Spittin Chiclets Spittin' Chiclets Episode 634: Featuring John Buccigross
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Apr 2, 2026 John Buccigross, longtime ESPN hockey anchor, joins to break down playoff races and top Stanley Cup contenders. He analyzes rising teams, young talents like Fantilli and Michkov, and coaching impacts such as Tortorella in Philly. College hockey and the Frozen Four also get a sharp preview. Short, lively, and hockey-first conversation.
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Ottawa Goalie Optics Spark Locker Room Backlash
- Ryan Whitney and Paul Bissonnette discuss Ottawa goalie Anton Forsberg/Linus Hallmark drama as a team optics problem in a playoff push.
- Whitney and Biz argue a goalie saying 'I can't play' before a must-win deflates teammates and frustrates fans.
Focus On The Top Not The Mushy Middle
- John Buccigross pays special attention to top teams rather than the 'mushy middle' during playoff races.
- He questions whether Carolina, Tampa, or Buffalo have the makeup to make deep runs, highlighting goaltending and depth tradeoffs.
Why Colorado Feels Like The Sure Cup Pick
- The Colorado Avalanche are the heavy favorites to win the Stanley Cup this season.
- John Buccigross says he'd be 'a gigantic disappointment' if they don't win, citing their mode and depth compared to the rest of the league.