We have a winner! Carolina Hurricanes are the Stanley Cup champions 2026 and they’ve did it one of the most entertaining series. We dissect the series in Galbraith Report fashion as we cast our eyes over the big moments, what it means and where that leaves us for the summer. Plus Jade finds out which Stanley Cup winner’s cousin he played with during his time in England. This edition of The Galbraith Report covers it for you: 03:50: How Bussi helped Canes over the line Andersen/Bussi 08:30: Jordan Staal - Stanley Cup warrior 13:50: Jade’s connection to cup winning royalty 15:20: Vegas woes 19:40: The Carter Hart/Aden Hill conundrum  23:21: All the love for Brind’Amour Listen and subscribe to The Galbraith Report via your favoured podcast provider. Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Substack and YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We’ve seen 16 goals in two games already and this Stanley Cup Final could very be about to go the distance. We take a look at what’s happened in the two games so far as Carolina Hurricanes head to Las Vegas with both teams locked at 1-1 in the series after an enthralling couple of games in Raleigh. Who has stood out so far?  Who is delivering the big moments?  How sore is a puck to the face and should that Vegas goal have counted? This edition of The Galbraith Report covers it for you: 00:32 - Game 1 almost goes the distance as Hertl fires VGK to victory 11:38 - Game 2 does go the distance as Jarvis fires the Canes to victory 25:52 - The Man-ny of the hour as Canucks announce new coach in Malhotra 27:56 - Jon Cooper, Jack Adams and the presentation that made us all smile. --- Listen and subscribe to The Galbraith Report via your favoured podcast provider. 👀 Substack: https://bit.ly/49qfmrg 🎧 Spotify: https://bit.ly/4uiO7Xp 🍎 Apple: https://bit.ly/49pIFdg 💻 YouTube: https://bit.ly/4n1Lu9Y --- SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook: Search for The Galbraith Report X: @GalbraithReport The Galbraith Report is part of CWA Ice Hockey, where you can follow on Facebook, X, Instagram and Threads @CWAIceHockey Also follow on Substack https://bit.ly/4tW7LrK Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Stanley Cup Final is here as Vegas Golden Knights head to Raleigh, North Carolina for the first two games in their series against Carolina Hurricanes. As well as looking back on the Conference Finals, we talk to Shawn Roarke, Director of Editorial of NHL.com to give us the view on the ground ahead of this year’s epic finale. Plus it was gold for Finland in the World Championships, woe for Switzerland, but ultimate disappointment for Canada. 01:45 - Vegas sweep past Avalanche to take final berth 13:18 - Burnt out Habs downed by rampant Hurricanes 26:54 - Shawn Roarke from NHL.com joins us from Raleigh 42:25 - Stanley Cup Final Preview 56:02 - Finland on top of the World as Swiss edged out in Worlds final again Listen and subscribe to The Galbraith Report via your favoured podcast provider. 👀 Substack: https://bit.ly/49qfmrg 🎧 Spotify: https://bit.ly/4uiO7Xp 🍎 Apple: https://bit.ly/49pIFdg 💻 YouTube: https://bit.ly/4n1Lu9Y SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook: Search for The Galbraith Report X: @GalbraithReport The Galbraith Report is part of CWA Ice Hockey, where you can follow on Facebook, X, Instagram and Threads @CWAIceHockey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Conference finals have delivered so far as the final four look to be the last two standing in competing for the Stanley Cup final. Colorado Avalanche’s promise seems to be evaporating before our eyes in the face of a rampant Vegas Golden Knights while it’s all to play for in the East between Carolina Hurricanes and Montreal Canadiens, where you can hear us say nice things about Habs goalie Jakub Dobeš. 01:00 - Avs on the brink as Knights set for cup tilt 21:30 - Battle for the East as stars shine for Habs and Canes 38:23 - Canada and Switzerland going well in the Worlds, relegation misery for GB Listen and subscribe to The Galbraith Report via your favoured podcast provider. SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook: Search for The Galbraith Report X: @GalbraithReport The Galbraith Report is part of CWA Ice Hockey, where you can follow on Facebook, X, Instagram and Threads @CWAIceHockey Also follow on Substack Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The drama of the NHL play-offs continue as Jade and Craig dissect the final games of the second round, leaving four contenders for the Stanley Cup and the Conference finals on the horizon. But who is ready to take it to the Stanley Cup Final? 01:08: Habs go the distance again 12:04: Carolina vs Montreal in the East Conference Final 18:49: Avalanche tame the Wild in 5 26:22: Golden Knights see off the Ducks/Tortorella media blackout 34:55: Colorado vs Vegas in the West Conference Final 41:11: Breaking news as Foote moved on by Canucks 45:38: Managerial merry-go-round 51:29: We love Matthew Schaefer Listen and subscribe to The Galbraith Report via your favoured podcast provider. 