# Western Conference Finals, Adam Foote Fired, and Cassidy Controversy ft. Brian Burke & Colby Cohen

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Podcast: [The Sheet with Jeff Marek](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-sheet-with-jeff-marek-7085727)
Published: 2026-05-20T19:48:20+00:00
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Today's episode of The Sheet with Jeff Marek features Brian Burke joining the show to break down the latest movement and drama surrounding the NHL coaching landscape. The guys dig into the Vancouver Canucks' decision to move on from Adam Foote, discuss where Manny Malhotra could potentially land, and react to the growing Bruce Cassidy controversy, including the statement released by the coaches association and what it could mean around the league. They also shift gears to the playoffs, looking back at the Buffalo Sabres and Montreal Canadiens series, what ultimately decided the matchup, and what storylines carry over into the Conference Finals. Later, Colby Cohen joins the show to continue the playoff conversation and tee up the latest around the Stanley Cup Playoffs, including the start of the Western Conference Final tonight and the impact of Colorado potentially being without Cale Makar as the star defenseman remains day to day. Coaching shakeups, playoff drama, controversy, and Conference Final previews all on today's edition of The Sheet with Jeff Marek. #TheSheet #JeffMarek #NHL #StanleyCupPlayoffs #BrianBurke #ColbyCohen #Sabres #Canadiens #Avalanche #CaleMakar #BruceCassidy #VancouverCanucks #Hockey SHOUTOUT TO OUR SPONSORS!! 👍🏼 Fan Duel: https://www.fanduel.com/ 👍🏼 Ninja: https://www.sharkninja.ca/ninja-crispi-pro-6-in-1-countertop-glass-air-fryer-rose-quartz/AS101CRS.html?utm_source=Meta&utm_medium=Paid+Social&utm_campaign=H1NinjaCrispi&utm_content=NinjaEN&dwvar_AS101CRS_color=cdb9b8 Reach out to sales@thenationnetwork.com to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! If you liked this, check out: 🚨 OTT - Coming in Hot Sens | https://www.youtube.com/c/thewallyandmethotshow 🚨 TOR - LeafsNation | https://www.youtub…

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