# Stanley Cup Finals Preview, Malkin Returns & MLB Salary Cap Debate

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Podcast: [The Larry & Big Man Show](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-larry-big-man-show-7325413)
Published: 2026-06-02T10:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/larryandthebigman/episodes/Stanley-Cup-Finals-Preview--Malkin-Returns--MLB-Salary-Cap-Debate-e3k7488
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A new edition of The Larry & Big Man Show with Larry and Jay, joined by Dave from New York and Pierre McGuire fresh off his trip covering international hockey. The guys start with a heartfelt conversation on the passing of Claude Lemieux, his impact on the game, and the importance of mental health awareness. They also break down Sasha Barkov’s incredible run with Finland, his connection to Sidney Crosby in hockey history, and what it means heading into the Stanley Cup Finals. Plus, the crew reacts to Evgeni Malkin returning to the Pittsburgh Penguins for another season, debates the Pirates’ rotation decisions with Jared Jones coming back, and dives into the MLB salary cap proposal and what it could mean for small-market teams like Pittsburgh. Pierre McGuire joins later in the episode to discuss Finland’s World Championship win, Canada’s disappointing finish, Carolina’s Stanley Cup chances, and why player development could be the key difference in the playoffs. Sponsored by Henderson Brothers, Rohrich Automotive, and Zerorez Pittsburgh. Produced by 1TEAM Media.

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