NHL Player Performance Insights

The podcast discusses the top 25 playoff players, with each host presenting their criteria and rankings. They also give a shoutout to the Special Olympics team and discuss the Eastern Wild Card race. The conversation covers player performance, playoff potential, and team dynamics, with a focus on the NHL playoffs.

What is the main criterion for a player to be included in the top 25 playoff players list?

• Players must be captains of their teams.

• Players must have scored over 50 points in the season.

• Players must be on teams currently in a playoff spot.

• Players must have won a Stanley Cup.

Which player did one of the hosts mention as a 'dog' despite not including him in their list?

• Brad Marchand

• Connor McDavid

• Sidney Crosby

• Alex Ovechkin

Which player was noted for having a disappointing playoff performance last year, being referred to as 'Casper the Friendly Ghost'?

• Elias Pettersson

• Sebastian Aho

• Mitch Marner

• Artemi Panarin

Which player did the hosts agree was a significant omission from their lists due to his injury status?

• Mark Stone

• Jack Eichel

• Jonathan Marchessault

• Roman Josi

Who was unanimously ranked as the number one playoff player by the hosts?

• Connor McDavid

• Nathan MacKinnon

• Auston Matthews

• Leon Draisaitl

Who is ranked as the number one player in the top 10 hockey players list?

• Victor Hedman

• Austin Matthews

• Nikita Kucherov

• Connor McDavid

Which player is described as the 'Pinnacle rat in the NHL'?

• Brad Marchand

• Miko Rantanen

• Leon Draisaitl

• Matthew Tkachuk

Which team is expected to make a strong comeback to the playoffs next year according to the discussion?

• New Jersey Devils

• Buffalo Sabres

• Arizona Coyotes

• Minnesota Wild

What is the main concern about Connor Bedard's rookie season?

• His scoring ability

• His defensive skills

• The number of big hits he has taken

• His team support

Which player is noted for having the third highest playoff points per game in the last five years?

• Tyler Bertuzzi

• Mitch Marner

• John Tavares

• Auston Matthews