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The Other 31: Montréal Canadiens

Our guest today is Arpon Basu, senior columnist on the Montréal Canadiens for The Athletic. The Canadiens surprised some people in the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs, getting through the Tampa Bay Lightning in the first round and the Buffalo Sabres in the second round, both in seven games. Then they handed the Carolina Hurricanes their first loss of the 2026 post season in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Final… but that would be their final victory, as the Hurricanes won the next four games. Montréal president of hockey operations Jeff Gorton and general manager Kent Hughes have not dialed up massive changes this offseason, as they are one of the youngest rosters in the league. Is continued growth and development of their young core enough to push Le Habs closer to winning their NHL-leading 25th Stanley Cup?

 

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Emma Lingan, reporter for The Hockey News and 440 Sports, joins the DLLS Stars crew to break down a busy offseason for the Nashville Predators. She dives into the blockbuster trade that sent former Dallas Stars Mavrik Bourque and Ilya Lyubushkin to Nashville, what the Predators are getting in their newest additions, and what it means for the growing Central Division rivalry.

 

Plus, Emma breaks down the arrival of new Predators GM Chris MacFarland and the aggressive moves he's already made to reshape and dramatically improve Nashville's roster. Are the Predators becoming a legitimate threat to the Stars in the Central?

 

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AirDNA: Discover what you could make renting your home during this summer’s World Cup! https://AirDNA.co/Stars  

 

MARS MEN: For a limited time, our listeners get 50% off FOR LIFE, Free Shipping, AND 3 Free Gifts at Mars Men at https://Mengotomars.com

 

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HelloFresh - Get 10 FREE meals at https://hellofresh.com/freestars. Applied across 7 boxes, new subscribers only, varies by plan.

 

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Seattle Kraken radio play-by-play announcer Everett Fitzhugh joins the DLLS Stars crew to break down where the Kraken stand and why he believes they're much closer to becoming a serious threat than people think. Fitzhugh discusses Seattle's search for a true superstar, their aggressive pursuits of players like Jason Robertson and Artemi Panarin, and why attracting elite talent remains one of the franchise's biggest challenges.

 

Plus, Everett explains what went wrong during Seattle's late-season collapse, how injuries and a demanding defensive style took their toll, and why this season could be a defining one for the Kraken as they try to turn competitive hockey into a return to the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

 

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MARS MEN: For a limited time, our listeners can get 50% off for life plus Free Shipping AND 3 Free Gifts at Men Go To Mars dot com. That’s MenGoToMars.com for 50% Off AND 3 Free Gifts when you checkout. And it’s also available on Amazon! After you purchase, they will ask you where you heard about them. PLEASE support our show and tell them our show sent you.

 

AirDNA: Discover what you could make renting your home during this summer’s World Cup! https://AirDNA.co/Stars  

 

MARS MEN: For a limited time, our listeners get 50% off FOR LIFE, Free Shipping, AND 3 Free Gifts at Mars Men at https://Mengotomars.com

 

Prize Picks: Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/DLLS  and use code DLLS and get $50 in lineups when you play your first $5 lineup!

 

Branded Bills: Head to https://brandedbills.com and use code B-B-D-L-L-S for 15% off your first order!

 

Branded Bills: Head to https://brandedbills.com and use code B-B-D-L-L-S for 15% off your first order!

 

Monarch: Use Monarch Money to get control of your overall finances with 50% off your first year at https://www.monarch.com with code DLLS

 

Gametime: Take the guesswork out of buying concert tickets with Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code DLLS for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Last minute tickets. Lowest Price. Guaranteed.

Shady Rays: Head to https://shadyrays.com and use code: SRDLLS for 50% off 2+ pairs of polarized sunglasses. Try for yourself the shades rated 5 stars by over 300,000 people.

 

HelloFresh - Get 10 FREE meals at https://hellofresh.com/freestars. Applied across 7 boxes, new subscribers only, varies by plan.

 

FanDuel Predicts: Download the app today! FanDuel Predicts Offered by FanDuel Prediction Markets LLC, a registered futures commission merchant. 18+. Bonus is non-withdrawable and expires 7 days after receipt. Trading derivatives involves significant risk and may not be suitable for all investors. Manage your activity with our Consumer Protection tools. Restrictions apply. See terms at https://fanduel.com/predicts/bonus-offer-terms

 

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The Other 31: Toronto Maple Leafs

 

Our guest today is Luke Fox, Toronto Maple Leafs beat writer for Sportsnet. The Maple Leafs had their nine-year playoff streak snapped in 2025-26 as they missed out on the post season for the first time since 2015-16. It was a massive nosedive for Toronto, who went from winning the Atlantic Division with 108 points in 2024-25 to finishing in eighth place last season with just 78 points, a 30-point drop year-over-year. That led to the dismissal of general manager Brad Treliving and the hiring of John Chayka and Mats Sundin, who then fired head coach Craig Berube and brought in Jim Hiller. Then Toronto won the NHL Draft Lottery, using the first overall pick in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft to select Gavin McKenna. The new regime already had a massive win landing McKenna, but then they have also gone big in the offseason, bringing in Sergei Bobrovsky and Darren Raddysh. So the big question is, will the Maple Leafs surge right back into playoff relevance or are they in for a longer rebuild?

