PK Subban, Jerry O'Connell, Wolves And Pacers Win Road Game 7's + Xander Gets His First Major After Scottie Scheffler Got Arrested
May 20, 2024
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PK Subban talks Stanley Cup Playoffs, physical plays in hockey, and a McDavid debate. Jerry O'Connell retires Bing Bong man. Wolves and Pacers win Game 7's. Xander wins PGA Championship after Scottie Scheffler's arrest. Who's back of the week includes Nascar fights and Tyson Fury loses.
Xander wins PGA Championship; overshadowed by Scheffler's arrest
PK Subban discusses playoffs, McDavid debate, and physical play
Jerry O'Connell retires Bing Bong man on the show
Nascar fights, new intern hires, and Tyson Fury's loss
Deep dives
NASCAR Fight
Kyle Busch and Ricky Stenhouse Jr. got into a physical altercation after the NASCAR race, showcasing the intense rivalries in the sport.
Coors Light
Coors Light is introduced as the coldest beer, perfect for summer, with a refreshingly smooth finish that makes it great for chilling out and enjoying a drink.
NASCAR Scene at Darlington
The NASCAR scene witnessed a brawl between Kyle Busch and Ricky Stenhouse Jr. after significant track incidents, adding drama and intensity to the sport.
Summer Interns at PMT
The opportunity for individuals to apply for the summer intern position at PMT is introduced, emphasizing the need for a wide range of applicants, including those with content creation skills and experience.
Florida Panthers vs. New York Rangers Series Prediction
The Florida Panthers and New York Rangers are set to face off, and the key to the series will be match-ups and execution. The Panthers will focus on their defense-first mentality, while the Rangers need to capitalize on attacking the Panthers' defense. The series will be played in the corners and in front of the net, making matchups crucial for both teams. Key players like Barkov will play a significant role, and it's essential for the Rangers to stay loose and take away the low-ice to have success.
Managing Edmonton Oilers' Power Play
Containing a strong power play like the Edmonton Oilers' requires discipline and staying out of the penalty box. Players must anticipate their moves, play tight defense, and limit opportunities by not allowing easy tap-ins. Edmonton's power play strategy involves shrinking the ice to create two-on-one situations, requiring defense to be vigilant and focused. The key lies in preventing backdoor tap-ins and forcing Edmonton to take shots from challenging positions instead.
Confronting Conor McDavid
Dealing with a dynamic player like Conor McDavid involves strategic adjustments and tactical responses. Teams facing McDavid must stay disciplined, defensively sound, and try to limit his impact by containing his space and mobility. McDavid's ability to create two-on-one situations and exploit opponents' gaps makes containing him challenging. It's crucial to force McDavid to make tougher plays and prevent him from executing higher percentage chances.
The Importance of Defense on a Power Play
Defensemen play a critical role in penalty kills, especially against high-powered offenses like Edmonton. The key is to stay loose, maintain positioning, and prevent easy tap-ins or backdoor goals. Teams facing lethal power plays must focus on blocking shots, disrupting passing lanes, and limiting quality scoring chances for the opposition. The defense must remain alert, anticipate plays, and work together to neutralize power play threats effectively.
The Magic Johnson Award and Sleepwalking Mishaps
Steph Curry wins the Magic Johnson Award for media and fan cooperation. In an unusual twist, Magic Johnson mentions hanging out with Curry's mom. Additionally, a personal anecdote is shared about sleepwalking incidents while staying at a hotel, where the individual found themselves locked out of their room twice in their underwear. The sleepwalking may have been triggered by exhaustion.
Incredible sports weekend and it ended with the Wolves taking down the Nuggets in Game 7 in Denver (00:00:00-00:09:24). The Pacers walked into the Mecca and silenced the Knicks and the Mavs close out the Thunder (00:09:24-00:29:04). Xander wins the PGA Championship after Scottie Scheffler stole all the headlines after his arrest Friday morning (00:29:04- 00:47:17). Who's back of the week including Nascar fights, hiring a new intern and Tyson Fury loses to Usyk (00:47:17-01:03:22). PK Subban joins the show to talk about Stanley Cup Playoffs, we drag him into the deep end with a Connor McDavid debate, who's going to win the Cup and a great speech about keeping physical plays in the gray area in the game (01:03:22-01:54:42). Jerry O'Connell joins the show to retire the incredible Bing Bong man (01:54:42-02:08:36). And we finish the show with a monday reading and PFT bought Max a deli slicer (02:08:36-02:18:42).
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