Jack Johnson joins; Avalanche layoff, Oiler's off-season, Mailbag: Coveted coaching jobs, Makar or Hedman?

Jun 09, 2022, 08:15 PM

Dan and Shawn are joined by Colorado Avalanche defenseman Jack Johnson (20:15). Johnson talks about his LONG journey to the Stanley Cup Final, how the Avalanche are dealing with a long layoff, the unique challenges that Cale Makar presents to opponents and a side of Nathan MacKinnon that people don't ordinarily see. The guys start the episode discussing the dominance displayed by the Avalanche, Cale Makar's Conn Smythe candidacy, wonder if the Edmonton Oiler's season should be considered a success and look ahead to the difficult decisions the Oilers have to make this off-season.  They wrap up the episode ranking the Coaching jobs that are currently open in the NHL and discuss who the best available coach actually is (35:00).... Barry Trotz or Bruce Cassidy?