# S2 Ep55: Dave Hodge on the Playoffs, the Leafs & What He’s Seeing Around the NHL

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Podcast: [100% Hockey](https://stenobird.com/podcast/100-hockey-7153125)
Published: 2026-04-20T18:33:39+00:00
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Duration seconds: 4168

## Resource

Dave Hodge joins John Shannon and Daren Millard on 100% Hockey to share his thoughts on the Stanley Cup playoffs and the biggest storylines around the league. Hodge weighs in on multiple playoff series, breaking down team performances, coaching decisions, and what stands out as the postseason unfolds. The conversation covers: • Key playoff matchups, including Buffalo, Minnesota and Montreal • Minnesota’s depth and strong play • Buffalo’s speed and comeback performance • Coaching decisions and playoff intensity • Brady Tkachuk’s early-game fight and its impact • The Toronto Maple Leafs’ organizational structure and future • The difference between playoff and regular season hockey • Stories from Hodge’s career, including lessons from Hockey Night in Canada A wide-ranging conversation with one of hockey broadcasting’s most recognizable voices, offering perspective on both today’s game and the evolution of coverage around it.

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