What's next for the Sharks? Why the Blues story are so amazing. The biggest battle of the Stanley Cup Final. And the Oilers, John Davidson, and off-season rules changes. All of that, plus Scott Morrison on the 30th anniversary of the Calgary Flames' 1989 Cup win and #Ask31.

You can find Scott Morrison's Big Read on the 1989 Flames here: www.sportsnet.ca/flames89

31 Thoughts: The Podcast is presented by the GMC Sierra Denali, complete with the World's-First Six-function Multi-Pro Tailgate. GMC- we are professional grade. www.gmccanada.ca.

Music Outro: Business of Dreams - Keep The Blues Away

Check out their latest album "Ripe For Anarchy" here: https://businessofdreams.bandcamp.com

This episode is produced and sound engineered by Shoaib Alli, and hosted by Jeff Marek and Elliotte Friedman.

Audio Credits: CBC, Sportsnet, KMOX, Calgary Flames.

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

The Sabres' new head coach has spent more time with a big-time soccer club than he has with a big-time hockey club. But Ralph Krueger is less of a risk than many might think. Jeff and Elliotte discuss Buffalo's hire, the final four in both the NHL and the AHL, offer updates on Ottawa and Seattle, and debut a new game. All of that plus #Ask31.

31 Thoughts: The Podcast is presented by the GMC Sierra Denali, complete with the World's-First Six-function Multi-Pro Tailgate. GMC -- we are professional grade. www.gmccanada.ca.

Music Outro: Mounties - Flags of Convenience

Check out their latest album "Heavy Meta" here: http://mountiesband.com/

This episode was produced and sound engineered by Amil Delic, and hosted by Jeff Marek and Elliotte Friedman.

Audio Credits: Buffalo Sabres, NBC Sports, NHL Network and Sportsnet.

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Jeff and Elliotte discuss Ken Holland's hiring: Why he wanted to get back into the game, his contract, the Oilers' goaltending and whether they can contend for the playoffs next season.

They also off their thoughts on Colorado's season, Ben Bishop's phenomenal playoffs, some off-season trade targets, why Carolina will be a tough out and more. All of that plus #Ask31.

31 Thoughts: The Podcast is presented by the GMC Sierra Denali, complete with the World's-First Six-function Multi-Pro Tailgate. GMC - we are professional grade. www.gmccanada.ca.

Music Outro: Close Talker - Half Past Nine

Catch Close Talker on tour this summer and find more of their music here: http://closetalker.ca/

This episode was produced and sound engineered by Amil Delic, and hosted by Jeff Marek and Elliotte Friedman.

Audio Credits: Altitude Sports and Entertainment, Colorado Avalanche, Edmonton Oilers, KMOX 1120 AM, NBC (Jeopardy!), NHL Network, Sportsnet.

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.