👀 Substack: https://bit.ly/42iJil9 🎧 Spotify: https://bit.ly/4uiO7Xp 🍎 Apple: https://bit.ly/49pIFdg 💻 YouTube: https://bit.ly/4n1Lu9Y The Galbraith Report is part of CWA Ice Hockey. Follow now on Substack and across all social media platforms @CWAIceHockey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Galbraith Report returns for a transatlantic take on the current state of the NHL play-offs, with one team ready and waiting in the Eastern Conference final and three others fighting tooth and nail to progress. The IIHF World Championships began this week in Switzerland as Jade talks Canada, Craig talks GB and throws some old names from the British squad at Jade from his time in the UK. Plus we discuss how great Matthew Schaefer is 2:16 - Avs a step closer to West final 13:38 - Ducks and Knights all square 19:24 - Canadiens find their stride against Sabres 24:50 - Canes sweep Flyers 30:24 - Matthew Schaefer 32:21 - World Championships 37:41 - Canada look for improvement  42:41 - GB and some of Jade’s old pals Listen and subscribe to The Galbraith Report via your favoured podcast provider. The Galbraith Report is part of CWA Ice Hockey. Follow now on Substack and across all social media platforms @CWAIceHockey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A shorter episode of The Galbraith Report brings you up to date with all the news around the NHL and the play-offs as the season hits a crucial stage. Colorado Avalanche and Buffalo Sabres pick up victories, all square between Vegas and Anaheim and the Toronto Maple Leafs claim the number one pick from the Draft Lottery. 1:02: Avalanche see off Wild again 6:42: Sabres hit their stride against Habs 14:36: Ducks take flight over flat Vegas 20:59: More NHL awards nominees 23:22: Leafs win Draft Lottery Listen and subscribe to The Galbraith Report via your favoured podcast provider. The Galbraith Report is part of CWA Ice Hockey. Follow now on Substack and across all social media platforms @CWAIceHockey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's a busy edition of The Galbraith Report as Jade and Craig look back at all the NHL Play-off action as Round 1 ended and Round 2 began. Montreal Canadiens needed Game 7 to finish off Tampa Bay Lightning, setting up a mouth-watering tie with Buffalo Sabres. Vegas Golden Knights are picking up momentum as they entered a Round 2 series with Anaheim Ducks, while there was no shortage of goals in Game 1 between Colorado Avalanche and Minnesota Wild. Plus, are Carolina Hurricanes set to sweep Philadelphia Flyers away? There's change at Toronto Maple Leafs which could have far reaching consequences and we pay tribute to Tampa Bay captain Victor Hedman. 01:23 - Canadiens see off Bolts in 7 09:28 - Sabres see off Bruins 16:28 - High rollin’ Vegas 23:01 - An Wild Avalanche of goals 29:34 - Canes two up on Flyers 40:16 - More NHL awards announcements 42:45 - Draft Lottery 45:53 - Change at Toronto - is Matthews heading for the exit? 55:26 - Victor Hedman statement The Galbraith Report is part of CWA Ice Hockey. Follow now on Substack and across all social media platforms @CWAIceHockey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jade and Craig return to cast their transatlantic eye over the NHL play-offs as the first round comes to a dramatic inclusion. Minnesota went Wild to clinch a second round spot, but did the Penguins fail because of their goalie choice? Who will come out on top between Montreal and Tampa Bay? Plus who could win in the NHL awards? Check out the latest episode: 03:00 - Utah Mammoth vs Vegas Golden Knights 13:22 - Edmonton Oilers vs Anaheim Ducks 24:48 - Minnesota Wild vs Dallas Stars 30:39 - Philadelphia Flyers vs Pittsburgh Penguins 39:09 - Boston Bruins vs Buffalo Sabres 45:50 - Montreal Canadiens vs Tampa Bay Lightning 51:38 - NHL Awards 59:53 - Jade’s playoff highlight * Please note - this episode was recorded on Friday 1 May, prior to that night's games Subscribe to The Galbraith Report on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube or any other podcast platform This podcast is produced by CWA Ice Hockey - follow now on Substack https://bit.ly/CWAIceHockey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jade and Craig look back on the NHL play-offs from over the weekend which saw Colorado Avalanche and Carolina Hurricanes sweep their respective series, Pittsburgh Penguins remember they are in the play-offs and is a bleak ending to the season on the cards for Boston Bruins? Jade pays tribute to LA Kings captain Anze Kopitar and will the Montreal Canadiens and Tampa Bay Lightning go the distance in their epic round one series? START: Hello 02:51: Montreal Canadiens vs Tampa Bay Lightning 09:08: Boston Bruins vs Buffalo Sabres 15:14: Carolina Hurricanes vs Ottawa Senators 24:04: Pittsburgh Penguins vs Philadelphia Flyers 32:28: Colorado Avalanche vs LA Kings 38:54: Minnesota Wild vs Dallas Stars 46:00: Anaheim Ducks vs Edmonton Oilers 52:37: Utah Mammoth vs Vegas Golden Knights 59:11: Water your Lawn - why mental health matters Thank you for listening and please subscribe for more from The Galbraith Report Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices