The Adam Gold Show

Who likes to mix it up on the Panthers team, where the Canes may need to keep in mind? What does EJ make of Florida’s ability to play ANY type of game, from what we’ve seen over the playoffs and year? Does EJ believe the layoff will hamper either team? Do we have to teach people about hockey in the South?

The gap between these two divisions is so wide, they really need to get closer together. Florida State is different when they’re good vs bad, so is it fair to say they’re purely performance based? How many of the “magnificent 7” would find soft landings, in Brett’s opinion?

What would the start date be, if it did pass this month? What’s been added back to it? And are there any restrictions in the bill, when it comes to what people could bet on? Where would there be limitations? What would PNC, and other sporting venues, look like with the addition to the gambling bill passing?

Which Staal brother will impact this series? Who is Jordan going after in this series? Cory had some opinions about the Canes PK, so how does he feel about it now? Are any of the guys concerned about Teuvo and his shot, since he’ll be back on the ice tonight? Which line, or matchup, does Ryan think this will be key for the Canes success? So, Canes in how many…? What Is this series goi...

“All questions lead back to the Grant of Rights” What does Chip think needs to happen? What does he think WILL happen? What does  about the “magnificent 7”? Are we ever going to bridge the gap?

How important is momentum in the NHL playoffs? The Florida Panthers should be coming into PNC Arena confident, so will that be an issue for the Carolina Hurricanes? What’s definitely not going to happen with this team, in the case that the Panthers win this series? What does Eddie feel tips the scale in this series?

What does Jordan think about all of the build talk with Bryce Young? What about the next class? Who does he see coming out of the 2024 draft that has a lot of promise? What about Caleb Williams? Drake Maye? What’s been the biggest area of improvement for Drake Maye? Who’s the best player in this upcoming draft? And what curve ball did Adam throw to Jordan about who fits THIS bill?

Is Rory in a good headspace right now? What doesn’t he see happening this weekend for Rory? Who’s Jason taking in THIS category? What list of guys does Jason give that we should be keeping an eye on this weekend?

-I LOVED the movie the Magnificent Seven, but this??  -As it’s been floated, FSU, Clemson, Miami, UNC, NC State, UVA and Va Tech are exploring a breakaway from the ACC, which would effectively dissolve the league. -Just exactly how many of those schools bring enough value to the SEC or B1G to convince them to offer a soft landing?   -We get hyper focused on things like “...

Florida State has suggested a more uneven distribution of revenue. We’re not even bridging the gap though, right? What will be used to reward men’s basketball? Just exactly how many of those schools bring enough value to the SEC or B1G to convince them to offer a soft landing? What the league needs is some forward thinking to tap into more revenue streams – AND to be be...

Both teams can use “nobody gave us a chances”, so how does Scott see this series going with two similar teams? There are a lot of ties for the players, and even the Canes coach, so how might that impact this series? What does Scott believe Rod’s message probably is to the team? Where does Scott think Florida might be vulnerable against the Canes? Does Scott think the Panthers can...

What analogy does Jay use to define LeBron? Playoff Jimmy vs Jayson Tatum has been exciting to watch. However, who does Jay trust more as a basketball player in the playoffs? What would make Jay stay on the Miami Heat bandwagon, if THIS happens? Carolina Hurricanes vs the Florida Panthers: who does Jay have?

Is everyone on cloud 9 in Charlotte because of Bryce Young, even though we haven’t even started preseason yet? How has Anish responded to the question about Bryce’s build and whether that will be an issue this season? What does Bryce say to people who bring that topic up? Which game is Anish heading to for lacrosse this weekend?

How will this newly opened gambling facility in VA impact NC? Do we know anything about what the state budget might look like? Does this budget include casinos? Sports books and casinos aren’t always the same thing, so do we know how they might be approached here? What’s Brian’s understanding of sports book gambling?

Does this say more about Ja or the people he’s around? What kind of consequences should Ja face after repeating the same mistake he made a MONTH ago? How does he interpret what Ja is doing and where can he go from here?

What was his impression of the Canes in Game 5? Teuvo is out of the yellow jersey, so it may be a possibility we see him back on the ice in this next series. What does John think Teuvo brings to the table that the Canes could use?

Has LIV ruined the PGA tour? Was this guy dooped? What did these people KNOW, because they’ve signed this contract years prior, but simultaneously competed with a disruptive tour? Is DJ a favorite this weekend?

When they say Bryce Young did all of the “little things” right, what do they mean? How did he interact with the teammates, coaches, fans, etc.? How did his footwork, passes, play reading, etc. look? Did the Panthers identify Bryce Young before they let on? There were other rookies at this camp, so did any of them stand out?

Who’s not a foundational player, that should be? Or does Brenden not agree with that statement? How does he see the rest of the playoffs playing out? 

Did Dana imagine the UFC would've taken off and last this long? How does he compare the UFC to other sports like boxing? What went in to getting the UFC where it is today? 

What did the Canes do last night that helped them be successful? How’d the Devils look? Who do they feel were the difference makers last night? What do the Canes need to KEEP doing in this next series? Who do the guys hope the Canes see in the next round? What are the guys going to do with all of this time off?

Do you enjoy it more as a coach than you did as a player? Did the Canes show what it’s like to play as a team and work together, even with major key players out? How does he get the guys to be this way? How long does it take new guys coming in to get acclimated to the team and the culture? How good is Slavin, in Rod’s eyes? How did Rod grade Skylar on the siren sounding??

How big is the confidence that the team is carrying? How did Slavin not get a star last night? Who would Luke prefer to play, Dallas or Toronto?

Steve Politi, sports columnist for The Star-Ledger and NJ.com joins Adam to preview Game 5 from the New Jersey Devils’ perspective against the Carolina Hurricanes. He shares which players need to shine and which players need to provide more goals for the Devils. He also discusses the current goaltender situation and where they stand on who they should start in the net tonight. 

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