The BarDown Podcast

Ahead of the Stanley Cup Final between the Vegas Golden Knights and Carolina Hurricanes, Jesse and Poc preview the entire series. Who has the edge on the blue line? Will Carolina shut down Vegas' top stars? Is Brind-Amour the ultimate X-Factor? And finally, who will win the Stanley Cup and Conn Smythe? All this and more on the latest edition of the BarDown Podcast.

The Golden Knights have stunned the Presidents' Trophy-winning Colorado Avalanche with a 3-0 series lead. With only 4 teams in NHL history ever completing the comeback down 3-0, Jesse, Poc, and resident Avs fan Luca chat about the Avalanche's chances, as well as their future outlook. In the East, Carolina and Montreal have begun with both teams taking a game. Who has the edge in what's now a best of 5? All this and more on the latest edition of the BarDown Podcast.

We're down to our final four. The Canadiens and Hurricanes will face off in the East, and the Golden Knights and Avalanche will face off in the West. Luca, Jesse, and Poc are here to preview all the action and give their predictions. Will the battle-tested Habs prevail? Or is Carolina's rest advantage a difference maker? Are Marner and the Golden Knights ready for another big moment? Or are the Avalanche a team of destiny? All this and more on the latest edition of the BarDown Podcast.

With the 2nd round heating up, Jesse, Luca, and Poc discuss which players have been the most impressive so far. Has Mitch Marner re-written his playoff narrative? Who is better - Quinn Hughes or Cale Makar? Is Frederik Andersen the NHL's best playoff goalie? All this and more on the latest edition of the BarDown Podcast.

After their shock NHL Draft Lottery win, what's next for the Maple Leafs? Jesse, Luca, and Poc discuss what this means for the future of Auston Matthews, if Gavin McKenna is the clear selection, and whether or not the Leafs are in a cup window. With a special guest appearance from DZ, the crew gives their takes ahead of the Sabres-Habs series.