The pressure is rising in the Western Conference.
The LA Kings have fired Jim Hiller — what does this mean for their playoff hopes, and where do they go from here? Can they still find a way into the postseason?
Meanwhile, the Vegas Golden Knights are in a concerning slide. They haven’t beaten a playoff team since November. Is their grip on the Pacific Division slipping?
We also break down:
• Whether Florida’s recent play signals deeper issues
• What Minnesota’s Schmidt trade could really mean
• How Dallas could use Tyler Seguin’s LTIR flexibility
• Adjusting back to NHL pace after the Olympic break
• The latest trade rumors heading into deadline week
With the NHL Trade Deadline approaching fast, contenders are starting to feel the heat.
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0:00 – Trade Deadline Week Begins
0:40 – Kings Fire Jim Hiller
3:32 – Can the Kings Still Make the Playoffs?
7:25 – Vegas Struggling at the Worst Time
12:50 – Vegas Aging Roster Concerns
15:00 – Playoff Losses & Mental Pressure
18:32 – Is Berube Quiet Quitting?
19:24 – Panthers Trending Down
23:11 – What’s Behind the Schmidt Trade?
26:17 – Seguin to LTIR & Dallas’ Next Move
34:25 – Buyers vs Sellers at the Deadline
41:21 – Celebrini’s Scoring Pace
45:28 – Which Teams Are Legit Buyers?
47:02 – Sabres Deadline Strategy
49:16 – Canadiens & Oilers Trade Outlook
50:41 – Bruins Targeting Conor Garland?
51:52 – Canucks Trade Plans
54:52 – Ducks a Team to Watch
54:58 – Rangers Rebuild Accelerating
58:07 – Bold Trade Predictions
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26:46 that’s the complete opposite of what Jim Nill just said. lol their biggest priority is signing Robertson in the offseason which is why they specifically want rentals. Jeff talks out of his ass a lot.
Im a NJ And VgK fan they need to make a trade together Jonas and Mercer to Vegas
Oilers are in NO BETTER position than LAK. Not a tiny bit, they are pretty much in the same position as far as points. On top of that, they do have a goalie, Oilers don't. So, I would not be so convinced that the Oilers are IN and LAK are OUT.
Thomas is going to cost a minimum of 2 high end prospects, likely 3. Shane Wright is not that
The stats mean nothing about Vegas because we’re still in top 3 in the Pacific.
and obviously we won’t get to the third round of the playoffs with THIS Bruce Cassidy.
He’s awful this season.
Marner at Center ???
Yes 2 centers injured but Marner at center is not the solution.
They are better center than Marner in HENDERSON.
They still trust Hill the worst goalie in the playoffs last year and the worst goalie this season
@16:00 the Canucks are not the same after the playoff against the Oilers too!
I find it odd how these two didn't mention all the injuries vegas had this season. You're not going to win many games without starting goalie, 1D, best shutdown center, and injured core players in and out of the lineup constantly. And they're still missing 3 key players plus mark stone. And btw, the knights aren't even the top 3 oldest teams in the league. The Panthers are older than vegas and the avs are younger by a .01 yrs old. I don't think age has anything to do with it. Injuries, too many new players still adjusting to new coach/system, not starting on time are the problem.