The crowning of a Stanley Cup champion ends the competition on the ice for another season with the opening of new eras following quickly behind with the NHL Entry Draft.

TSN Analyst and Director of Scouting Craig Button joins Neil and Vic to look at the top prospects and potential strategies for teams either picking near the top or with multiple selections in the first round.

Toronto: You're on the clock!

IN THIS EPISODE:

[01:39] - Neil and Craig reminisce about what make the Draft special, despite the feel being different with the event being de-centralized.

[06:58] - Top 10 Draft order followed by teams with multiple picks in the first round. Craig then begins his assessment of the top prospects, starting with Gavin McKenna, expected to go to the Maple Leafs.

[20:56] - Draft strategy from year to year from two seasoned former NHL executives. Best player or best fit? Some excellent history on past drafts here.

[28:54] - More Draft tales.

[33:44] - News from around the NHL including thoughts on Mike Babcock finally being named Oilers head coach and opinions on whether the recent trades of Brady Tkachuk and Darren Raddysh does anything to affect potential movement of Dylan Larkin, Elias Pettersson and Darnell Nurse.

[42:11] - Wrapping up the Stanley Cup prediction showdown between Vic, Neil and Craig.

[46:07] - Final segment including those going into the Hockey Hall of Fame in November.

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A blockbuster trade over the weekend has the Tkachuk brothers - Matthew and Brady - as teammates in Florida.

Vic and Neil review the trade which was made possible, in part, due to a deal done a short time before between the Panthers and Seattle Kraken.

We'll also look at some additional signings of players who were retained by their clubs before getting to free agency on July 1 plus a dive into the Toronto-Tampa Bay trade which sees defenseman Darren Raddysh donning the Maple Leaf.

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Yes, even the Stanley Cup champions have spring cleaning though, in the case of the Carolina Hurricanes, not nearly as much as past winners.

Sticking with the on-ice strategy set forth by head coach Rod Brind'Amour, the lineup was augmented during the off-season by GM Eric Tulsky with the team among the NHL elite from Day 1 to mid-June.

Vic and Neil break down what made the difference and discuss how Carolina is set up both in the immediate and long term.

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Three head coaching vacancies whittled down to one Wednesday with eye-opening selections in both Toronto and Vegas, leaving the Edmonton Oilers as the lone NHL club without a bench boss though that might not be for long.

Following an apparently exhaustive search, the Maple Leafs landed on former Kings coach Jim Hiller while the Golden Knights opted to stay within the organization, tabbing AHL Henderson Silver Knights coach Ryan Craig for his first NHL head coaching position.

Vic and Neil discuss both hirings plus, the breaking news in Edmonton where Mike Babcock has been cleared by the NHL to resume coaching, with all signs pointing to him signing with the Oilers.

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Since entering the NHL in 2017, no team has operated quite like the Vegas Golden Knights. With a "win now" mindset from their inaugural season, the team has traded draft picks and have made whatever moves the rules have allowed in order to be annual contenders.

After removing Stanley Cup-winning coach Bruce Cassidy with just eight games left in the regular season, the VGK responded to interim coach John Tortorella to within two wins of the Stanley Cup.

And within two days of the Final, Torts was gone and replaced by the Golden Knights AHL affiliate head coach in Henderson, Ryan Craig.

So begins the off-season for the Golden Knights. Short on draft picks, salary cap challenged and the search for a new coach comprises the summer laundry list for team President George McPhee and GM Kelly McCrimmon.

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It started on Oct. 7 and 1394 regular season and playoff games later, the Carolina Hurricanes sit atop the NHL mountain.

Never wavering from their approach despite past disappointment, the 'Canes clearly separated themselves from the rest of league to claim the Stanley Cup for the second time - 20 years after the first.

Vic and Neil do the deep dive into what went right for the new champs and where the Vegas Golden Knights fell short.

We'll also share our schedule for the balance of the season with the Draft and Free Agency approaching.

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In Thursday's pivotal fifth game, the Carolina Hurricanes moved to within a victory of their first Stanley Cup title in 20 years drawing off from the Vegas Golden Knights during the second period en route to a 4-2 win.

The loss for Vegas was compounded when forward William Karlsson went down to injury midway through the game and may be finished for the Final.

Vic and Neil break it down and look ahead to Sunday's sixth game. Also of note: the Hart Trophy for Most Valuable Player has been announced and another long-time veteran is looking for a trade.

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In a game they needed to have, the Carolina Hurricanes turned to their captain to even the Stanley Cup Final with the Vegas Golden Knights at two games apiece.

Jordan Staal, a champion with the Pittsburgh Penguins in 2009, tallied twice, including the game winner early in the third period. In doing so, he became the first player 44 years to score in each of the first four games of the Final.

Vic and Neil break it down and also note where the VGK need to elevate their game having lost home-ice advantage.

We also have coaching news, a disgruntled captain specifying trade demands and a most worthy Masterton Trophy winner.

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