{"id":27283,"date":"2018-04-17T23:25:49","date_gmt":"2018-04-18T03:25:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/?p=27283"},"modified":"2021-12-27T01:35:05","modified_gmt":"2021-12-27T06:35:05","slug":"the-4th-line-hockey-podcast-180-round-1-of-playoffs-coaching-changes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2018\/04\/17\/the-4th-line-hockey-podcast-180-round-1-of-playoffs-coaching-changes\/","title":{"rendered":"The 4th Line Hockey Podcast #180 &#8211; Round 1 of Playoffs and NHL Coaching Changes"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>Last Word on Hockey presents\u00a0The 4th Line Hockey Podcast #180. Coming from Calgary, AB, Carl and Joel provide their own unique and fun view of hockey. Every week the guys share their thoughts on the news of the week, have a variety of guests from the world of hockey as well as spending some time in segments like The Elimination Station, Joel\u2019s Counselling Couch, The Rant Shack, and The Hot Seat.<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>Round 1 of The Stanley Cup Playoffs, NHL Coaching Changes<\/h3>\n<p>One week into the Stanley Cup playoffs Joel sees the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonhockey.com\/nhl-teams\/penguins\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Pittsburgh Penguins<\/a>, including Hot Dog and Philip.<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonhockey.com\/nhl-teams\/maple-leafs\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Toronto Maple Leafs<\/a> managed to get a win in game 3 over the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonhockey.com\/nhl-teams\/bruins\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Boston Bruins<\/a>. Is that enough to give Joel hope? After<strong> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/k\/kadrina01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Nazem Kadri<\/a><\/strong>&#8216;s 3 game suspension, is it too much when compared to other punishment handed out? What would have been fair?<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/s\/schneco01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Cory Schneider<\/a><\/strong> and\u00a0<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/h\/holtbbr01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Braden Holtby<\/a> <\/strong>have taken back the nets for the<a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonhockey.com\/nhl-teams\/devils\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> New Jersey Devils<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonhockey.com\/nhl-teams\/capitals\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Washington Capitals<\/a>. Is it too little too late? Do teams struggle to play well in front of the bonafide #1 starter?<\/p>\n<p>If <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/k\/kesseph01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Phil Kessel<\/a> <\/strong>were to read slam poetry, what would it be about?<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/6493124\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/autoplay\/no\/autonext\/no\/thumbnail\/yes\/preload\/no\/no_addthis\/no\/direction\/backward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/ea0404\/\" width=\"100%\" height=\"90\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonhockey.com\/nhl-teams\/avalanche\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Colorado Avalanche<\/a> chased <a href=\"http:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/r\/rinnepe01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Pekka Rinne<\/strong><\/a> in game number 3. Is there any chance that he&#8217;ll continue to struggle?<\/p>\n<p>Linemen and referees are under intense scrutiny in the playoffs, but have they been extra horrible this postseason?<\/p>\n<p>Three teams are already looking for new coaches next season, with<strong> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/v\/vigneal01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Alain Vigneault<\/a><\/strong>, Ken Hitchcock, and Glen Gulutzan leaving the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonhockey.com\/nhl-teams\/rangers\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">New York Rangers<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonhockey.com\/nhl-teams\/stars\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Dallas Stars<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonhockey.com\/nhl-teams\/flames\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Calgary Flames<\/a> respectively. Who should be their replacements and where will they end up?<\/p>\n<p>The Vezina candidates are announced. Are they right?<\/p>\n<p>Lastly, there is a Hi Sticking update, with hundreds of points being handed out so far!<\/p>\n<p><em>Who are Carl and Joel? Carl comes from\u00a0Calgary, AB. His facial hair of choice is a mustache. His team of choice is the Colorado Avalanche and his smoked meat of choice is brisket.\u00a0Joel\u00a0comes from Calgary, AB. His facial hair of choice is a beard. His team of choice is the Toronto Maple Leafs and his smoked meat of choice is ribs.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>GLENDALE, AZ &#8211; DECEMBER 29: Head coach Alain Vigneault of the New York Rangers watches from the bench during the third period of the NHL game against the Arizona Coyotes at Gila River Arena on December 29, 2016, in Glendale, Arizona. The Rangers defeated the Coyotes 6-3. 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