 

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MARS MEN: For a limited time, our listeners can get 50% off for life plus Free Shipping AND 3 Free Gifts at Men Go To Mars dot com. That’s MenGoToMars.com for 50% Off AND 3 Free Gifts when you checkout. And it’s also available on Amazon! After you purchase, they will ask you where you heard about them. PLEASE support our show and tell them our show sent you.

 

AirDNA: Discover what you could make renting your home during this summer’s World Cup! https://AirDNA.co/Stars  

 

MARS MEN: For a limited time, our listeners get 50% off FOR LIFE, Free Shipping, AND 3 Free Gifts at Mars Men at https://Mengotomars.com

 

Prize Picks: Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/DLLS  and use code DLLS and get $50 in lineups when you play your first $5 lineup!

 

Branded Bills: Head to https://brandedbills.com and use code B-B-D-L-L-S for 15% off your first order!

 

Branded Bills: Head to https://brandedbills.com and use code B-B-D-L-L-S for 15% off your first order!

 

Monarch: Use Monarch Money to get control of your overall finances with 50% off your first year at https://www.monarch.com with code DLLS

 

Gametime: Take the guesswork out of buying concert tickets with Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code DLLS for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Last minute tickets. Lowest Price. Guaranteed.

Shady Rays: Head to https://shadyrays.com and use code: SRDLLS for 50% off 2+ pairs of polarized sunglasses. Try for yourself the shades rated 5 stars by over 300,000 people.

 

HelloFresh - Get 10 FREE meals at https://hellofresh.com/freestars. Applied across 7 boxes, new subscribers only, varies by plan.

 

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The NHL offseason was louder than ever, with trade rumors, blockbuster possibilities and potential moves playing out more publicly than hockey fans are used to—including the heavily discussed Jason Robertson-to-Seattle deal that never happened.

 

Seattle Kraken radio play-by-play announcer Everett Fitzhugh joins Owen and Sam to discuss the NHL’s suddenly noisy offseason, Seattle’s pursuit of Robertson and whether all this public trade drama is good for the league or if the NHL is better off keeping its business behind closed doors.

 

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MARS MEN: For a limited time, our listeners can get 50% off for life plus Free Shipping AND 3 Free Gifts at Men Go To Mars dot com. That’s MenGoToMars.com for 50% Off AND 3 Free Gifts when you checkout. And it’s also available on Amazon! After you purchase, they will ask you where you heard about them. PLEASE support our show and tell them our show sent you.

 

AirDNA: Discover what you could make renting your home during this summer’s World Cup! https://AirDNA.co/Stars  

 

MARS MEN: For a limited time, our listeners get 50% off FOR LIFE, Free Shipping, AND 3 Free Gifts at Mars Men at https://Mengotomars.com

 

Prize Picks: Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/DLLS  and use code DLLS and get $50 in lineups when you play your first $5 lineup!

 

Branded Bills: Head to https://brandedbills.com and use code B-B-D-L-L-S for 15% off your first order!

 

Branded Bills: Head to https://brandedbills.com and use code B-B-D-L-L-S for 15% off your first order!

 

Monarch: Use Monarch Money to get control of your overall finances with 50% off your first year at https://www.monarch.com with code DLLS

 

Gametime: Take the guesswork out of buying concert tickets with Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code DLLS for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Last minute tickets. Lowest Price. Guaranteed.

Shady Rays: Head to https://shadyrays.com and use code: SRDLLS for 50% off 2+ pairs of polarized sunglasses. Try for yourself the shades rated 5 stars by over 300,000 people.

 

HelloFresh - Get 10 FREE meals at https://hellofresh.com/freestars. Applied across 7 boxes, new subscribers only, varies by plan.

 

FanDuel Predicts: Download the app today! FanDuel Predicts Offered by FanDuel Prediction Markets LLC, a registered futures commission merchant. 18+. Bonus is non-withdrawable and expires 7 days after receipt. Trading derivatives involves significant risk and may not be suitable for all investors. Manage your activity with our Consumer Protection tools. Restrictions apply. See terms at https://fanduel.com/predicts/bonus-offer-terms

 

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