An action-packed episode of Ice Time as Stefano Rubino joins Mike Fink to talk about the first round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs, the injuries and panic button for some teams, plus Evan Bouchard and the Edmonton Oilers thoughts. Just as things were wrapping up, the Pittsburgh Penguins parted ways with Mike Sullivan, so some quick thoughts were added in at the end.
0:00 Thoughts on First Round So Far
8:46 Injuries Have Become a Storyline Early On
21:00 Is it Time to Panic?
31:48 Evan Bouchard
42:04 Playoff Aesthetics
48:37 Reaction to Penguins Parting Ways With Mike Sullivan
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