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Episode 159: Playoff Analysis, Michkov rumors, Berube to Toronto + MORE

Riley and Derek start off the show by discussing the recent Matvei Michkov rumors. They go on to discuss some coaching movement league wide including Craig Berube heading to the Toronto Maple Leafs, Sheldon Keefe joining the New Jersey Devils, Jim Hiller having his interim tag removed an officially becoming head coach of the Los Angeles Kings, Rod Brind'Amour receiving an extension with the Carolina Hurricanes. After coach chatter they shift to Ryan McDonagh being traded back to the Tampa Bay Lightning and what that could mean for Steven Stamkos, the OHL suspending Landon Sim of the London Knights, and Rick Tocchet winning the Jack Adams trophy for coach of the year.


They move on to the Stanley Cup Playoffs starting with the New York Rangers eliminating the Carolina Hurricanes, and the Florida Panthers eliminating the Boston Bruins. Heading on to the Eastern Conference finals they preview the Rangers vs Panthers series. Out West Derek and Riley discuss Edmonton eliminating Vancouver, and give their thoughts on the upcoming Oilers vs Stars series. Also, they give a couple picks for Friday night’s game, and answer fan submitted questions!


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Nasty Knuckles is an original show created by co-hosts, Riley Cote and Derek "Nasty" Settlemyre. The show will feature a mix of interviews, never before heard story-telling, hockey-talk, and maybe some pranks... The guys will bring in some of the biggest names in the hockey world all for your enjoyment! Make sure to check back every week as the guys release a new episode weekly!


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