Marchese & Friedman: Welcome to the Stanley Cup Finals

Elliotte Friedman joins host Matt Marchese to discuss the intrigue of this Stanley Cup Final ahead of Game 1, the influence of having two southern markets meet in the championship, and how it may translate to TV ratings. Next, they chat about how GM Bill Zito constructed the Panthers’ roster, the key pieces that helped propel this team, and the impact Paul Maurice has had behind the bench. To wrap up, the two weigh in on the short list of suitors in the Ottawa Senators’ sale, when we may see a final decision made, and the state of local NHL broadcasts after MLB’s recent agreement with Diamond Sports Group.

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