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
The Los Angeles Lakers DOMINATED In Game 1 SETS OFF Gil's Arena as Gilbert Arenas & the Gil's Arena Crew react to the beatdown handed out by the OKC Thunder in Game 1 of their NBA Playoff series against the Los Angeles Lakers and debate if LeBron James and the Lake Show are in trouble after getting man handled in an offensive masterclass despite the lowest scoring playoff game from Shai Gilgeous Alexander. They break down how the Lakers should approach Game 2 after such a poor showing to start off the series and discuss if the team has any chance to win with Austin Reaves not looking like himself and Luka Doncic still on the sidelines. Next, they give their biggest takeaways from Game 1 of the Detroit Pistons vs Cleveland Cavaliers series as Cade Cunningham and the 'Stons continued their hot streak by winning their 4th game in a row since going down 3-1 to the Orlando Magic and react to James Harden's struggles to hang on to the ball as The Beard has suffered 40 turnovers in his first 8 playoff games. They then react to the breaking news of Joel Embiid being ruled out for Game 2 of the Philadelphia 76ers NBA Playoff series against the New York Knicks and discuss how the loss of their superstar changes things for the Sixers before giving their take on what went wrong for the Boston Celtics as they blew a 3-1 lead to Embiid's 76ers and caused Jaylen Brown to spiral into a public crashout. Finally, they also dissect what went wrong for Nikola Jokic & The Denver Nuggets as they failed to make a deep playoff run once again and discuss what's next for Jokic and the team as they look to get back on top of the NBA. Today's Gil's Arena Crew : Gilbert Arenas, Josiah Johnson, Kenyon Martin, Brandon Jennings & Rashad McCants Gil's Arena premieres every Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday at 11:30am PT / 2:30pm ET. Sign up for Underdog HERE with promo code GIL and play $5 to get $50 in bonus funds or bonus entries https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-gil's-arena Work Hard and Change the Game. For a limited time only, new customers are getting an insane deal. Use code ARENA to get 40% Off at https://GLD.com. That’s 40% Off with code ARENA at https://GLD.com. SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAvjYgmwadC682OoC4Cc6TQ Read Rashad's Blog - https://rawrashad.com/?blog=y Join the Underdog discord for access to exclusive giveaways and promos! https://discord.gg/underdog Must be 18+ (19+ in AL, NE; 19+ in CO for some games; 21+ in AZ & MA) and present in a state where Underdog Fantasy operates. Terms apply. Concerned with your play? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit www.ncpgambling.org; NY: Call the 24/7 HOPEline at 1-877-8-HOPENY or Text HOPENY (467369) 2 Min Countdown 0:00:00 Show Start 0:02:05 Lakers Trampled By OKC In Game 1 0:07:02 Did Austin Reaves Come Back Too Early? 0:46:47 Pistons Win 4th Straight Playoff Game 1:11:46 Joel Embiid Ruled OUT For Game 2 1:32:34 Did Tatum Make The Right Decision To Comeback? 1:41:07 Jaylen Brown CRASHES OUT After Elmination 2:06:06 Tonight's Playoff Picks 2:20:54
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Anaheim Ducks challenge Vegas Golden Knights with playoff speed as Jack Eichel and Mitch Marner look to prove critics wrong. Is Vegas ready for Anaheim’s power play dominance, or will X factors like Mason McTavish and William Karlsson tilt the series? Hosts Speaker A and Speaker C break down Lucas Dostal’s pivotal role in net, the importance of third and fourth line depth, and why Vegas’ history against the Ducks could foreshadow a close battle. Turning to the Eastern Conference, Buffalo Sabres and Montreal Canadiens set up a classic showdown driven by elite goaltending and breakout scorers. Can Cole Caufield and Nick Suzuki ignite Montreal’s offense, or will Tage Thompson’s hot stick push Buffalo ahead? The discussion spotlights physicality, key bets and series predictions, with insights into Rasmus Dahlin’s leadership and Peyton Krebs’ gritty impact. Don’t miss this playoff preview packed with betting tips and fantasy hockey takeaways. Thanks for making Locked On Fantasy Hockey your 1st listen, every day. We are free and available on all platforms and make sure to subscribe and follow us for the latest episodes every day! Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOFantasyHockey?sid=YouTube Locked On NHL League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Prospects & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNHL Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Quo Make this the year where no opportunity — and no customer — slips away. Try Quo for free plus get 20% off your first 6 months when you go to http://Quo.com/lockedonnhl. KALSHI For a limited time, download the Kalshi app and use code LOCKEDON to get ten dollars when you trade ten. Kalshi. Trade on anything. 5-Hour ENERGY The Cotton Candy flavor is HERE on https://5hourEnergy.com or Amazon, crack open Cotton Candy 5-hour ENERGY®️ shot today! Rugiet Get 15% off your treatment → https://rugiet.com/lockedonnhl Rugiet. Performance medicine for men. Indeed Now, you can speed up your hiring process with a $75 Sponsored Job Credit. Just go to https://indeed.com/lockedon right now and support our show by saying you heard about Indeed on this podcast. Terms and conditions apply. Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNHL for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. FanDuel Download the FanDuel app now by visiting FanDuel.com and win $300 in bonus bets if your first $5 bet wins. 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)
In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon react to some NBA news from Monday before recapping the 3 Game 7's that occurred over the weekend & giving their biggest takeaways from the firsty round of the NBA Playoffs. 00:00 INTRO 01:56 Masai Ujiri hired by Dallas Mavericks 09:55 Bryson Graham hired as Chicago Bulls 19:55 Square! 21:55 Pistons COMPLETE 3-1 Comeback vs Magic 33:50 Jamahl Mosley Fired 44:14 GoldBelly! 47:00 Cavaliers SURVIVE Raptors in 7 games 1:01:45 Fitbod! 1:03:12 76ers UPSET Celtics After Trailing 3-1 1:14:57 First Round Takeaways 1:26:24 OUTRO Sam Vecenie, a Senior NBA Writer at The Athletic, talks all about basketball. From the NBA, to the NBA Draft, to college hoops and even some high school, Vecenie has you covered in this show. SIGN UP FOR BONUS NBA DRAFT FILM BREAKDOWNS & DISCUSSIONS ON SUBSTACK - https://gametheorysamv.substack.com/ Follow Sam: Twitter - https://twitter.com/sam_vecenie Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sam_vecenie/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@sam_vecenie Follow Game Theory: TWITTER - https://x.com/GameTheorySamV INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/GameTheorySamV TIKTOK -https://www.tiktok.com/GameTheorySamV THREADS - https://www.threads.net/@gametheorysamv BLUESKY - https://bsky.app/profile/gametheorysamv.bsky.social Listen on Audio Apple- https://bit.ly/3SpkHFJ Spotify- https://bit.ly/3OvPvU2
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The San Diego Padres have finally snapped a four-game skid, thanks to an impressive debut from Griffin Canning and the "Bogey special." Darren Smith and Marty Caswell break down the biggest takeaways from the disappointing 2-4 homestand versus the Chicago White Sox and Cubs. Why would the Padres give Fernando Tatis an off-day during the team's skid? The duo listen to comments from Manny Machado on whether the trip to the altitude in Mexico City affected the hitters. And yes, the Padres are struggling offensively but luckily for them, so is the entire National League West. The duo then discuss an impressive debut from Griffin Canning, nearly a year after his achilles injury. How far behind might Lucas Giolito be and what does it mean for the futures of Matt Waldron and German Marquez? We hear from Canning on his start and early first-inning jitters. The Padres news of the weekend though is undoubtedly the transfer in ownership from the Seidler family to Kwanza Jones and Jose E. Feliciano. Marty and Darren break down their official statement and what they want to see from the next ownership group. The two then pay tribute to legendary Yankees broadcaster John Sterling, who passed away at 87 years of age. If you like your money, Mint Mobile is for you. Plans start at $15/month at https://MintMobile.com/Territory Friar Territory is the official San Diego Padres podcast in the Foul Territory Network. Subscribe! Follow us on X: @FriarTerritory Follow us on X: @MartyCaswell Follow us on X: @DSmithShow
NBA Playoffs shake up expectations as young squads like the Minnesota Timberwolves and Oklahoma City Thunder surge, fueled ...