Disciplinary Incident At The Memorial Cup, Analysis Of The Presidents Trophy Curse, and More

*Host Gavin Spittle is joined by NHL Insider Sean Shapiro. The guys discuss the Memorial Cup tournament. Sean explains what makes Junior Hockey so exciting. He says it's one of the most thrilling products to watch. Then they discuss Jordan Tourigny's ejection for stomping another player with his skate. Sean expresses skepticism about the value of fighting in junior hockey, questioning if it has a positive impact on the sport. Gavin notes the vital role junior hockey plays in developing NHL talent.

*Gavin questions the validity of the "Presidents' Trophy curse," noting that the 2012-2013 Chicago Blackhawks were the last team to win both the trophy and the Stanley Cup. Sean pushes back on the severity of the curse, citing data from 1971 to 2024 showing that the number one seed wins the Stanley Cup roughly 32% of the time, suggesting the "curse" is an overblown narrative rather than a mathematical reality. Regarding the series between Vegas and Colorado, the guys discuss the current NHL playoff format system failing to reward regular-season performances. They note that high-performing teams like Dallas and Minnesota were forced into an early-round matchup.

*Gavin and Sean analyze the contract situation for Jason Robertson, comparing his value to Mitch Marner's eight-year, $96 million contract. They believe a decision regarding Robertson's future—whether an extension or a potential trade—will likely be resolved before the draft. They also preview Carolina/Montreal game 4.