On a brand new Monday episode of The Athletic Hockey Show, Julian is joined by guest cohost Mark Lazerus to discuss tonight’s NHL Draft Lottery, and run a couple of simulations of the lottery on Tankathon, which teams “deserve” to win the Connor Bedard sweepstakes, the New York Rangers and Gerard Gallant mutually agreeing to part ways, potential candidates to replace Gallant, with Joel Quenneville reportedly not in the mix, the Florida Panthers jumping out to a 3-0 series lead over the Toronto Maple Leafs, Leon Draisaitl staking his claim as the best player in the world right now, Jake Oettinger as the only true No. 1 goalie left in the playoffs, Cale Makar surprisingly nominated for the Norris Trophy, and the guys wrap up the show by handing out this week’s Conn Smythe Winner of the Week award.

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