A Scrappy Stretch Run in Columbus & Tampa Bay + Coffee Bukauskas!

Matt Marchese and Mike Futa chat with Jean-Luc Grand-Pierre, former NHL defenceman and Blue Jackets studio analyst, about the latest news from Columbus. They get into the job Rick Bowness has done behind the bench, the team's impact players including Mathieu Olivier, Kirill Marchenko and Zach Werenski, and project who's in line to start in goal during the playoffs. Next up, Lightning insider Erik Erlendsson (17:18) stops by to discuss Tampa Bay's rebound this season, the team's scrappy effort against the Sabres, Brayden Point heating up, Andrei Vasilevskiy's workload, and more! Finally, Sportsnet rink side reporter and host of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas (42:46) chats about his versality as a barista on Friday's trade deadline panel. Kyle also shares his view on some of the most notable trades from last week, the rumours of a potential Matthew Knies deal that never solidified, the state of the Oilers, and Mark Stone's importance in Vegas. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.