Spittin Chiclets Spittin' Chiclets Episode 632: Featuring Darren McCarty & Charlie McAvoy
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Mar 27, 2026 
Charlie McAvoy, Boston Bruins defenseman recovering from facial/jaw injuries, talks team chemistry and his season. Darren McCarty, four-time Stanley Cup champion and Detroit lifer, rallies fans, recalls locker-room leadership and wild stories. They dive into injuries, resilience, leadership and late-season playoff drama in short, candid conversations.
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Senators Become Dangerous Playoff Wild Card
- Ottawa's strength is elite five-on-five analytics and timely goaltending, turning them into a dangerous lower-seed playoff opponent.
- Hosts note Linus Allmark's hot streak (9-2-2) and Travis Green's systems as reasons for their surge.
Keep The White Noise Out Of The Locker Room
- Travis Green's message: ignore outside noise and let the locker room focus on process after controversy.
- McAvoy and hosts highlight that consistent internal conviction drives turnaround more than external chatter.
Coaching Impact Shows In Defensive Turnaround
- Ryan Whitney argues that Don 'Bones' Malone is a strong Jack Adams candidate because of defensive improvement and winning percentage since he took over.
- Hosts point to measurable drops in five-on-five goals against as evidence.