it, there was an ejection with the Mariners reliever, Hector Santiago being tossed for having resin in his glove. Was an ejection warranted? Should this have happened since the substance was legal? I’ll have that, the Yankees floundering, the Mets big week, the Giants could put some distance between them and the Dodgers and a top heavy NL & AL as we approach the halfway point of the regular season.

(1:13:19) A shocker at Wimbledon as one of the top men’s players is ousted at the All England Club. Which leads to the bigger question. Is Novak Djokovic’s quest to winning the third leg of the calendar Grand Slam a formality? Also, who’ll come out victorious on the women’s side? I’ll have a preview.

(1:20:36) A couple of notes regarding two offensive lineman in the NFL with one player going (David DeCastro released by the Steelers) and one player coming (Morgan Moses signs with the Jets).

(1:23:15) Not to mention, my Hero and Zero of the Week.

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Clipper Survival/NBA's 2nd Round. Canadien Uprising In Montreal! MLB's Newest Scandal. NFL Power Shift In AFC? French Open Flop! PGA: Rahm's Poor Luck. Belmont Stakes Ends Rough Month

No June swoon as the sports world continues to heat up with summer inching closer. I’ll have all of the latest analysis and hot takes as Episode #197 is ready for consumption. On deck:

(5:03) The NBA is onto the second round, but the Clippers saved face as they come back and secure a home win to move on to play the Jazz. Could this be what the Clippers needed? What about the disappearing act of Mavericks forward, Kristaps Porzingis? The Knicks feel good season goes up in flames. LeBron James’s lack of sportsmanship. The Celtics face an overhaul? Who will be their next head coach? I’ll have some predictions out West in the Conference Semifinals.

(39:37) The NHL’s top story of the postseason has been the remarkable 180 of the Montreal Canadiens. From the brink of extinction to the brink of the Cup semifinals, I’ll unpack the week that was and the rest of the second round playoff series that’s making news throughout the league. Plus, who are the two best teams in the league at the moment? And the makings of a sexy Stanley Cup Final matchup?

(55:10) MLB has a serious issue on their hands. Pitchers are about to be called out for using foreign substances to gain an advantage for ‘spin rate’ throughout the league. Will this crackdown be strict? Lenient? The brilliance of Jacob deGrom and can the Yankees jump start their lineup?

(1:12:54) Julio Jones gets traded from Atlanta to Tennessee to add another layer to an already stacked conference.

(1:16:19) The French Open has come undone with injuries, player withdrawals, etc. Is there a silver lining that can save the tournament?

(1:21:13) A major player in golf contracts COVID while having a huge lead in a tournament over the weekend. The Bryson DeChambeau-Brooks Koepka rivalry is one to keep an eye on.

(1:23:52) The Belmont Stakes puts an end to a rather forgettable five weeks in horse racing.

(1:25:36) Logan Paul vs. Floyd Mayweather. Is this actually a topic of discussion?

(1:26:08) Of course, my Hero and Zero of the Week!

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Listen to "Clipper Survival/NBA's 2nd Round. Canadien Uprising In Montreal! MLB's Newest Scandal. NFL Power Shift In AFC? French Open Flop! PGA: Rahm's" on Spreaker.