Episode Ed Jovanovski (500): 500 Episodes!

The Leafs are out, the Oilers are in but we don't care 'cause it's our 500th episode!!! We have lots of audio clips and notes of congratulatins. Thanks to all for listening, we really appreication it!! Listen Here: Apple Podcasts Direct MP3 iHeart Radio Title Player Ed Jovanovski Feedback - notes from listeners on 500 News - FLA 4 v TOR 3 Leafs out in another game 7. (7 in a row) 2 6-1 defeats in last 3 games Past 9 seasons - over 100pts 6 times 2 series wins What's going to change? Marner? Tavares? Shanahan? Treliving? EDM 4 v VGK 1 Oilers played physically Kasperi Kapanen came in after sitting first 9 Skinner back to back shutouts after Pickard hurt Game 4 3-0 win was huge. Oilers changed PK approach - super aggressive CAR 4 v. WSH 1 Caps outshot 149-96 in series - less than 20 shots / game DAL 4 v WPG 2 Scheiffele plays after father passes away Jets have lost 10 straight road playoff games - back to game 1 in 2023 vs VGK Hellebuyck issue? 2 shutouts in series - .905 SV% Stars living up to hype. Rantanen…man Deboer good luck charms Other news Ken Holland to Kings Rick Tocchet to Flyers Mike Sullivan to Rangers Adam Foote promoted by Canucks Are there no new minds in hockey? Lafreniere rumoured to be going to Montreal - another example of Canadiens thinking they will turn around a French Canadian kid who has promise but couldn't make it elsewhere. Celebratory audio clips - Quick memories or stories about the podcast over 500 episodes Memories - Pete Wood's epic rant about Canadiens Justin Bourne Ken Reid / Ivanka Bruce Dowbiggin Recording from Gold Lake dock 2016 Draft - recorded with Krulikoski and Matt O'Brien 2022 Draft - train ride to Montreal, meeting up with Yaremchuk, talking to Scouts - seeing GMs walking around. The chaos of the first round. Predicting Penguins Cup win in 2017 Predicted Coyotes move to Utah Guess the 5th Conference Finals CAR v FLA Start May 22 - every other night at 8:00pm Carolina Hurricanes Regular Season Record: 47–30–5 (99 points) Division Rank: 2nd in Metropolitan Head Coach: Rod Brind'Amour Key Players: Sebastian Aho (74 points), Seth Jarvis (32 goals), Jalen Chatfield (+22 plus-minus) Goaltending: Frederik Andersen has been stellar in the postseason, recording a 5–0 record with a 1.80 GAA and .931 save percentage. Florida Panthers Regular Season Record: 47–31–4 (98 points) Division Rank: 3rd in Atlantic Head Coach: Paul Maurice Key Players: Sam Reinhart (81 points), Aleksander Barkov (71 points), Gustav Forsling (+33 plus-minus) Goaltending: Sergei Bobrovsky, a seasoned playoff performer, has been pivotal in Florida's postseason success. EDM v DAL Start May 21 - Every other night at 8:00 except Sunday. -3:00PM Edmonton Oilers Regular Season Record: 48–29–5 (101 points) Division Finish: 3rd in Pacific Key Players: Connor McDavid (74 assists), Leon Draisaitl (52 goals, 106 points) Goaltending: Stuart Skinner led with 26 wins; Calvin Pickard posted a 2.71 GAA Playoff Path: Defeated the Los Angeles Kings and Vegas Golden Knights The Oilers have showcased a more balanced and resilient lineup this postseason, with contributions beyond their star duo of McDavid and Draisaitl. Improved defensive play and goaltending have been pivotal in their journey back to the Conference Final . Dallas Stars Regular Season Record: 50–26–6 (106 points) Division Finish: 2nd in Central Key Players: Matt Duchene (81 points), Jason Robertson (35 goals), Mikko Rantanen (playoff scoring leader) Goaltending: Jake Oettinger recorded 36 wins with a 2.53 GAA Playoff Path: Overcame the Winnipeg Jets and Colorado Avalanche Dallas has been bolstered by the midseason acquisition of Mikko Rantanen, who has delivered back-to-back hat tricks and leads the playoffs in goals and points, significantly enhancing the Stars' offensive capabilities . 🔍 Series Insights Season Series: Dallas won 2 of the 3 regular-season matchups against Edmonton . Playoff History: This marks the ninth playoff meeting between the two franchises, with Dallas

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