Completely Conspicuous

Part 2 of my conversation with guest James Gralian about the post-lockout NHL. I've also got the Bonehead of the Week and music from The Hush Now, Guided By Voices, Iceage and Game Theory. Show notes: - Recorded via Skype - NHL surprises this season include talented teams struggling: Detroit, Philly, Nashville, Tampa - Philadelphia's long stretch of bad goaltending - Gotta love Ilya Bryzgalov - Toronto-Detroit will be in Winter Classic next year - Chicago's been the best team in the league by far - The long, strange journey of Ray Emery - Jay: Making the case for the Leafs - Pittsburgh messes with success, keeps winning - Realignment kicks in next season - Playoff hockey is the best - James picks a team to root for when the Avs don't make it - Jay: Just happy to see Leafs in playoffs - Players rarely stay on same team for entire career - Rooting for dirty teams - NHL has come back strong from lockout - Fighting in hockey at most levels - Bonehead of the Week Music:The Hush Now - Marathon Monday Guide