Darren Pang joins; Stanley Cup Playoff storylines, Depth vs. Star players, Power play influence

May 04, 2023, 08:00 PM

Daren is joined by TNT analyst Darren Pang (1:00) to talk about how the balance of power in the playoffs have shifted with the Boston Bruins being eliminated in the first round and who he thinks the favorites are now to win the Stanley Cup. Pang thinks the playoffs are wide open and could make a case for every team. They talk about the Oilers star power vs. the Golden Knights depth, and Pang tells some great stories about Bruce Cassidy as he was a teammate of his on 5 different teams. The guys discuss how the power play is determining games and wonder if it's having too much influence in the outcomes of playoff games. Plus, Pang shares his thoughts on the pressure that's mounting on Gerard Gallant, Matthew Tkachuk's gritty style of play, and Leon Draisaitl's knack for managing heavy minutes on the ice.