Playoff Podcast: Scott Hannan; Joe Thornton media scrum

Having made his National Hockey League debut with a Darryl Sutter-coached team in 1998-99, Scott Hannan has played 15 seasons in the National Hockey League, establishing himself as a stalwart, stay-at-home defender with a penchant for shot blocking. He joined LA Kings Insider following San Jose’s morning skate to discuss traits held by Sutter-coached teams, the Sharks’ tendency to get off to good starts at home, and ways to defend Anze Kopitar.

BONUS AUDIO. Joe Thornton spoke with the media this morning and answered questions about San Jose’s forward alignment and facing Los Angeles in the first round of the playoffs.

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