This episode of Hockey Mountain High reviews the NHL Awards show. Specifically, how the actual show looked on TV as well as reactions to Cale Makar winning the Calder and Nathan MacKinnon finishing empty-handed. Hosts JJ Jerez and Aarif Deen then give their two cents on the voting process and the power of the Professional Hockey Writers’ Association. The guys then discuss an article from ESPN on life inside the NHL bubble.
Hockey Mountain High Podcast: The Power of the PHWA
Aug 22, 2020; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon (29) celebrates with teammates Gabriel Landeskog (92) and Cale Makar (8) after scoring a goal against the Dallas Stars during the first period in game one of the second round of the 2020 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Rogers Place. Mandatory Credit: Perry Nelson-USA TODAY Sports