Were the Oilers in compliance with the handling of the LTIR salary cap with Evander Kane? The NHL is investigating the team currently. Kane returned for Game 2 in the first round versus the L.A. Kings after his doctors cleared him. He had a multitude of injuries and surgeries starting in September of last year. It took Kane a while to recover from those injuries. He was on the ice around the time of the 4 Nations. No team has ever been punished for LTIR usage due to the loopholes that exist under the current CBA. We also have odds to win next year's Stanley Cup and key dates for VGK fans.

The Florida Panthers are now among the NHL elite, repeating as Cup Champions. They defeated the Western Conference champs, Edmonton, 4 games to 2. The Panthers have been to the Cup Final three straight years, losing to VGK in 2023. But they captured the Cup the last two seasons. Sam Bennett won the Conn Smythe with 15 goals and 22 points. Former Golden Knights Nate Schmidt and Tomas Nosek are first-time Cup champions. We also discuss if there should be a post-season salary cap. And the list of NHL All-Stars are announced.

Our Tony Cordasco called it a "seminal moment for VGK," saying the Golden Knights have to figure out a way to sign Mitch Marner during free agency. Both hosts believe it is important for VGK to add another superstar to its top six. We have the latest from the Marner Mill. We believe VGK has to do whatever it can to sign Marner. There are several reports circulating that say VGK would be the best fit. If Marner goes to another Pacific Division team, it wouldn't bode well for the Golden Knights. Jack Eichel was named to Team USA for the Milan Olympics Monday. He was among the First Six players named for each participating country. VGK reserve Jonas Rondbjorg was named to the Denmark Olympic Team. And, we preview Game 6 of the Cup Finals.

Marner Monday notes, Andy Strictland (Cam and Strick podcast) confirmed reports that Mitch Marner won't return to Toronto. Eliotte Friedman reported Marner and other NHL free agents could be looking for a shorter term, possibly four years, due to rising cap. Dave Pagnotta reported the Canes will make an offer of about $14-million AAV And James Mirtle of the Athletic reports Vegas to be one of Marner's "favorites." We also discuss who were VGK's Core Four this season. And, we talk Stanley Cup Finals.

We debate whether VGK needs more award winners. It would show they have some of the top players in the game. Jack Eichel is currently inching toward superstardom. Hopefully he can break through in the season's ahead. Award winners would mean VGK is one of the top and elite teams in the NHL. We also recap the Stanley Cup Final Game 4 and preview Saturday's Game 5. And, we have WTF comments.

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VGK's Nic Hague has received a lot of attention this off-season. He is now mentioned nearly every day in trade rumors. Teams that currently have expressed interest for the 6-6 Restricted Free Agent, include Montreal, Pittsburgh and Detroit. While, Philadelphia is now off the table according to the Athletic's Kevin Kurz. David Pagnotta, of the Fourth Period, mentioned all those teams expressing interest in a recent report. We discuss is any VGK players will be among the first six selected by their countries this weekend. Jack Eichel is a shoo-in, but we arent sure who will be named as an early selection from VGK. The rest of each country's roster will be announced in December for the Milan Olympics. And, we have our locks and predictions for Stanley Cup Game 4.

Eliotte Friedman reported on his 32 Thoughts podcast that William Karlsson is not available for a trade. This after other reports circulated that Karlsson was twice in trade talks for Mitch Marner. At the trade deadline this season it was reported that Karlsson's name was out there in a possible trade to Carolina. A year ago, it was reported, Karlsson and Shea Theodore were in talks to go to Toronto for Marner. We also tal about the VGK caravan, which takes over Arizona this summer. And, we have updates on the Stanley Cup Final