In this episode of the 4th Liners Podcast, Bryce and Jake dive into the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoff matchups — and it’s finally here! The postseason couldn’t have come soon enough.

We break down the surprises, the disappointments, and the expected contenders heading into the playoffs. Which NHL teams shockingly missed the cut? Who lived up to the hype? And which underdogs came heartbreakingly close?

We also take a closer look at the dramatic downfalls of the Vancouver Canucks and New York Rangers this season — what went wrong, and where do they go from here?

Tune in for playoff predictions, team breakdowns, and plenty of hockey talk!

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SPOTIFY POLLS: WHO IS YOUR 2025 STANLEY CUP CHAMP FAVOURITE?

OPTION 1: WINNIPEG JETS | OPTION 2: COLORADO AVALANCHE | OPTION 3: TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS | OPTION 4: WASHINGTON CAPITALS

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In this episode of the 4th Liners Podcast, Bryce and Jake break down the incredible NHL 4 Nations Face-Off Tournament, where Team Canada emerged victorious after an intense battle—both on and off the ice—against Team USA. They discuss how global events fueled the players' intensity, making every shift electrifying. Plus, they dive into the shocking controversy surrounding Wayne Gretzky that has Canadians feeling betrayed. As the Stanley Cup Playoffs approach, Bryce and Jake also examine how teams are exploiting the LTIR loophole, drawing unsettling comparisons to the NBA.

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SPOTIFY POLLS: WHAT SHOULD THE NHL DO ABOUT THE LTIR CAP LOOP-HOLE ?

OPTION 1: ADD RESTRICTIONS | OPTION 2: LIMIT THEM TO CERTAIN AMOUNT | OPTION 3: SCRAP IT! | OPTION 4: LEAVE IT HOW IT IS

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In this episode of the 4th Liners Podcast, Bryce and Jake dive into all the blockbuster NHL trades leading up to the trade deadline, including major names like Mikko Rantanen, J.T. Miller, Morgan Frost, and Joel Farabee. With even more trades expected before the official deadline, there's plenty of excitement to unpack. We also discuss the unprecedented rise in the salary cap this year, and what this could mean for players' contracts, with teams potentially offering bigger and more lucrative deals.

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SPOTIFY POLLS: WHAT WILL THE CANES RE-SIGN MIKKO RANTANEN FOR IF THEY CAN NEXT SEASON ?

OPTION 1: $15 MILLION | OPTION 2: $17 MILLION | OPTION 3: $19 MILLION | OPTION 4: $20 MILLION

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