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NHL Playoffs Round 2 Breakdown: Avalanche Firepower, Hurricanes Dominance, Ducks Surge
Round 2 of the NHL Playoffs is where everything changes — structure vs speed, depth vs chaos, and contenders vs pretenders. The Hurricanes look like a machine again, the Avalanche are putting up video-game numbers, Vegas is rounding into championship form, and the Ducks might be the most dangerous “no-pressure” team left. Meanwhile, Buffalo vs Montreal could swing entirely on pace and execution. On this episode of the Braden Surprenant Show on 97.3 The Fan, we break down every major Round 2 series, the key matchups, and the ONE thing each team must win to survive. Now the question is simple: Which team is the biggest threat to win the Stanley Cup right now — and who is getting exposed in Round 2? Drop your picks in the comments: • Who wins Buffalo vs Montreal? • Can Carolina be stopped? • Is Vegas still the team to beat in the West? • And are the Ducks for real? 👇 Let’s hear your predictions and biggest takeaways from Round 2. Be sure to subscribe to the show! youtube.com/@b_surp Follow the show on social! https://x.com/b_surp https://x.com/b_surpshow https://x.com/fmarkz324 https://x.com/973TheFanSD https://www.instagram.com/b_surp https://www.tiktok.com/@b_surp
HOTTEST TEAM: Athletics DOMINATE as Jacob Wilson, Shae Langeliers and Darell Hernaiz SHINE
Athletics surge to the No. 2 seed in the American League as Darell Hernaiz delivers a breakout performance against the Kansas City Royals. Can the A’s maintain their momentum and surprise the league’s elite? Kyle Morrison breaks down the 6–3 victory, spotlighting standout showings from Jacob Wilson, Shae Langeliers, and the surprisingly resilient bullpen led by Jack Perkins. Discussion centers on Jeffrey Springs’ early exit, Luis Medina’s crucial relief, and how the A’s lineup depth rivals MLB’s best. Key topics include Nick Kurtz’s historic 19-game walk streak—putting him alongside legends Barry Bonds and Ted Williams—and the impact of surprise contributors like Carlos Cortes and Colby Thomas. Kyle Morrison also weighs in on the Michael Wacha chain controversy and previews the pivotal showdown against the Cleveland Guardians. Are the A’s contenders or pretenders in a wide-open American League? Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Turbo Tax For a limited time, you can have your taxes done by a local TurboTax expert for just $150 — all in, if a TurboTax expert didn’t file for you last year. Just file by February 28. Take taxes off your plate and get back to your life. Visit https://TurboTax.com/local to book your appointment today. Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast FanDuel If you’re a new customer, bet just $5 and get $200 in Bonus Bets if you win. Make it count — because after the Super Bowl, the season is over. Last call for football on FanDuel, an Official Sportsbook Partner of Super Bowl Sixty. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) #Athletics #LasVegasAthletics #MLB
Is Penn State a contender or pretender for the CFP in 2026?
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College Football CONTENDERS vs. PRETENDERS | With David Pollack
David Pollack joins Crain & Cone on Wednesday and decides whether nine teams are contenders or pretenders going into next ...
MAJOR MOVES in Canucks management?
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Rangers Stay Hot: Yankees Rotation Debate Heats Up
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JONATHAN ARANDA, RAYS VS TWINS 14 MARZO 2026
I do not own any of the footage or audio in this, it belongs to the MLB, MLB INTERNATIONAL, FOX. Descargo de responsabilidad: ¡Hago esto solo con fines de entretenimiento y no se pretende ningún derecho de autor! No soy propietario de ninguno de los clips del video y pertenecen a sus legítimos propietarios. Todos los derechos pertenecen a la MLB y a las estaciones de televisió
Edmonton Oilers EXPOSED as Pretenders + Who Would You Rather, Evan Bouchard or Zach Werenski?
Edmonton Oilers face harsh truth: are Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl enough to push this team from pretender to contender?